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The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z.
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Description
Gianna Z has less than one week to collect, identify, and creatively display 25 leaves for her science project-or else she won't be able to compete in the upcoming cross-country sectionals race. As the deadline for her leaf project draws near, life keeps getting in the way. Some things are within Gee's control, like her own procrastination, but others aren't, like Biana Rinaldi's attempts at sabotage and Nonna's declining health. If it weren't for her best friend Zig, Gee wouldn't have a chance at finishing. His knowledge of trees and leaves in their rural Vermont town comes in very handy- as does his loyalty to Gee. But when Nonna disappears one afternoon, things like leaves and cross-country meets suddenly seem less important.
Product details
Published | 14 Sep 2010 |
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Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 224 |
ISBN | 9780802722539 |
Imprint | Bloomsbury USA Childrens |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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Laced with humor and heart . . . an insightful and affecting read.
Booklist
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An engaging saga.
Kirkus Reviews
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Kate juggles a bundle of fairly heavy plotlines as if they weighed no more than a pile of leaves, managing her story with humor and grace.
Writing and Ruminating (Online)
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What I love about this book is how solid and fun and comfortable it feels to be in Gianna's world. . . characters are well-rounded and memorable, there are plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, and Gianna is a great kid you've surely met somewhere in your life.
Elizabeth Bluemle, ShelfTalker blog