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Winner of the Newbery Medal
“A charming, intriguingly plotted novel.”—Washington Post
Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly’s Hello, Universe is a funny and poignant neighborhood story about unexpected friendships.
Told from four intertwining points of view—two boys and two girls—the novel celebrates bravery, being different, and finding your inner bayani (hero). “Readers will be instantly engrossed in this relatable neighborhood adventure and its eclectic cast of misfits.”—Booklist
In one day, four lives weave together in unexpected ways. Virgil Salinas is shy and kindhearted and feels out of place in his crazy-about-sports family. Valencia Somerset, who is deaf, is smart, brave, and secretly lonely, and she loves everything about nature. Kaori Tanaka is a self-proclaimed psychic, whose little sister, Gen, is always following her around. And Chet Bullens wishes the weird kids would just stop being so different so he can concentrate on basketball.
They aren’t friends, at least not until Chet pulls a prank that traps Virgil and his pet guinea pig at the bottom of a well. This disaster leads Kaori, Gen, and Valencia on an epic quest to find missing Virgil. Through luck, smarts, bravery, and a little help from the universe, a rescue is performed, a bully is put in his place, and friendship blooms.
The acclaimed and award-winning author of Blackbird Fly and The Land of Forgotten Girls writes with an authentic, humorous, and irresistible tween voice that will appeal to fans of Thanhha Lai and Rita Williams-Garcia.
“Readers across the board will flock to this book that has something for nearly everyone—humor, bullying, self-acceptance, cross-generational relationships, and a smartly fateful ending.”—School Library Journal
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Future rock star or friendless misfit? That’s no choice at all. Abandoned by their father and living in impoverished circumstances with their stepmother in Louisiana, two sisters from the Philippines learn the true meaning of family. When Lalani Sarita’s mother falls ill with an incurable disease, Lalani embarks on a dangerous journey across the sea to find the fabled girl with golden feet, in the hope of safeguarding her own future. A humorous and poignant page-turner about family, bullying, art, Scrabble, and the challenges of middle school friendships. Every day in Fawn Creek, Louisiana, is exactly the same—until Orchid Mason arrives. 2018 Newbery Winner! Told from four intertwining points of view, the novel celebrates being different, bravery, and finding your inner bayani (hero)!
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Publisher : Greenwillow Books; Reprint edition (April 7, 2020)
Language : English
Paperback : 352 pages
ISBN-10 : 006241416X
ISBN-13 : 978-0062414168
Reading age : 9 – 11 years, from customers
Grade level : 3 – 7
Item Weight : 11.2 ounces
Dimensions : 5.12 x 0.98 x 7.62 inches
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Customers find this book to be a great story suitable for middle school readers, with a carefully plotted adventure about fate and friendship. The writing is well-executed, and customers appreciate the interesting characters, with one review highlighting strong female characters. While some customers find it easy to read, others say it drags.
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