Firegirl -- Tony Abbott

<b>This poignant novel about a boy's friendship with a burn victim is perfect for fans of R. J. Palacio's <i>Wonder</i></b> <p/> 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.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Tony Abbott<br><b>Publisher:</b> Little, Brown Books for Young Readers<br><b>Published:</b> 06/01/2007<br><b>Pages:</b> 160<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.29lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 7.64h x 5.50w x 0.44d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780316011709<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 9-12<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 4.1<br><b>Point Value:</b> 4<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Middle Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>106747 / Firegirl<br><br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Publishers Weekly</i> 06/04/2007 pg. 54<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><b>Tony Abbott</b> is the author of over 60 books for young readers, including the extremely popular Droon series, which has sold over 4.5 million books to date, and the Golden Kite winner <i>Firegirl</i>. He has worked in a bookstore and a library, and currently lives in Connecticut with his wife and two daughters.</p>