Gr 4–6—Stanley's latest novel juxtaposes the life of Joplin, a somewhat privileged fifth grader living in present-day New York City, with magic and alchemy from the midth century. Joplin's reclusive and famous grandfather has just died, and she and her family are dealing with notoriety and paparazzi.5/5(19). Joplin, Wishing by Diane Stanley Oct 24 Diane Stanley, the same Diane Stanley who wrote all those wonderful children’s biographies of everyone from Peter the Great to Saladin to Charles Dickens, has published a new children’s fantasy book, Joplin, Wishing. · A heartfelt and magical middle grade novel in the tradition of Tuck Everlasting and Bridge to Terabithia, about family, wishes, and the power of true friends to work magic. While cleaning out her reclusive grandfather’s house, Joplin discovers pieces of a broken platter in a cookie tin. After having the platter repaired, Joplin wishes that she could both find a friend at school, and befriend the girl Brand: HarperCollins Publishers.
Joplin, Wishing by Diane Stanley. HarperCollins. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. Joplin, wishing / Diane Stanley. While cleaning out her reclusive grandfather's house, Joplin discovers pieces of a broken platter in a cookie tin. After having the platter repaired, Joplin wishes that she could both find a friend at school, and befriend the girl pictured in the platter. The next day, Joplin befriends a boy na. This item: Joplin, Wishing. by Diane Stanley Paperback. $ Only 9 left in stock (more on the way). Ships from and sold by www.doorway.ru FREE Shipping on orders over $ The Peculiar Incident on Shady Street. by Lindsay Currie Paperback. $
A heartfelt and magical middle grade novel in the tradition of Tuck Everlasting and Bridge to Terabithia, about family, wishes, and the power of true friends to work magic. While cleaning out her reclusive grandfather’s house, Joplin discovers pieces of a broken platter in a cookie tin. After having the platter repaired, Joplin wishes that she could both find a friend at school, and befriend the girl pictured in the platter. Join outreach librarian, Meagan, as she dives into "Joplin, Wishing" by Diane Stanley in this week's Book Stream for Tweens. Don't forget to send in your fan. “Stanley’s deftly created friendships, both intergenerational and among Joplin’s peers, winningly factor into the story’s resolution. Suspenseful, mysterious, thoughtful, and occasionally melancholic, this is an intricately plotted tale that ultimately connects Sofie to Joplin (and to her mother and grandfather) in a surprising and satisfying way.”.
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