Creating an imaginary best friend, a dog named King, in order to deal with his parents' divorce and move to a new town, Max is excited when he comes upon a store that guarantees granted wishes and makes a wish he is certain will bring him the happiness he seeks.
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Recensione:
[E]ngaging scenes and plot twists keep the story moving along in interesting directions. The many illustrations have plenty of visual appeal. A lively, accessible chapter book.” -- Booklist
"Max is a protagonist readers will root for and whose imaginary adventures they’ll enjoy." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Max is a complex yet relatable character, and Bates's gray-scale pencil-and-gouache artwork conveys plenty of emotion." -- Publishers Weekly
Tolan’s vivid, clean writing is deceptively uncomplicated and the many issues touched upon are handled well. This book will resonate with kids while providing parents a great jumping-off point for conversations about how to overcome some of life’s obstacles.” -- School Library Journal
"Tolan creates a world rich with complex secondary characters, and Bates’s soft, realistic illustrations tie the story together and make it accessible to new readers and experienced readers alike." -- Horn Book
L'autore:
Stephanie Tolan won a Newbery Honor for SURVIVING THE APPLEWHITES, which was also an ALA Notable Book and a YALSA Best Book for Young Adults. She also won the Christopher Award for LISTEN! She lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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- EditoreArthur a Levine
- Data di pubblicazione2009
- ISBN 10 0545031540
- ISBN 13 9780545031547
- RilegaturaCopertina rigida
- Numero edizione1
- Numero di pagine146
- DisegnatoreBates Amy June
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