Threads by Ami Polonsky 2016 Hardcover Edition-image
Threads by Ami Polonsky 2016 Hardcover Edition-image
Threads by Ami Polonsky 2016 Hardcover Edition-image

Threads by Ami Polonsky 2016 Hardcover Edition

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ISBN-13: 9781484746905 LCCN: 2015-043621 brand: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Grade To: Seventh Grade Language: English Number of Pages: 256 Pages ISBN-10: 1484746902 Item Width: 5.9 in Book Title: Threads Intended Audience: Juvenile Audience Synopsis: To Whom It May Concern: Please, we need help! The day twelve-year-old Clara finds a desperate note in a purse in Bellman's department store, she is still reeling from the death of her adopted sister, Lola. By that day, thirteen-year-old Yuming has lost hope that the note she stashed in the purse will ever be found. She may be stuck sewing in the pale pink factory outside of Beijing forever. Clara grows more and more convinced that she was meant to find Yuming's note. Lola would have wanted her to do something about it. But how can Clara talk her parents, who are also in mourning, into going on a trip to China? Finally the time comes when Yuming weighs the options, measures the risk, and attempts a daring escape. The lives of two girls--one American, and one Chinese--intersect like two soaring kites in this story about loss, hope, and recovery., Don't miss Ami Polonsky's stunning new novel, World Made of Glass To Whom It May Concern: Please, we need help! The day twelve-year-old Clara finds a desperate note in a purse in Bellman's department store, she is still reeling from the death of her adopted sister, Lola. By that day, thirteen-year-old Yuming has lost hope that the note she stashed in the purse will ever be found. She may be stuck sewing in the pale pink factory outside of Beijing forever. Clara grows more and more convinced that she was meant to find Yuming's note. Lola would have wanted her to do something about it. But how can Clara talk her parents, who are also in mourning, into going on a trip to China? Finally the time comes when Yuming weighs the options, measures the risk, and attempts a daring escape. The lives of two girls -- one American, and one Chinese -- intersect like two soaring kites in this story about loss, hope, and recovery., To Whom It May Concern: Please, we need help! The day twelve-year-old Clara finds a desperate note in a purse in Bellman's department store, she is still reeling from the death of her adopted sister, Lola. By that day, thirteen-year-old Yuming has lost hope that the note she stashed in the purse will ever be found. She may be stuck sewing in the pale pink factory outside of Beijing forever. Clara grows more and more convinced that she was meant to find Yuming's note. Lola would have wanted her to do something about it. But how can Clara talk her parents, who are also in mourning, into going on a trip to China? Finally the time comes when Yuming weighs the options, measures the risk, and attempts a daring escape.The lives of two girls--one American, and one Chinese--intersect like two soaring kites in this story about loss, hope, and recovery. Topic: People & Places / Asia, Family / Siblings, Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings Item Height: 1 in Author: Ami Polonsky Item Length: 8.5 in Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Genre: Juvenile Fiction gtin13: 9781484746905 Item Weight: 14.7 Oz Format: Hardcover Grade From: Third Grade Publication Year: 2016

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  1. Absolutely loved this book—heartfelt, moving, and beautifully written. The characters are so real, and the emotional depth kept me hooked from start to finish. A touching story about friendship, family, and resilience. Highly recommend for a powerful, uplifting read!

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