Overview

Living in upstate New York in the 1960s, Amelia E. Rye really needs one true friend. That friend finally arrives when Fancy Nelson walks into Amelia's fourth-grade classroom.

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<p> I loved this book, I couldn't put it down. It was heartwarming and filled with the clarity of innoncence. A real page-turner. --Sara Gruen, author of Water for Elephants <p> The intricate storylines come together and create a wonderful read. -- Library Media Connection <p> Shimko's story is original, and Amelia's distinctive voice and likable nature will have readers rooting for her in times of trouble and cheering her ultimate good fortune. The happy ending is immensely satisfying. -- Publishers Weekly

<p>&#8220;I loved this book, I couldn&#8217;t put it down.&#160; It was heartwarming and filled with the clarity of innoncence.&#160; A real page-turner.&#8221;&#160; &#8212;Sara Gruen, author of Water for Elephants <p> The intricate storylines come together and create a wonderful read. &#160; -- Library Media Connection <p> Shimko's&#160;story is original, and Amelia's distinctive voice and likable nature will have readers rooting for her in times of trouble and cheering her ultimate good fortune. The happy ending is immensely satisfying. -- Publishers Weekly

Author Information

Bonnie Shimko's previous books include Letters in the Attic (978-0897335638), which won the Lambda Literary Award for Young Adults in 2002. She lives in Plattsburgh, New York.

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