My One Hundred Adventures |
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Author:
| Horvath, Polly |
Read by:
| Ricci, Tai Alexandra |
ISBN: | 978-0-7393-7162-6 |
Publication Date: | Sep 2008 |
Publisher: | Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group
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Imprint: | Listening Library (Audio) |
Book Format: | CD-Audio |
List Price: | USD $30.00 |
Book Description:
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THE WINNER OF a National Book Award, a Newbery Honor, and countless other awards has written her richest, most spirited book yet, filled with characters that readers will love, and never forget. Jane is 12 years old, and she is
readyfor adventures, to move beyond the world of her siblings and single mother and their house by the sea, and step into the “know-not what.” And, over the summer, adventures do seem to find Jane, whether it’s a thrilling...
More DescriptionTHE WINNER OF a National Book Award, a Newbery Honor, and countless other awards has written her richest, most spirited book yet, filled with characters that readers will love, and never forget.
Jane is 12 years old, and she isreadyfor adventures, to move beyond the world of her siblings and single mother and their house by the sea, and step into the “know-not what.” And, over the summer, adventures do seem to find Jane, whether it’s a thrilling ride in a hot-air balloon, the appearances of a slew of possible fathers, or a weird new friendship with a preacher and psychic wannabe. Most important, there’s Jane’s discovery of what lies at the heart of all great adventures: that it’s not what happenstoyou that matters, but what you learn about yourself.
And don't miss Polly Horvath'sNorthward to the Moon,the sequel toMy One Hundred Adventures.
From the Hardcover edition.