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Highlights
- An inspirational short novel for young readers about the power of writing by Newbery Medal-winning author Patricia MacLachlan.Every school day feels the same for fourth graders Lucy and Henry and Evie and Russell and May.
- Iowa Children's Choice (ICCA) Award 2012 4th Winner, Volunteer State Book Awards (Intermediate) 2012 4th Winner
- 6-10 Years
- 8.17" x 5.63" Hardcover
- 128 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, School & Education
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About the Book
Sure to inspire new generations of writers and readers, this contemporary novel from a beloved author and Newbery Medalist celebrates the power of words and language, stories and poetry.Book Synopsis
An inspirational short novel for young readers about the power of writing by Newbery Medal-winning author Patricia MacLachlan.
Every school day feels the same for fourth graders Lucy and Henry and Evie and Russell and May. Then Ms. Mirabel comes to their class--bringing magical words and a whole new way of seeing and understanding.
From beloved author Patricia MacLachlan comes an honest, inspiring story about what is real and what is unreal, and about the ways that writing can change our lives and connect us to our own stories--word after word after word.
From the Back Cover
Every school day feels the same for fourth graders Lucy and Henry and Evie and Russell and May. Then Ms. Mirabel comes to their class--bringing magical words and a whole new way of seeing and understanding.
From beloved author Patricia MacLachlan comes an honest, inspiring story about what is real and what is unreal, and about the ways that writing can change our lives and connect us to our own stories--word after word after word.