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- ISBN
- 9780547595542
- Book Title
- Water Balloon
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Item Length
- 8.2 in
- Publication Year
- 2011
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.1 in
- Genre
- Juvenile Fiction
- Topic
- Animals / Dogs, Family / Parents, Family / Marriage & Divorce, Business, Careers, Occupations, General, Social Themes / Friendship
- Item Weight
- 15.5 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.5 in
- Number of Pages
- 320 Pages
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Marley's life is as precarious as an overfull water balloon--one false move and everything will burst. Her best friends are pulling away from her, and her parents, newly separated, have decided she should spend the summer with her dad in his new house, with a job she didn't ask for and certainly doesn't want. On the upside is a cute boy who loves dogs as much as Marley does . . . but young love has lots of opportunity for humiliation and misinterpreted signals. Luckily Marley is a girl who trusts her instincts and knows the truth when she sees it, making her an immensely appealing character and her story funny, heartfelt, and emotionally true.
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Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0547595549
ISBN-13
9780547595542
eBay Product ID (ePID)
99650632
Product Key Features
Book Title
Water Balloon
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2011
Topic
Animals / Dogs, Family / Parents, Family / Marriage & Divorce, Business, Careers, Occupations, General, Social Themes / Friendship
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
15.5 Oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Ages 9-12, Ages 4-8, Ages 2-3, under 2 Years
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"Kids struggling with the challenges of identifying what changes are necessary and paying the price for those thrust upon them will be glad to see an author who gets it." -Bulletin, starred review "An achingly honest story about love, family, friends, and non-friends. (Spoiler alert: There's also an adorable boy with sky blue eyes . . . )"-Lauren Myracle, New York Times best-selling author of ttyl and Shine "Vernick's writing is beautiful, her characters well-rounded and believable, and the coming of age situations and emotions are spot on."-Kathryn Erskine, author of the National Book Award winner Mockingbird "Tender and true, anchored by heartbreak and buoyed by love, Water Balloon is a sweet summertime celebration of the unforgettable moments that change everything. "-Cynthia Leitich Smith, New York Times bestselling-author of Tantalize, Eternal , and Blessed "A funny, poignant, beautifully written story about family, first love, and the joy and pain of girls' friendships, reminiscent of Lynne Rae Perkins' All Alone in the Universe . I was really caught up in the world Vernick created; in Marley's own words, 'it is amazingly, fantastically real.' I thoroughly enjoyed reading it!"-Joanne Rocklin, author of One Day and One Amazing Morning on Orange Street "Tweens will relate to this heartfelt story of a girl who is struggling to navigate the many changes in her life that seem to greet her at every turn."-Lisa Schroeder, author of It's Raining Cupcakes "Marley Baird is a lovely protagonist with an engaging voice, and readers will wish they could be her best friend and help her cope with all of life's uncertainty, aggravation, and heartache. They will recognize their own struggles in Marley's and cheer her on as she finds her way."-Gina Willner-Pardo, author of The Hard Kind of Promise " Water Balloon is breathtakingly luminous. From the start, readers will root for Marley, an unforgettable and authentic heroine; we *know* this girl, our heart breaks with hers, we laugh with her, and we want to be her friend for life. Vernick's lyrical and astonishingly perceptive prose tells this captivating story of friendship, love, and resilience with honesty, grace, and power. This book is the real thing-I want to hug it daily!"-Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, author of 8th Grade Superzero "Vernick makes a very auspicious fiction debut here with her breezy, briskly paced tale, well-portrayed characters, authentic relationships and keen ear for realistic dialogue. . . . preteen female readers will eat this up and learn a wise and wistful thing or two about friendships, including when and how to walk away and start new ones. . . . a harbinger of more good novels to come from this author." -Kirkus Reviews "Put this book on your "must-have" list. It won't stay on the shelves long." -School Library Journal, starred review "Vernick conveys Marley's uncertain navigation of new experiences and conflicting emotions with sincerity and keen perception." -Publishers Weekly, * "Kids struggling with the challenges of identifying what changes are necessary and paying the price for those thrust upon them will be glad to see an author who gets it." --Bulletin, starred review "An achingly honest story about love, family, friends, and non-friends. (Spoiler alert: There's also an adorable boy with sky blue eyes . . . )"--Lauren Myracle, New York Times best-selling author of ttyl and Shine "Vernick's writing is beautiful, her characters well-rounded and believable, and the coming of age situations and emotions are spot on."--Kathryn Erskine, author of the National Book Award winner Mockingbird "Tender and true, anchored by heartbreak and buoyed by love, Water Balloon is a sweet summertime celebration of the unforgettable moments that change everything. "--Cynthia Leitich Smith, New York Times bestselling-author of Tantalize, Eternal , and Blessed "A funny, poignant, beautifully written story about family, first love, and the joy and pain of girls' friendships, reminiscent of Lynne Rae Perkins' All Alone in the Universe .I was really caught up in the world Vernick created; in Marley's own words, 'it is amazingly, fantastically real.' I thoroughly enjoyed reading it!"--Joanne Rocklin, author of One Day and One Amazing Morning on Orange Street "Tweens will relate to this heartfelt story of a girl who is struggling to navigate the many changes in her life that seem to greet her at every turn."--Lisa Schroeder, author of It's Raining Cupcakes "Marley Baird is a lovely protagonist with an engaging voice, and readers will wish they could be her best friend and help her cope with all of life's uncertainty, aggravation, and heartache. They will recognize their own struggles in Marley's and cheer her on as she finds her way."--Gina Willner-Pardo, author of The Hard Kind of Promise " Water Balloon is breathtakingly luminous. From the start, readers will root for Marley, an unforgettable and authentic heroine; we *know* this girl, our heart breaks with hers, we laugh with her, and we want to be her friend for life. Vernick's lyrical and astonishingly perceptive prose tells this captivating story of friendship, love, and resilience with honesty, grace, and power. This book is the real thing--I want to hug it daily!"--Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, author of 8th Grade Superzero "Vernick makes a very auspicious fiction debut here with her breezy, briskly paced tale, well-portrayed characters, authentic relationships and keen ear for realistic dialogue. . . . preteen female readers will eat this up and learn a wise and wistful thing or two about friendships, including when and how to walk away and start new ones. . . . a harbinger of more good novels to come from this author." --Kirkus Reviews "Put this book on your "must-have" list. It won't stay on the shelves long." --School Library Journal, starred review "Vernick conveys Marley's uncertain navigation of new experiences and conflicting emotions with sincerity and keen perception." --Publishers Weekly, "Vernick's writing is beautiful, her characters well-rounded and believable, and the coming of age situations and emotions are spot on."Kathryn Erskine, author of the National Book Award winner Mockingbird "Tender and true, anchored by heartbreak and buoyed by love, Water Balloon is a sweet summertime celebration of the unforgettable moments that change everything. "Cynthia Leitich Smith, New York Times bestselling-author of Tantalize, Eternal , and Blessed "A funny, poignant, beautifully written story about family, first love, and the joy and pain of girls' friendships, reminiscent of Lynne Rae Perkins' All Alone in the Universe . I was really caught up in the world Vernick created; in Marley's own words, 'it is amazingly, fantastically real.' I thoroughly enjoyed reading it!"Joanne Rocklin, author of One Day and One Amazing Morning on Orange Street "Tweens will relate to this heartfelt story of a girl who is struggling to navigate the many changes in her life that seem to greet her at every turn."Lisa Schroeder, author of It's Raining Cupcakes "Marley Baird is a lovely protagonist with an engaging voice, and readers will wish they could be her best friend and help her cope with all of life's uncertainty, aggravation, and heartache. They will recognize their own struggles in Marley's and cheer her on as she finds her way."Gina Willner-Pardo, author of The Hard Kind of Promise " Water Balloon is breathtakingly luminous. From the start, readers will root for Marley, an unforgettable and authentic heroi≠we *know* this girl, our heart breaks with hers, we laugh with her, and we want to be her friend for life. Vernick's lyrical and astonishingly perceptive prose tells this captivating story of friendship, love, and resilience with honesty, grace, and power. This book is the real thingI want to hug it daily!"Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, author of 8th Grade Superzero, * "Kids struggling with the challenges of identifying what changes are necessary and paying the price for those thrust upon them will be glad to see an author who gets it." --Bulletin, starred review "An achingly honest story about love, family, friends, and non-friends. (Spoiler alert: There's also an adorable boy with sky blue eyes . . . )"--Lauren Myracle, New York Times best-selling author of ttyl and Shine "Vernick's writing is beautiful, her characters well-rounded and believable, and the coming of age situations and emotions are spot on."--Kathryn Erskine, author of the National Book Award winner Mockingbird "Tender and true, anchored by heartbreak and buoyed by love, Water Balloon is a sweet summertime celebration of the unforgettable moments that change everything. "--Cynthia Leitich Smith, New York Times bestselling-author of Tantalize, Eternal , and Blessed "A funny, poignant, beautifully written story about family, first love, and the joy and pain of girls' friendships, reminiscent of Lynne Rae Perkins' All Alone in the Universe . I was really caught up in the world Vernick created; in Marley's own words, 'it is amazingly, fantastically real.' I thoroughly enjoyed reading it!"--Joanne Rocklin, author of One Day and One Amazing Morning on Orange Street "Tweens will relate to this heartfelt story of a girl who is struggling to navigate the many changes in her life that seem to greet her at every turn."--Lisa Schroeder, author of It's Raining Cupcakes "Marley Baird is a lovely protagonist with an engaging voice, and readers will wish they could be her best friend and help her cope with all of life's uncertainty, aggravation, and heartache. They will recognize their own struggles in Marley's and cheer her on as she finds her way."--Gina Willner-Pardo, author of The Hard Kind of Promise " Water Balloon is breathtakingly luminous. From the start, readers will root for Marley, an unforgettable and authentic heroi≠we *know* this girl, our heart breaks with hers, we laugh with her, and we want to be her friend for life. Vernick's lyrical and astonishingly perceptive prose tells this captivating story of friendship, love, and resilience with honesty, grace, and power. This book is the real thing--I want to hug it daily!"--Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, author of 8th Grade Superzero "Vernick makes a very auspicious fiction debut here with her breezy, briskly paced tale, well-portrayed characters, authentic relationships and keen ear for realistic dialogue. . . . preteen female readers will eat this up and learn a wise and wistful thing or two about friendships, including when and how to walk away and start new ones. . . . a harbinger of more good novels to come from this author." --Kirkus Reviews "Put this book on your "must-have" list. It won't stay on the shelves long." --School Library Journal, starred review "Vernick conveys Marley's uncertain navigation of new experiences and conflicting emotions with sincerity and keen perception." --Publishers Weekly, * "Kids struggling with the challenges of identifying what changes are necessary and paying the price for those thrust upon them will be glad to see an author who gets it." -Bulletin, starred review "An achingly honest story about love, family, friends, and non-friends. (Spoiler alert: There's also an adorable boy with sky blue eyes . . . )"-Lauren Myracle, New York Times best-selling author of ttyl and Shine "Vernick's writing is beautiful, her characters well-rounded and believable, and the coming of age situations and emotions are spot on."-Kathryn Erskine, author of the National Book Award winner Mockingbird "Tender and true, anchored by heartbreak and buoyed by love, Water Balloon is a sweet summertime celebration of the unforgettable moments that change everything. "-Cynthia Leitich Smith, New York Times bestselling-author of Tantalize, Eternal , and Blessed "A funny, poignant, beautifully written story about family, first love, and the joy and pain of girls' friendships, reminiscent of Lynne Rae Perkins' All Alone in the Universe . I was really caught up in the world Vernick created; in Marley's own words, 'it is amazingly, fantastically real.' I thoroughly enjoyed reading it!"-Joanne Rocklin, author of One Day and One Amazing Morning on Orange Street "Tweens will relate to this heartfelt story of a girl who is struggling to navigate the many changes in her life that seem to greet her at every turn."-Lisa Schroeder, author of It's Raining Cupcakes "Marley Baird is a lovely protagonist with an engaging voice, and readers will wish they could be her best friend and help her cope with all of life's uncertainty, aggravation, and heartache. They will recognize their own struggles in Marley's and cheer her on as she finds her way."-Gina Willner-Pardo, author of The Hard Kind of Promise " Water Balloon is breathtakingly luminous. From the start, readers will root for Marley, an unforgettable and authentic heroi≠we *know* this girl, our heart breaks with hers, we laugh with her, and we want to be her friend for life. Vernick's lyrical and astonishingly perceptive prose tells this captivating story of friendship, love, and resilience with honesty, grace, and power. This book is the real thing-I want to hug it daily!"-Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, author of 8th Grade Superzero "Vernick makes a very auspicious fiction debut here with her breezy, briskly paced tale, well-portrayed characters, authentic relationships and keen ear for realistic dialogue. . . . preteen female readers will eat this up and learn a wise and wistful thing or two about friendships, including when and how to walk away and start new ones. . . . a harbinger of more good novels to come from this author." -Kirkus Reviews "Put this book on your "must-have" list. It won't stay on the shelves long." -School Library Journal, starred review "Vernick conveys Marley's uncertain navigation of new experiences and conflicting emotions with sincerity and keen perception." -Publishers Weekly, "Kids struggling with the challenges of identifying what changes are necessary and paying the price for those thrust upon them will be glad to see an author who gets it." -Bulletin, starred review "An achingly honest story about love, family, friends, and non-friends. (Spoiler alert: There's also an adorable boy with sky blue eyes . . . )"-Lauren Myracle, New York Times best-selling author of ttyl and Shine "Vernick's writing is beautiful, her characters well-rounded and believable, and the coming of age situations and emotions are spot on."-Kathryn Erskine, author of the National Book Award winner Mockingbird "Tender and true, anchored by heartbreak and buoyed by love, Water Balloon is a sweet summertime celebration of the unforgettable moments that change everything. "-Cynthia Leitich Smith, New York Times bestselling-author of Tantalize, Eternal , and Blessed "A funny, poignant, beautifully written story about family, first love, and the joy and pain of girls' friendships, reminiscent of Lynne Rae Perkins' All Alone in the Universe . I was really caught up in the world Vernick created; in Marley's own words, 'it is amazingly, fantastically real.' I thoroughly enjoyed reading it!"-Joanne Rocklin, author of One Day and One Amazing Morning on Orange Street "Tweens will relate to this heartfelt story of a girl who is struggling to navigate the many changes in her life that seem to greet her at every turn."-Lisa Schroeder, author of It's Raining Cupcakes "Marley Baird is a lovely protagonist with an engaging voice, and readers will wish they could be her best friend and help her cope with all of life's uncertainty, aggravation, and heartache. They will recognize their own struggles in Marley's and cheer her on as she finds her way."-Gina Willner-Pardo, author of The Hard Kind of Promise " Water Balloon is breathtakingly luminous. From the start, readers will root for Marley, an unforgettable and authentic heroi≠we *know* this girl, our heart breaks with hers, we laugh with her, and we want to be her friend for life. Vernick's lyrical and astonishingly perceptive prose tells this captivating story of friendship, love, and resilience with honesty, grace, and power. This book is the real thing-I want to hug it daily!"-Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, author of 8th Grade Superzero "Vernick makes a very auspicious fiction debut here with her breezy, briskly paced tale, well-portrayed characters, authentic relationships and keen ear for realistic dialogue. . . . preteen female readers will eat this up and learn a wise and wistful thing or two about friendships, including when and how to walk away and start new ones. . . . a harbinger of more good novels to come from this author." -Kirkus Reviews, "An achingly honest story about love, family, friends, and non-friends. (Spoiler alert: There's also an adorable boy with sky blue eyes . . . )" -Lauren Myracle, New York Times best-selling author of ttyl and Shine "Vernick's writing is beautiful, her characters well-rounded and believable, and the coming of age situations and emotions are spot on."-Kathryn Erskine, author of the National Book Award winner Mockingbird "Tender and true, anchored by heartbreak and buoyed by love, Water Balloon is a sweet summertime celebration of the unforgettable moments that change everything. "-Cynthia Leitich Smith, New York Times bestselling-author of Tantalize, Eternal , and Blessed "A funny, poignant, beautifully written story about family, first love, and the joy and pain of girls' friendships, reminiscent of Lynne Rae Perkins' All Alone in the Universe . I was really caught up in the world Vernick created; in Marley's own words, 'it is amazingly, fantastically real.' I thoroughly enjoyed reading it!"-Joanne Rocklin, author of One Day and One Amazing Morning on Orange Street "Tweens will relate to this heartfelt story of a girl who is struggling to navigate the many changes in her life that seem to greet her at every turn."-Lisa Schroeder, author of It's Raining Cupcakes "Marley Baird is a lovely protagonist with an engaging voice, and readers will wish they could be her best friend and help her cope with all of life's uncertainty, aggravation, and heartache. They will recognize their own struggles in Marley's and cheer her on as she finds her way."-Gina Willner-Pardo, author of The Hard Kind of Promise " Water Balloon is breathtakingly luminous. From the start, readers will root for Marley, an unforgettable and authentic heroi≠we *know* this girl, our heart breaks with hers, we laugh with her, and we want to be her friend for life. Vernick's lyrical and astonishingly perceptive prose tells this captivating story of friendship, love, and resilience with honesty, grace, and power. This book is the real thing-I want to hug it daily!"-Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, author of 8th Grade Superzero "Vernick makes a very auspicious fiction debut here with her breezy, briskly paced tale, well-portrayed characters, authentic relationships and keen ear for realistic dialogue. . . . preteen female readers will eat this up and learn a wise and wistful thing or two about friendships, including when and how to walk away and start new ones. . . . a harbinger of more good novels to come from this author." -Kirkus Reviews, * "Kids struggling with the challenges of identifying what changes are necessary and paying the price for those thrust upon them will be glad to see an author who gets it." 'Bulletin, starred review 'An achingly honest story about love, family, friends, and non-friends. (Spoiler alert: There's also an adorable boy with sky blue eyes . . . )''Lauren Myracle, New York Times best-selling author of ttyl and Shine 'Vernick's writing is beautiful, her characters well-rounded and believable, and the coming of age situations and emotions are spot on.''Kathryn Erskine, author of the National Book Award winner Mockingbird 'Tender and true, anchored by heartbreak and buoyed by love, Water Balloon is a sweet summertime celebration of the unforgettable moments that change everything. ''Cynthia Leitich Smith, New York Times bestselling-author of Tantalize, Eternal , and Blessed 'A funny, poignant, beautifully written story about family, first love, and the joy and pain of girls' friendships, reminiscent of Lynne Rae Perkins' All Alone in the Universe . I was really caught up in the world Vernick created; in Marley's own words, 'it is amazingly, fantastically real.' I thoroughly enjoyed reading it!''Joanne Rocklin, author of One Day and One Amazing Morning on Orange Street 'Tweens will relate to this heartfelt story of a girl who is struggling to navigate the many changes in her life that seem to greet her at every turn.''Lisa Schroeder, author of It's Raining Cupcakes 'Marley Baird is a lovely protagonist with an engaging voice, and readers will wish they could be her best friend and help her cope with all of life's uncertainty, aggravation, and heartache. They will recognize their own struggles in Marley's and cheer her on as she finds her way.''Gina Willner-Pardo, author of The Hard Kind of Promise ' Water Balloon is breathtakingly luminous. From the start, readers will root for Marley, an unforgettable and authentic heroi≠we *know* this girl, our heart breaks with hers, we laugh with her, and we want to be her friend for life. Vernick's lyrical and astonishingly perceptive prose tells this captivating story of friendship, love, and resilience with honesty, grace, and power. This book is the real thing'I want to hug it daily!''Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, author of 8th Grade Superzero 'Vernick makes a very auspicious fiction debut here with her breezy, briskly paced tale, well-portrayed characters, authentic relationships and keen ear for realistic dialogue. . . . preteen female readers will eat this up and learn a wise and wistful thing or two about friendships, including when and how to walk away and start new ones. . . . a harbinger of more good novels to come from this author.' 'Kirkus Reviews "Put this book on your "must-have" list. It won't stay on the shelves long." 'School Library Journal, starred review "Vernick conveys Marley's uncertain navigation of new experiences and conflicting emotions with sincerity and keen perception." 'Publishers Weekly, "Kids struggling with the challenges of identifying what changes are necessary and paying the price for those thrust upon them will be glad to see an author who gets it." -Bulletin, starred review An achingly honest story about love, family, friends, and non-friends. (Spoiler alert: There's also an adorable boy with sky blue eyes . . . )-Lauren Myracle, New York Times best-selling author of ttyl and Shine Vernick's writing is beautiful, her characters well-rounded and believable, and the coming of age situations and emotions are spot on.-Kathryn Erskine, author of the National Book Award winner Mockingbird Tender and true, anchored by heartbreak and buoyed by love, Water Balloon is a sweet summertime celebration of the unforgettable moments that change everything. -Cynthia Leitich Smith, New York Times bestselling-author of Tantalize, Eternal , and Blessed A funny, poignant, beautifully written story about family, first love, and the joy and pain of girls' friendships, reminiscent of Lynne Rae Perkins' All Alone in the Universe . I was really caught up in the world Vernick created; in Marley's own words, 'it is amazingly, fantastically real.' I thoroughly enjoyed reading it!-Joanne Rocklin, author of One Day and One Amazing Morning on Orange Street Tweens will relate to this heartfelt story of a girl who is struggling to navigate the many changes in her life that seem to greet her at every turn.-Lisa Schroeder, author of It's Raining Cupcakes Marley Baird is a lovely protagonist with an engaging voice, and readers will wish they could be her best friend and help her cope with all of life's uncertainty, aggravation, and heartache. They will recognize their own struggles in Marley's and cheer her on as she finds her way.-Gina Willner-Pardo, author of The Hard Kind of Promise Water Balloon is breathtakingly luminous. From the start, readers will root for Marley, an unforgettable and authentic heroi≠we *know* this girl, our heart breaks with hers, we laugh with her, and we want to be her friend for life. Vernick's lyrical and astonishingly perceptive prose tells this captivating story of friendship, love, and resilience with honesty, grace, and power. This book is the real thing-I want to hug it daily!-Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, author of 8th Grade Superzero Vernick makes a very auspicious fiction debut here with her breezy, briskly paced tale, well-portrayed characters, authentic relationships and keen ear for realistic dialogue. . . . preteen female readers will eat this up and learn a wise and wistful thing or two about friendships, including when and how to walk away and start new ones. . . . a harbinger of more good novels to come from this author. -Kirkus Reviews "Put this book on your "must-have" list. It won't stay on the shelves long." -School Library Journal, starred review "Vernick conveys Marley's uncertain navigation of new experiences and conflicting emotions with sincerity and keen perception." -Publishers Weekly, * "Kids struggling with the challenges of identifying what changes are necessary and paying the price for those thrust upon them will be glad to see an author who gets it." e"Bulletin, starred review eoeAn achingly honest story about love, family, friends, and non-friends. (Spoiler alert: There's also an adorable boy with sky blue eyes . . . )ee"Lauren Myracle, New York Times best-selling author of ttyl and Shine eoeVernick's writing is beautiful, her characters well-rounded and believable, and the coming of age situations and emotions are spot on.ee"Kathryn Erskine, author of the National Book Award winner Mockingbird eoeTender and true, anchored by heartbreak and buoyed by love, Water Balloon is a sweet summertime celebration of the unforgettable moments that change everything. ee"Cynthia Leitich Smith, New York Times bestselling-author of Tantalize, Eternal , and Blessed eoeA funny, poignant, beautifully written story about family, first love, and the joy and pain of girlse(tm) friendships, reminiscent of Lynne Rae Perkinse(tm) All Alone in the Universe .I was really caught up in the world Vernick created; in Marley's own words, e~it is amazingly, fantastically real.e(tm) I thoroughly enjoyed reading it!ee"Joanne Rocklin, author of One Day and One Amazing Morning on Orange Street eoeTweens will relate to this heartfelt story of a girl who is struggling to navigate the many changes in her life that seem to greet her at every turn.ee"Lisa Schroeder, author of Ite(tm)s Raining Cupcakes eoeMarley Baird is a lovely protagonist with an engaging voice, and readers will wish they could be her best friend and help her cope with all of lifee(tm)s uncertainty, aggravation, and heartache. They will recognize their own struggles in Marleye(tm)s and cheer her on as she finds her way.ee"Gina Willner-Pardo, author of The Hard Kind of Promise eoe Water Balloon is breathtakingly luminous. From the start, readers will root for Marley, an unforgettable and authentic heroine; we *know* this girl, our heart breaks with hers, we laugh with her, and we want to be her friend for life. Vernick's lyrical and astonishingly perceptive prose tells this captivating story of friendship, love, and resilience with honesty, grace, and power. This book is the real thinge"I want to hug it daily!ee"Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, author of 8th Grade Superzero eoeVernick makes a very auspicious fiction debut here with her breezy, briskly paced tale, well-portrayed characters, authentic relationships and keen ear for realistic dialogue. . . . preteen female readers will eat this up and learn a wise and wistful thing or two about friendships, including when and how to walk away and start new ones. . . . a harbinger of more good novels to come from this author.e e"Kirkus Reviews "Put this book on your "must-have" list. It wone(tm)t stay on the shelves long." e"School Library Journal, starred review "Vernick conveys Marley's uncertain navigation of new experiences and conflicting emotions with sincerity and keen perception." e"Publishers Weekly
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2011-009847
Grade from
Fifth Grade
Age Range
10-12
Target Audience
Juvenile Audience
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[Fic]
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Seventh Grade
Lc Classification Number
Pz7.V5973wat 2011
Copyright Date
2011
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Free postage | United States | Economy postage (USPS Media MailTM) | Estimated between Wed, 26 Jun and Sat, 29 Jun to 43230 |
US $9.99 (approx. AU $14.99) | United States | Express Postage (USPS Priority Mail®) | Estimated between Wed, 26 Jun and Mon, 1 Jul to 43230 |
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x***g (954)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past 6 months
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Item as Described, Great Packaging & Communication, Fast Shipping, Seller-AAA+++
r***h (965)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past 6 months
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The book Dark Tides Larg print , Is as described It is an old library book, But it's in perfect condition !! The pages are perfect , the book is a hard cover and it is in perfect condition ! I will buy from this seller again !! The seller has fast shipping ! the book arrived early !! Thank you !! and the book was very well packed !
h***l (70)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past 6 months
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Very fast shipping!! The seller did not list this book according to the e-bay description standards (good should have no highlighting), but the seller did say there was light to moderate highlighting in the book. I'm not sure I would agree the highlighting even fits that description as there are some pages that have more than 50% of them highlighted. Overall, still a positive experience given the fast shipping and the price.
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