Summary
"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 differe…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780316011709 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0316011703 |
| Author: | Tony Abbott |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Young Readers |
| Imprint: | Little, Brown Young Readers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 149 |
| Release Date: | 11 October 2007 |
| Weight: | 132g |
| Dimensions: | 11mm x 140mm x 194mm |
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Critics Review
“A touching story of friendship that is easy to read yet hard to forget.” –School Library Journal “In this poignant story, readers will recognize that even by doing small acts of kindness, people stand to gain more than they lose.” –Booklist * “This isn’t the usual book about adjustment to differences; instead, Abbot brilliantly explores the kids’ struggle to manage this intrusion of abnormality into their lives…. An understanding yet thought-provoking novel.” –The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, starred review Praise for Firegirl * “Tom’s connection to Jessica changes his perspective on himself, his peers and friendship, and underscores the reward of reaching out to another…. This novel maybe be brief, but it leaves a big impact.”–Publishers Weekly, starred review
About The Author
Tony Abbott
Tony Abbott is the author of more than 35 books for young readers. He has been a bookseller and a librarian and currently lives in Connecticut with his wife and 2 daughters.
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