Piper Reed, Forever Friend - Hardcover

Holt, Kimberly Willis

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0805090088 ISBN 13: 9780805090086

Publisher: Henry Holt Books for Young Readers, 2012

Synopsis

Piper is excited to move to a new state and catch up with old friends. But the move doesn't go as smoothly as she expected: Piper has trouble feeling accepted in her new surroundings. But then she meets Arizona Smiley. Arizona is an avid stamp collector and bowls in a league. Piper is intrigued by Arizona's originality and before long, she wins Arizona's affections, and the two become great friends. This move turns out to be the best one yet, and Piper is eager to spread her trademark "Get Off the Bus" catchphrase once again.

About this title

Product Description:

Piper Reed, Forever Friend Ten-year-old Piper moves yet again when her father, who is a Chief Petty Officer in the Navy, gets assigned to Norfolk, Virginia, and although the move takes a bit of adjustment, she soon makes friends with the girl next door and catches up with old friends too. Full description

Review:

"Crisp writing from a National Book Award winner . . . Holt relays quotidian events with humor and insight." --Publishers Weekly on Piper Reed, Navy Brat

"Launching a new series, Piper's foray sets sail with verve, fun, and spunk." --Kirkus Reviews on Piper Reed, Navy Brat

"This appealing Navy family is loving without being cloying, strong without being perfect, and optimistic without seeming unbelievable. We salute you, Piper! On to the next adventure!" --The Horn Book on Piper Reed, the Great Gypsy

"Piper Reed is back and is as charming as ever. . . . A natural for fans of Clementine or Judy Moody, as well as readers ready to step beyond Junie B. Jones." --School Library Journal on Piper Reed Gets a Job

"Holt infuses the American pioneer landscape with a hint of magical realism in this intimate and epic coming-of-age tale. . . . Drawing on such diverse themes as Manifest Destiny, personal identity and cross-cultural relationships, the author has crafted a satisfying all-ages story that hosts a dazzling array of richly realized secondary characters . . . and flows as effortlessly as the Platte River." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review on The Water Seeker

About this edition

• Publisher: Henry Holt Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0805090088
• ISBN 13: 9780805090086
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 152
• Illustrator: Davenier Christine