The Flip-Flop Girl - Softcover

Paterson, Katherine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0780763971 ISBN 13: 9780780763975

Publisher: PERFECTION LEARNING CORP, 1996

Synopsis

Sometimes only a true friend can help you put your life back together.

Vinnie Matthews needs a real lifesaver - one that will bring her father back to life and let her family go home. Living with Grandma means having to be responsible for her little brother, Mason, who refuses to speak, and ignoring the kids who ask why he's so crazy. Then Vinnie meets Lupe, the mysterious "flip-flop girl" - who might just be the friend she needs, if only Vinnie can ignore the rumors about her past...

About this title

Review:

* "Resembles some of Paterson's most affecting books, such as Bridge to Terabithia and The Great Gilly Hopkins. . . . All readers will know more about themselves when they get to the conclusion of this powerful story."

About the Author:

Katherine Paterson was born in China in 1932 - she was the middle of five children. Her parents were missionaries and during her childhood the family travelled extensively. After graduating she was a teacher in Virginia and later she travelled to Japan where she lived for four years. Katherine Paterson is twice winner of the Newbery Medal: in 1978 for BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA and in 1981 for JACOB HAVE I LOVED. Katherine now lives in Vermont, USA and loves to teach, read and cook.

About this edition

• Publisher: PERFECTION LEARNING CORP
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0780763971
• ISBN 13: 9780780763975
• Binding: Paperback