| Vilonia Beebe Takes Charge Contributor(s): Gray, Kristin L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1481458426 ISBN-13: 9781481458429 Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Depression & Mental Illness - Juvenile Fiction | Family - Parents - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2016010814 |
| Lexile Measure: 650 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.7" W x 8.3" (0.66 lbs) 208 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Family |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 189933 Reading Level: 4.3 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 6.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "A heartfelt read filled with nuanced characters; recommended for those seeking a fast-paced adventure with a very human story." --School Library Journal "A humorous, poignant, realistic debut story." --Kirkus Reviews Vilonia is determined to prove she's responsible enough to care for a dog in this "sensitive and uplifting coming-of-age" (Publishers Weekly) novel. Being responsible is NOT easy. Fourth grader Vilonia hasn't lost her rain coat in the three weeks she's had it and she's brushed her teeth every night and she's volunteered to be the Friday Library Helper. But all that hard work is worth it if it means she can get a dog. Besides, this dog isn't just because Vilonia has wanted one for pretty much ever. It's also to help Mama, who's been lost in one, big sadness fog for forty-three days--ever since Nana died. But Vilonia read that pets can help with sadness. Now all she has to do is keep the library goldfish alive over spring break, stop bringing stray animals home, and help Mama not get fired from her job. And she's got to do all of it before the Catfish Festival. Easy as pie, right? Tremendous voice, humor, and heart make this debut novel utterly lovable. |
Contributor Bio(s): Gray, Kristin L.: - Kristin L. Gray is the author of Vilonia Beebe Takes Charge (which Publishers Weekly called a "sensitive and uplifting coming-of-age journey") and The Amelia Six. Kristin loves to read, walk her dogs, and eat cake for breakfast. Her fourth-grade self would never believe she has five children, two dogs, one fish, a bearded dragon, and a shy gecko. She lives in northwest Arkansas. To learn more about Kristin, or to send her a cake, visit her online at KristinLGray.com. |