Finding Serendipity - Paperback
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by Angelica Banks (Author), Stevie Lewis (Illustrator)
A magical journey into the land where stories come from
" A] sweet-toned, summer-fun story." --The New York Times Book Review When Tuesday McGillycuddy and her beloved dog, Baxterr, discover that Tuesday's mother--the famous author Serendipity Smith--has gone missing, they set out on a magical adventure. In their quest to find Serendipity, they discover the mysterious and unpredictable place that stories come from. Here, Tuesday befriends the fearless Vivienne Small, learns to sail an enchanted boat, tangles with an evil pirate, and discovers the truth about her remarkable dog. Along the way, she learns what it means to be a writer and how difficult it can sometimes be to get all the way to The End. This title has Common Core connections. Finding Serendipity by Angelica Banks, with illustrations by Stevie Lewis, is the first in a series. that continues with book two, A Week Without Tuesday. "This enchanting story . . . celebrates the imagination and the connection writers feel with their stories. Spunky characters; spot-on pacing, providing perfectly timed plot revelations; and fully imagined worlds make this a charming winner." --Booklist, starred review "With cinematic imagery and keen wit, the authors construct an inventive novel." --Publishers Weekly, starred review "Young writers will find inspiration in the tale--especially those who have a story within them but might be too shy to tell it." --The New York Times Book ReviewAuthor Biography
Angelica Banks is not one writer but two. Heather Rose and Danielle Wood are both award-winning authors of adult literary fiction and have been friends for years. They had much more fun than you can imagine writing Finding Serendipity and A Week Without Tuesday and spent a lot of time eating chocolate custard and strawberries.
Number of Pages: 304
Dimensions: 0.8 x 7.6 x 5.2 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: February 02, 2016
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Finding Serendipity
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 5.8
Point Value: 8