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Finally: a Wish Novel by Wendy Mass (2016, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherScholastic, Incorporated
ISBN-100545052432
ISBN-139780545052436
eBay Product ID (ePID)99532476
Product Key Features
Book TitleFinally: a Wish Novel
Number of Pages304 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicHolidays & Celebrations / Birthdays, Humorous Stories, Social Themes / Adolescence, Performing Arts / Film, General, Health & Daily Living / Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries, Family / General (See Also Headings under Social Themes)
Publication Year2016
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorWendy Mass
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight7.1 Oz
Item Length7.6 in
Item Width5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2009-015474
Dewey Edition22
ReviewsPraise for Finally "Growing up doesn't have to happen all at once, and it isn't always all it's cracked up to be... . Mass provides a pretty entertaining and solidly worthwhile read" - Kirkus Reviews "Rory's chatty, friendly voice and relentless optimism in the face of her many mishaps are heartwarming." - Publishers Weekly "This book is great for anyone who is about to (or already has!) turned 12. You could learn about the pre-teen years or even reminisce about them." -Girlslife.com "Author Wendy Mass captures the frustration of pre-teens as they reach the magical time that allows them to begin experiencing tidbits from the grown-up world. FINALLY will have readers laughing, nodding in agreement, and sighing in sympathy as they follow Rory's tale of reaching 12." -TeenReadToo.com, Finally is a treat--a delicious story about fitting in, falling down, and growing up. Wendy Mass has done it again!"--Rebecca Stead, author of When You Reach Me A Washington Post KidsPost Summer Book Club selection Author Wendy Mass captures the frustration of pre-teens as they reach the magical time that allows them to begin experiencing tidbits from the grown-up world. Finally will have readers laughing, nodding in agreement, and sighing in sympathy as they follow Rory's tale of reaching 12."--Teensreadtoo.com Children will relate to this warm, funny story of a heroine who can't wait to grow up."--School Library Journal Rory's lively first-person narrative clearly expresses her emotions as she seesaws between longing and fear, confidence and insecurity. The jacket photo will attract tween readers."--Booklist Rory's chatty, friendly voice and relentless optimism in the face of her many mishaps are heartwarming."--Publishers Weekly A funny story that will appeal particularly to girls who are just learning what it means to begin growing up."--Rave Reviews Log, blog review I was either smiling, chuckling, or outright laughing all through this book."--Everead, blog review Finally is a fast-paced, hilarious novel…Mass captures an authentic 12-year-old here that never once feels forced, too old, or too young."--Stacked, blog review, "Finally is a treat-a delicious story about fitting in, falling down, and growing up. Wendy Mass has done it again!"-Rebecca Stead, author of When You Reach Me A Washington Post KidsPost Summer Book Club selection "Author Wendy Mass captures the frustration of pre-teens as they reach the magical time that allows them to begin experiencing tidbits from the grown-up world. Finally will have readers laughing, nodding in agreement, and sighing in sympathy as they follow Rory's tale of reaching 12."-Teensreadtoo.com "Children will relate to this warm, funny story of a heroine who can't wait to grow up."-School Library Journal "Rory's lively first-person narrative clearly expresses her emotions as she seesaws between longing and fear, confidence and insecurity. The jacket photo will attract tween readers."-Booklist "Rory's chatty, friendly voice and relentless optimism in the face of her many mishaps are heartwarming."-Publishers Weekly "A funny story that will appeal particularly to girls who are just learning what it means to begin growing up."-Rave Reviews Log, blog review "I was either smiling, chuckling, or outright laughing all through this book."-Everead, blog review "Finally is a fast-paced, hilarious novel...Mass captures an authentic 12-year-old here that never once feels forced, too old, or too young."-Stacked, blog review, Finally is a treat–a delicious story about fitting in, falling down, and growing up. Wendy Mass has done it again!"–Rebecca Stead, author of When You Reach Me A Washington Post KidsPost Summer Book Club selection Author Wendy Mass captures the frustration of pre-teens as they reach the magical time that allows them to begin experiencing tidbits from the grown-up world. Finally will have readers laughing, nodding in agreement, and sighing in sympathy as they follow Rory's tale of reaching 12."–Teensreadtoo.com Children will relate to this warm, funny story of a heroine who can't wait to grow up."–School Library Journal Rory's lively first-person narrative clearly expresses her emotions as she seesaws between longing and fear, confidence and insecurity. The jacket photo will attract tween readers."–Booklist Rory's chatty, friendly voice and relentless optimism in the face of her many mishaps are heartwarming."–Publishers Weekly A funny story that will appeal particularly to girls who are just learning what it means to begin growing up."–Rave Reviews Log, blog review I was either smiling, chuckling, or outright laughing all through this book."–Everead, blog review Finally is a fast-paced, hilarious novel…Mass captures an authentic 12-year-old here that never once feels forced, too old, or too young."–Stacked, blog review, "Finally is a treat-a delicious story about fitting in, falling down, and growing up. Wendy Mass has done it again!"-Rebecca Stead, author of When You Reach MeA Washington Post KidsPost Summer Book Club selection"Author Wendy Mass captures the frustration of pre-teens as they reach the magical time that allows them to begin experiencing tidbits from the grown-up world. Finally will have readers laughing, nodding in agreement, and sighing in sympathy as they follow Rory's tale of reaching 12."-Teensreadtoo.com"Children will relate to this warm, funny story of a heroine who can't wait to grow up."-School Library Journal"Rory's lively first-person narrative clearly expresses her emotions as she seesaws between longing and fear, confidence and insecurity. The jacket photo will attract tween readers."-Booklist"Rory's chatty, friendly voice and relentless optimism in the face of her many mishaps are heartwarming."-Publishers Weekly"A funny story that will appeal particularly to girls who are just learning what it means to begin growing up."-Rave Reviews Log, blog review"I was either smiling, chuckling, or outright laughing all through this book."-Everead, blog review"Finally is a fast-paced, hilarious novel...Mass captures an authentic 12-year-old here that never once feels forced, too old, or too young."-Stacked, blog review, "Finally is a treat-a delicious story about fitting in, falling down, and growing up. Wendy Mass has done it again!"-Rebecca Stead, author of When You Reach MeA Washington Post KidsPost Summer Book Club selection"Author Wendy Mass captures the frustration of pre-teens as they reach the magical time that allows them to begin experiencing tidbits from the grown-up world. Finally will have readers laughing, nodding in agreement, and sighing in sympathy as they follow Rory's tale of reaching 12."-Teensreadtoo.com"Children will relate to this warm, funny story of a heroine who can't wait to grow up."-School Library Journal"Rory's lively first-person narrative clearly expresses her emotions as she seesaws between longing and fear, confidence and insecurity. The jacket photo will attract tween readers."-Booklist "Rory's chatty, friendly voice and relentless optimism in the face of her many mishaps are heartwarming."-Publishers Weekly"A funny story that will appeal particularly to girls who are just learning what it means to begin growing up."-Rave Reviews Log, blog review "I was either smiling, chuckling, or outright laughing all through this book."-Everead, blog review "Finally is a fast-paced, hilarious novel...Mass captures an authentic 12-year-old here that never once feels forced, too old, or too young."-Stacked, blog review, Praise for Finally "Rory's chatty, friendly voice and relentless optimism in the face of her many mishaps are heartwarming." -- Publishers Weekly "Growing up doesn't have to happen all at once, and it isn't always all it's cracked up to be . . . Mass provides a pretty entertaining and solidly worthwhile read." -- Kirkus Praise for 11 Birthdays *"From the double-entendre title to the solid character portrayals to the clarity and wit of the writing, this novel offers a fresh twist on the familiar themes of middle-grade family and school dynamics." -- Booklist , starred review *"Mass's expertise with pacing keeps the story moving at a lively clip, and her understanding of this age group is as finely honed as ever." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review
Grade FromThird Grade
Dewey Decimal[Fic]
Grade ToSeventh Grade
SynopsisTurning 12 isn't all it's cracked up to be! Get a cell phone. Stay home alone. Go to the mall with best friend and No Parents. Wear makeup. Get contact lenses. Attend a boy-girl party. Rory Swenson has been waiting her whole life to turn twelve. And she's got a list to prove it. Whenever Rory asks her parents for something, they always say, "When you're twelve . . ." Well, in exactly, 18 hours, 36 minutes, and 52 seconds it will finally happen. Rory's life will officially begin!, Turning 12 isn't all it's cracked up to be!Get a cell phone. Stay home alone. Go to the mall with best friend and No Parents. Wear makeup. Get contact lenses. Attend a boy-girl party. Rory Swenson has been waiting her whole life to turn twelve. And she's got a list to prove it. Whenever Rory asks her parents for something, they always say, "When you're twelve . . ." Well, in exactly, 18 hours, 36 minutes, and 52 seconds it will finally happen. Rory's life will officially begin!
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