The children in Ms. Rooney's room are supposed to be writing about real people, but writing is Beast's worst subject.
Patricia Reilly Giff has recieved the Newbery Honor for Pictures of Hollis Woods and Lily’s Crossing, which is also a Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor Book. Nory Ryan’s Song was named an ALA Best Book for Young Adults and an ALA Notable Book. View titles by Patricia Reilly Giff
"Comfortably portrays the world of school and home, friends and family. Sims' lively pencil sketches augment the story."--School Library Journal.

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The children in Ms. Rooney's room are supposed to be writing about real people, but writing is Beast's worst subject.

Author

Patricia Reilly Giff has recieved the Newbery Honor for Pictures of Hollis Woods and Lily’s Crossing, which is also a Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor Book. Nory Ryan’s Song was named an ALA Best Book for Young Adults and an ALA Notable Book. View titles by Patricia Reilly Giff

Praise

"Comfortably portrays the world of school and home, friends and family. Sims' lively pencil sketches augment the story."--School Library Journal.

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