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OverviewMementos from her mother's students help a young girl to grieve in a middle-grade novel by award-winning author Amy Hest. Eight-year-old Annie lives in a sunny apartment in Manhattan with her father, Professor Rossi. Life would be pretty good if only Annie didn't so achingly miss her mother. When Mrs. Rossi died suddenly, she left not only Annie but also a classfull of students — who pour out their hearts in a scrapbook Annie will treasure forever. With tenderness and humor, Amy Hest reveals the struggles of a father and daughter as they forge a new life together. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Amy Hest , Heather MaionePublisher: Candlewick Press,U.S. Imprint: Candlewick Press,U.S. Dimensions: Width: 13.10cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 19.40cm Weight: 0.152kg ISBN: 9780763640897ISBN 10: 0763640891 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 27 April 2010 Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsHest handles a delicate subject with compassion and understanding.--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Author InformationAmy Hest is a three-time winner of the Christopher Medal and winner of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award. She lives in New York City. Heather Maione has illustrated several books for children. She lives on Long Island, New York. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |