Eleven
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.77 (847 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0440238021 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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If she has tried to drive home a single point in all her stories, it is that ordinary people are special — and that children, most of all, need to feel that way."From the Hardcover edition.. Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, November 19, 2007:"This intimate story realistically examines friendship, family secrets and the struggles of a learning-disability child trying to make sense fo the world."Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, December 1, 2007:"An engrossing examination of a profound theme in the deft hands of a discerning author."Interview, The New York Times: In the Region, February 3, 2008:"Handling difficult subjects with sensitivity is Mrs. Giff’s specialty
Caroline loves to read, and she can help. There are lots of other words, but Sam has always had trouble reading. At night he’s haunted by dreams of a big castle and a terrifying escape on a boat. “This psychological mystery explores a child’s deepest genetic need for belonging. But she’s moving soon, and the two must hurry to discover the truth about Sam. He’s desperate to find out who he is, and if his beloved Mack is really his grandfather. Sam must solve the mystery of who he really is.Sam is almost 11 when he discovers a locked box in the attic above his grandfather Mack’s room, and a piece of paper that says he was kidnapped. Given the author’s expertise at developing sympathetic characters and creating a suspenseful plot, readers will find the complexity of Sam’ vulnerabilities to be asintriguing as the unfolding enigma of his past.”—Publishers Weekly, Starred. An engrossing examination of a profound theme in the deft hands of a discerning author.”—Kirkus Reviews, Starred “Exquisitely rendered story of self-discovery. Who can he trust to help him read the documents that could unravel the mystery? Then he and the new girl, Caroline, are paired up to work on a school project, build
Courtesy of Teens Read Too It was just one day before Sam Mackenzie's birthday, and he wanted to find his grandfather's present, since he could not wait. He looked everywhere and just couldn't find it. So then he tried looking in the attic. And instead of a present, Sam discovered an article that would question who he was and if he was even in the right place. He didn't know it, but this was the beginning of a very long journey.Unfortunately, Sam isn't able to read much,. Careful, suspenseful, and just plain wonderful First of all, I am reviewing the audio version of this book, which my family listened to on a road trip this weekend. My boys were captivated.Sam is almost 11, he lives with his grandfather, a master carpenter, in a building which also houses an Indian restaurant and a deli. The owners of these establishments are also major supporting characters in the book.Sam is good with woodworking, he's clever, and almost fearless. Sam cannot read, at all.. Megan E. Okeefe said Eleven. Sam is an eleven year old boy who struggles with reading. While searching for his birthday presents, he finds a newspaper clipping with a picture of himself in his grandfathers attic and is able to make out the word "missing" in the headline. In order to solve this mystery, he enlists the help of a new girl in class named Caroline to help him read the article. The story is fast paced and would be great for reluctant male readers. They can relat
She lives in Trumbull, Connecticut.From the Hardcover edition.. Patricia Reilly Giff is the author of many beloved books for children, including the Newbery Honor books, Lily’s Crossing and Pictures of Hollis Woods