The Totally Made-up Civil War Diary of Amanda MacLeish by Claudia Mills
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- “Book is in very good condition. Former library book. See pictures. Thanks for looking.”
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Weight
- 0 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 9780374376963
- EAN
- 9780374376963
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Farrar, Straus & Giroux
ISBN-10
0374376964
ISBN-13
9780374376963
eBay Product ID (ePID)
59750994
Product Key Features
Book Title
Totally Made-Up Civil War Diary of Amanda Macleish
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Social Themes / Dating & Relationships, School & Education, General, Family / General (See Also Headings under Social Themes), Historical / United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), Historical / United States / 19th Century, People & Places / United States / General
Publication Year
2008
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
11.3 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2007-009162
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"Addresses many issues of relevance in a straightforward style and provides age-appropriate food for thought." -School Library Journal "A polished and accessible exploration of a tough situation, sure to resonate with kids." -TheBulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Mills wins again, with an eminently likable protagonist, well-integrated subplots, and an emotionally involving story, perfectly aimed at her middle-grade audience."-The Horn Book "Believable and appealing" -Kirkus Reviews "This makes a good choice for Mills' many fans, as well as for children in search of a satisfying family story." -Booklist "Mills deftly connects Amanda's current situation with her diary entries about a fictional character named Polly." -Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Claudia Mills's newest novel sparkles like a glass of ginger ale, peppery and sweet. . . . A splash of American history, a dollop of friendship, a pinch of philosophy, humor, pathos, even a dash of romance." -Barnes & Noble Review, "Addresses many issues of relevance in a straightforward style and provides age-appropriate food for thought." -School Library Journal "A polished and accessible exploration of a tough situation, sure to resonate with kids." -TheBulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Mills wins again, with an eminently likable protagonist, well-integrated subplots, and an emotionally involving story, perfectly aimed at her middle-grade audience."-The Horn Book "Believable and appealing" -Kirkus Reviews "This makes a good choice for Mills' many fans, as well as for children in search of a satisfying family story." -Booklist, Claudia Mills's newest novel sparkles like a glass of ginger ale, peppery and sweet. . . . A splash of American history, a dollop of friendship, a pinch of philosophy, humor, pathos, even a dash of romance., "Addresses many issues of relevance in a straightforward style and provides age-appropriate food for thought." - School Library Journal "A polished and accessible exploration of a tough situation, sure to resonate with kids." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Mills wins again, with an eminently likable protagonist, well-integrated subplots, and an emotionally involving story, perfectly aimed at her middle-grade audience." -The Horn Book "Believable and appealing" - Kirkus Reviews "This makes a good choice for Mills' many fans, as well as for children in search of a satisfying family story." - Booklist "Mills deftlyconnects Amanda's current situation with her diary entries about a fictional character named Polly." - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Claudia Mills's newest novel sparkles like a glass of ginger ale, peppery and sweet. . . . A splash of American history, a dollop of friendship, a pinch of philosophy, humor, pathos, even a dash of romance." - Barnes & Noble Review, Addresses many issues of relevance in a straightforward style and provides age-appropriate food for thought., "A polished and accessible exploration of a tough situation, sure to resonate with kids." -TheBulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Believable and appealing" -Kirkus Reviews "This makes a good choice for Mills' many fans, as well as for children in seach of a satisfying family story." -Booklist, "Addresses many issues of relevance in a straightforward style and provides age-appropriate food for thought." - School Library Journal "A polished and accessible exploration of a tough situation, sure to resonate with kids." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Mills wins again, with an eminently likable protagonist, well-integrated subplots, and an emotionally involving story, perfectly aimed at her middle-grade audience." -The Horn Book "Believable and appealing" - Kirkus Reviews "This makes a good choice for Mills' many fans, as well as for children in search of a satisfying family story." - Booklist "Mills deftly connects Amanda's current situation with her diary entries about a fictional character named Polly." - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Claudia Mills's newest novel sparkles like a glass of ginger ale, peppery and sweet. . . . A splash of American history, a dollop of friendship, a pinch of philosophy, humor, pathos, even a dash of romance." - Barnes & Noble Review, "Addresses many issues of relevance in a straightforward style and provides age-appropriate food for thought." -- School Library Journal "A polished and accessible exploration of a tough situation, sure to resonate with kids." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Mills wins again, with an eminently likable protagonist, well-integrated subplots, and an emotionally involving story, perfectly aimed at her middle-grade audience." -- The Horn Book "Believable and appealing" -- Kirkus Reviews "This makes a good choice for Mills' many fans, as well as for children in search of a satisfying family story." -- Booklist "Mills deftly connects Amanda's current situation with her diary entries about a fictional character named Polly." -- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Claudia Mills's newest novel sparkles like a glass of ginger ale, peppery and sweet. . . . A splash of American history, a dollop of friendship, a pinch of philosophy, humor, pathos, even a dash of romance." -- Barnes & Noble Review, "The child's observations and reactions seem spot-on for a fifth grader. Although the story seems more workaday than elegant, it addresses many issues of relevance in a straightforward style and provides age-appropriate food for thought." School Library Journal "A polished and accessible exploration of a tough situation, sure to resonate with kids." TheBulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Mills wins again, with an eminently likable protagonist, well-integrated subplots, and an emotionally involving story, perfectly aimed at her middle-grade audience."The Horn Book "Believable and appealing" Kirkus Reviews "This makes a good choice for Mills' many fans, as well as for children in search of a satisfying family story." Booklist, This makes a good choice for Mills' many fans, as well as for children in search of a satisfying family story., Mills wins again, with an eminently likable protagonist, well-integrated subplots, and an emotionally involving story, perfectly aimed at her middle-grade audience., "Addresses many issues of relevance in a straightforward style and provides age-appropriate food for thought." School Library Journal "A polished and accessible exploration of a tough situation, sure to resonate with kids." The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Mills wins again, with an eminently likable protagonist, well-integrated subplots, and an emotionally involving story, perfectly aimed at her middle-grade audience." The Horn Book "Believable and appealing" Kirkus Reviews "This makes a good choice for Mills' many fans, as well as for children in search of a satisfying family story." Booklist "Mills deftly connects Amanda's current situation with her diary entries about a fictional character named Polly." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Claudia Mills's newest novel sparkles like a glass of ginger ale, peppery and sweet. . . . A splash of American history, a dollop of friendship, a pinch of philosophy, humor, pathos, even a dash of romance." Barnes & Noble Review, Mills deftly connects Amanda's current situation with her diary entries about a fictional character named Polly., "A polished and accessible exploration of a tough situation, sure to resonate with kids." --"The" "Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books""" "Mills wins again, with an eminently likable protagonist, well-integrated subplots, and an emotionally involving story, perfectly aimed at her middle-grade audience." "--The Horn Book" "Believable and appealing" --"Kirkus Reviews" "This makes a good choice for Mills' many fans, as well as for children in seach of a satisfying family story." --"Booklist", "A polished and accessible exploration of a tough situation, sure to resonate with kids." -Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Believable and appealing" -Kirkus Reviews "This makes a good choice for Mills' many fans, as well as for children in seach of a satisfying family story." -Booklist
TitleLeading
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Grade From
Third Grade
Dewey Decimal
[Fic]
Grade To
Seventh Grade
Synopsis
Amanda MacLeish might be the only student in Mr. Abrams's fifth-grade class who doesn't mind doing her homework. Now that her father has left home and moved into a motel, the only thing that brings Amanda any joy is writing her fictional diary entries about a young girl named Polly who lives amid the chaos of the Civil War. Polly would understand Amanda. With one brother fighting for the North and one fighting for the South, Polly knows just how it feels to have a family split in half. But if the North and the South could find a way to reunite despite their differences, can't Amanda's family do the same?In this touching novel by Claudia Mills, the heroine learns that enduring a split doesn't have to mean losing a family."The Totally Made-up Civil War Diary of Amanda MacLeish" is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year., Amanda MacLeish might be the only student in Mr. Abrams's fifth-grade class who doesn't mind doing her homework. Now that her father has left home and moved into a motel, the only thing that brings Amanda any joy is writing her fictional diary entries about a young girl named Polly who lives amid the chaos of the Civil War. Polly would understand Amanda. With one brother fighting for the North and one fighting for the South, Polly knows just how it feels to have a family split in half. But ifthe North and the South could find a way to reunite despite their differences, can't Amanda's family do the same? In this touching novel by Claudia Mills, the heroine learns that enduring a split doesn't have to mean losing a family. The Totally Made-up Civil War Diary of Amanda MacLeish is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
LC Classification Number
PZ7.M63963Tot 2008
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