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OverviewPerfect for young dog lovers, this fifth Blossom Family title is a mysterious and touching finale to the best-selling series by Newbery Medal-winning author Betsy Byars. When Junior brings home the classroom hamster, Scooty, he decides to build the best hamster tunnel ever. But when Scooty goes missing, all evidence points to Mud. In the meantime, Mad Mary is missing, too--although her bag and walking stick were found near the hgihway. When Mary later wakes up in the hospital, she realizes that the Blossom family might just have provided her with the strength she needs to pull her life back togeether. It's anything but an ordinary weekend with the Blossoms! Full Product DetailsAuthor: Betsy Byars , Amanda HaleyPublisher: Holiday House Inc Imprint: Holiday House Inc Volume: 05 Dimensions: Width: 13.90cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 21.00cm Weight: 0.170kg ISBN: 9780823421480ISBN 10: 0823421481 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 15 October 2008 Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews& quot; Byars captures the conflict and tension of courtroom drama, the ups and downs of personal relationships, and the rewards of lasting friendships.& quot; -- School Library Journal, starred review. With her distinctive blend of compassion and quirky humor, Byars expands the Blossom saga with a story of friendship, responsibility and--maybe--love.--Publishers Weekly There's no reason to single out a best Blossom book--this is as funny as any, its wit nicely laced with pungent good sense.--Kirkus Reviews With her distinctive blend of compassion and quirky humor, Byars expands the Blossom saga with a story of friendship, responsibility and--maybe--love. --Publishers Weekly There's no reason to single out a best Blossom book--this is as funny as any, its wit nicely laced with pungent good sense. --Kirkus Reviews Author Information"Betsy Byars has written more than sixty books for young readers. Her books have been translated into nine languages and have appeared on national television. She writes based on real-life experiences; and many friends, enemies, and interesting people she has met often show up in her fiction. In 1971 her ""Summer of the Swans"" was awarded the Newbery Medal. She lives in Seneca, South Carolina. Amanda Haley has written and illustrated picture books and easy readers as well as designed paper goods and stationery. Booklist praised her ""large, sweet, colorful"" illustrations for Reading to Peanut by Leda Schubert. She lives in Ohio." Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |