Words with wings / Nikki Grimes.
Gabby daydreams to tune out her parents' arguments, but when her parents divorce and she begins a new school, daydreaming gets her into trouble. Her mother scolds her for it, her teacher keeps telling her to pay attention, and the other kids tease her ... until she finds a friend who also daydr...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Honesdale, Pa. :
WordSong,
©2013.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
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| Summary: | Gabby daydreams to tune out her parents' arguments, but when her parents divorce and she begins a new school, daydreaming gets her into trouble. Her mother scolds her for it, her teacher keeps telling her to pay attention, and the other kids tease her ... until she finds a friend who also daydreams and her teacher decides to work a daydreaming-writing session into every school day. With a notebook "thick with daydreams," Gabby grows more confident about herself and her future. This verse novel poignantly celebrates the power of writing and the inspiration a good teacher can deliver. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xi, 84 pages) |
| Audience: | 000-015. |
| Awards: | Coretta Scott King Author Honor, 2014. Notable Children's Books (ALSC), Middle readers, 2014. |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader Accelerated Reader AR |