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Firegirl

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By Tony Abbott

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$6.99

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$8.99 CAD

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  1. ebook $6.99 $8.99 CAD
  2. Trade Paperback $8.99 $11.99 CAD

This item is a preorder. Your payment method will be charged immediately, and the product is expected to ship on or around November 15, 2008. This date is subject to change due to shipping delays beyond our control.

This poignant novel about a boy’s friendship with a burn victim is perfect for fans of R. J. Palacio’s Wonder

From the moment Jessica arrives, life is never quite the same for Tom and his seventh-grade classmates. They learn that Jessica has been in a fire and was badly burned, and will be attending St. Catherine’s will receiving medical treatments. Despite her appearance and the fear she evokes in him and most of the class, Tom slowly develops a tentative friendship with Jessica that changes his life.

This quietly powerful novel demonstrates that a small gesture can make a huge impact in someone’s life.

On Sale
Nov 15, 2008
Page Count
160 pages
ISBN-13
9780316050197

Tony Abbott

About the Author

Tony Abbott is the author of over a hundred books for young readers, including the bestselling series the Secrets of Droon and the Copernicus Legacy and the novel Firegirl. Tony has worked in libraries, bookstores, and a publishing company, and has taught creative writing. He has two grown daughters and lives in Connecticut with his wife and two dogs.

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