"This novel may be brief, but it leaves a big impact."
-Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Tom's a normal seventh-grader, negotiating a slightly prickly stage in his long friendship with Jeff...The arrival of new girl Jessica Feeney, however, changes everything; Jessica, who is attending a local hospital for treatment, has been badly burned by a fire, and her terrible disfigurement shocks the class into confusion. This isn't the usual book about adjustment to difference; instead, Abbott brilliantly explores the kids' struggle to manage the intrusion of abnormality in their lives...this is a thoughtful exploration of a brief interlude's lasting impact."
-The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
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Book Description:
* It's a beautiful story, a sad story, brilliantly written, a story you'll never forget
About the Author:
Tony Abbott is the author of over 60 books for young readers, including the Droon series, which has sold over 4.5 million books to date, and the Golden Kite winner Firegirl. He has been abookseller and a librarian and currently lives in Connecticut with his wife and two daughters.
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- PublisherTurtleback Books
- Publication date2007
- ISBN 10 0756981778
- ISBN 13 9780756981778
- BindingLibrary Binding
- Number of pages149
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