Author: Barry Jonsberg
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452139660
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Candice Phee isn't a typical twelve-year-old girl. She has more than her fair share of quirks, but she also has the very best of intentions and an unwavering determination to make sure everyone around her is happy—which is no easy feat when dealing with a pet fish with an identity crisis, a friend who believes he came from another dimension, an age-old family feud, and a sick mom. But she is on a mission. Her methods might be unique, but Candice will do whatever it takes to restore order to her world and make sure everyone is absolutely, categorically happy again.
The Categorical Universe of Candice Phee
Author: Barry Jonsberg
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452139660
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Candice Phee isn't a typical twelve-year-old girl. She has more than her fair share of quirks, but she also has the very best of intentions and an unwavering determination to make sure everyone around her is happy—which is no easy feat when dealing with a pet fish with an identity crisis, a friend who believes he came from another dimension, an age-old family feud, and a sick mom. But she is on a mission. Her methods might be unique, but Candice will do whatever it takes to restore order to her world and make sure everyone is absolutely, categorically happy again.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452139660
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Candice Phee isn't a typical twelve-year-old girl. She has more than her fair share of quirks, but she also has the very best of intentions and an unwavering determination to make sure everyone around her is happy—which is no easy feat when dealing with a pet fish with an identity crisis, a friend who believes he came from another dimension, an age-old family feud, and a sick mom. But she is on a mission. Her methods might be unique, but Candice will do whatever it takes to restore order to her world and make sure everyone is absolutely, categorically happy again.
The Categorical Universe of Candice Phee (Sneak Preview)
Author: Barry Jonsberg
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452144273
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Want a sneak peek? Download this free sample of The Categorical Universe of Candice Phee by Barry Jonsberg. Candice Phee isn't a typical twelve-year-old girl. She has more than her fair share of quirks, but she also has the very best of intentions and an unwavering determination to make sure everyone around her is happy—which is no easy feat when dealing with a pet fish with an identity crisis, a friend who believes he came from another dimension, an age-old family feud, and a sick mom. But she is on a mission. Her methods might be unique, but Candice will do whatever it takes to restore order to her world and make sure everyone is absolutely, categorically happy again.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452144273
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Want a sneak peek? Download this free sample of The Categorical Universe of Candice Phee by Barry Jonsberg. Candice Phee isn't a typical twelve-year-old girl. She has more than her fair share of quirks, but she also has the very best of intentions and an unwavering determination to make sure everyone around her is happy—which is no easy feat when dealing with a pet fish with an identity crisis, a friend who believes he came from another dimension, an age-old family feud, and a sick mom. But she is on a mission. Her methods might be unique, but Candice will do whatever it takes to restore order to her world and make sure everyone is absolutely, categorically happy again.
Middle School Is Worse Than Meatloaf
Author: Jennifer L. Holm
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing/Atheneum
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
The first year of middle school can be exciting, or scarey, just ask Ginny.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing/Atheneum
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
The first year of middle school can be exciting, or scarey, just ask Ginny.
The Categorical Universe of Candice Phee
Author: Barry Jonsberg
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780545831260
Category : Australia
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Candice is a twelve-year-old optimist, with a literal mind, the very best of intentions, and an unwavering determination to fix all the problems of her family, friends, pets, and everyone in her life.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780545831260
Category : Australia
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Candice is a twelve-year-old optimist, with a literal mind, the very best of intentions, and an unwavering determination to fix all the problems of her family, friends, pets, and everyone in her life.
The Whole Business with Kiffo and the Pitbull
Author: Barry Jonsberg
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 9781741141122
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
After terrorizing their English teacher into leaving, Kiffo's tenth grade class finds a challenge in their new teacher.
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 9781741141122
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
After terrorizing their English teacher into leaving, Kiffo's tenth grade class finds a challenge in their new teacher.
Rhyme Schemer
Author: K.A. Holt
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452132437
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
Kevin has a bad attitude. He's the one who laughs when you trip and fall. In fact, he may have been the one who tripped you in the first place. He has a real knack for rubbing people the wrong way—and he's even figured out a secret way to do it with poems. But what happens when the tables are turned and he is the one getting picked on? Rhyme Schemer is a touching and hilarious middle-grade novel in verse about one seventh grader's journey from bully-er to bully-ee, as he learns about friendship, family, and the influence that words can have on people's lives. Includes bonus material! - Book Club Discussion Guide - Reading and Writing Connections
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452132437
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
Kevin has a bad attitude. He's the one who laughs when you trip and fall. In fact, he may have been the one who tripped you in the first place. He has a real knack for rubbing people the wrong way—and he's even figured out a secret way to do it with poems. But what happens when the tables are turned and he is the one getting picked on? Rhyme Schemer is a touching and hilarious middle-grade novel in verse about one seventh grader's journey from bully-er to bully-ee, as he learns about friendship, family, and the influence that words can have on people's lives. Includes bonus material! - Book Club Discussion Guide - Reading and Writing Connections
Big Dreams, Small Fish
Author: Paula Cohen
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1646141474
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Sydney Taylor Honor Book In the new country, Shirley and her family all have big dreams. Take the family store: Shirley has great ideas about how to make it more modern! Prettier! More profitable! She even thinks she can sell the one specialty no one seems to want to try: Mama’s homemade gefilte fish. But her parents think she’s too young to help. And anyway they didn’t come to America for their little girl to work. “Go play with the cat!” they urge. This doesn’t stop Shirley’s ideas, of course. And one day, when the rest of the family has to rush out leaving her in the store with sleepy Mrs. Gottlieb…Shirley seizes her chance! P R A I S E “Charming. Paula Cohen tells an all-American tale of the Yiddish diaspora.” —The Wall Street Journal “Timeless: an indomitable protagonist and the loving family who dotes on her.” —Publishers Weekly “Beautifully illustrated….Shirley is one smart child, a real asset to her striving family. She is full of innovative ideas, which are depicted by Cohen with both humor and respect.” —Jewish Book Network "An affectionate ode to family, fish, and creative problem solving." —BookPage
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1646141474
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Sydney Taylor Honor Book In the new country, Shirley and her family all have big dreams. Take the family store: Shirley has great ideas about how to make it more modern! Prettier! More profitable! She even thinks she can sell the one specialty no one seems to want to try: Mama’s homemade gefilte fish. But her parents think she’s too young to help. And anyway they didn’t come to America for their little girl to work. “Go play with the cat!” they urge. This doesn’t stop Shirley’s ideas, of course. And one day, when the rest of the family has to rush out leaving her in the store with sleepy Mrs. Gottlieb…Shirley seizes her chance! P R A I S E “Charming. Paula Cohen tells an all-American tale of the Yiddish diaspora.” —The Wall Street Journal “Timeless: an indomitable protagonist and the loving family who dotes on her.” —Publishers Weekly “Beautifully illustrated….Shirley is one smart child, a real asset to her striving family. She is full of innovative ideas, which are depicted by Cohen with both humor and respect.” —Jewish Book Network "An affectionate ode to family, fish, and creative problem solving." —BookPage
Dreamrider
Author: Barry Jonsberg
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375849467
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Michael Terny is at his seventh school in four years and he knows that whatever he does, he will be ridiculed and pushed around. Michael is the fat kid. But Michael is also a lucid dreamer–he can recognize when he is dreaming and make the dream unfold exactly as he wants. Here he is safe and completely in control. Safe that is, until he finds the dream world and real world colliding . . . and a passage between the two promises more power than he has ever imagined. With the help of an unexpected friend at his new school, Michael plans how to use his power–to reward the good and wreak vengeance on the wicked. . . . But is Michael really in control? Nothing is quite as it seems in this book, and the shocking ending will have readers furiously flipping back to begin reading again with opened eyes.
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375849467
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Michael Terny is at his seventh school in four years and he knows that whatever he does, he will be ridiculed and pushed around. Michael is the fat kid. But Michael is also a lucid dreamer–he can recognize when he is dreaming and make the dream unfold exactly as he wants. Here he is safe and completely in control. Safe that is, until he finds the dream world and real world colliding . . . and a passage between the two promises more power than he has ever imagined. With the help of an unexpected friend at his new school, Michael plans how to use his power–to reward the good and wreak vengeance on the wicked. . . . But is Michael really in control? Nothing is quite as it seems in this book, and the shocking ending will have readers furiously flipping back to begin reading again with opened eyes.
Am I Right Or Am I Right?
Author: Barry Jonsberg
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375843515
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Sixteen-year-old Calma Harrison is certain she knows what is behind the strange behavior of everyone in her life, and is convinced that she is the only one who can fix things.
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375843515
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Sixteen-year-old Calma Harrison is certain she knows what is behind the strange behavior of everyone in her life, and is convinced that she is the only one who can fix things.
The Art of Finding Nemo
Author: Mark Cotta Vaz
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452147485
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
Pixar Animation Studios, the Academy Award-winning creators of Toy Story, Toy Story 2, A Bug's Life, and Monsters, Inc., are bringing a new animated movie, Finding Nemo, to the screen this summer. This visually stunning underwater adventure follows eventful and comic journeys of two fish-a father and his son Nemo-who become separated in the Great Barrier Reef. The underwater world for the film was conceptualized and developed by the creative team of artists, illustrators, and designers at Pixar, resulting in a lush landscape rich with detail. The Art of Finding Nemo celebrates their talent, featuring concept and character sketches, storyboards, and lighting studies in a huge spectrum of media, from five-second sketches to intricate color pastels. This behind-the-scenes odyssey invites the reader into the elaborate creative process of animation films through interviews with all the key players at Pixar. There will be children's books related to Finding Nemo, but no adult titles other than this definitive volume. Revealing, insightful, and awesomely creative, The Art of Finding Nemo will delight film-goers, artists, and animation fans alike.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452147485
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
Pixar Animation Studios, the Academy Award-winning creators of Toy Story, Toy Story 2, A Bug's Life, and Monsters, Inc., are bringing a new animated movie, Finding Nemo, to the screen this summer. This visually stunning underwater adventure follows eventful and comic journeys of two fish-a father and his son Nemo-who become separated in the Great Barrier Reef. The underwater world for the film was conceptualized and developed by the creative team of artists, illustrators, and designers at Pixar, resulting in a lush landscape rich with detail. The Art of Finding Nemo celebrates their talent, featuring concept and character sketches, storyboards, and lighting studies in a huge spectrum of media, from five-second sketches to intricate color pastels. This behind-the-scenes odyssey invites the reader into the elaborate creative process of animation films through interviews with all the key players at Pixar. There will be children's books related to Finding Nemo, but no adult titles other than this definitive volume. Revealing, insightful, and awesomely creative, The Art of Finding Nemo will delight film-goers, artists, and animation fans alike.