Firegirl

By: Tony Abbott

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Paperback | 1 June 2007 | Edition Number 1

At a Glance

Paperback
144 Pages

Age
8 - 12

Grade
3 - 7

Dimensions(cm)
1 x 13.5 x 19.4

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"This novel may be brief, but it leaves a big impact."
-Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Tom's a normal seventh-grader, negotiating a slightly prickly stage in his long friendship with Jeff...The arrival of new girl Jessica Feeney, however, changes everything; Jessica, who is attending a local hospital for treatment, has been badly burned by a fire, and her terrible disfigurement shocks the class into confusion. This isn't the usual book about adjustment to difference; instead, Abbott brilliantly explores the kids' struggle to manage the intrusion of abnormality in their lives...this is a thoughtful exploration of a brief interlude's lasting impact."
-The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Industry Reviews

Praise for Firegirl * "Tom's connection to Jessica changes his perspective on himself, his peers and friendship, and underscores the reward of reaching out to another.... This novel maybe be brief, but it leaves a big impact."--Publishers Weekly, starred review
* "This isn't the usual book about adjustment to differences; instead, Abbot brilliantly explores the kids' struggle to manage this intrusion of abnormality into their lives.... An understanding yet thought-provoking novel."
--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review
"In this poignant story, readers will recognize that even by doing small acts of kindness, people stand to gain more than they lose."
--Booklist
"A touching story of friendship that is easy to read yet hard to forget."
--School Library Journal

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