Talk About a Family: An Illustrated Chapter Book for Kids (Ages 8-12) About Family Tension, Change, and Love

Greenfield, Eloise

ISBN 10: 0064404447 / ISBN 13: 9780064404440

Published by HarperCollins, 1993

Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00048019682

Synopsis:

A chapter book perfect for early independent readers about change, family tension, and the power of love, by legendary author Eloise Greenfield and with illustrations by James Calvin.

Genny is hopeful that her brother's return from the army will magically stop her parents from fighting all the time. But when Larry's return doesn't produce the miracle she had counted on, Genny is angry. It takes a sympathetic friend to help her understand that change isn't necessarily bad—and that families can still love each other, no matter what happens. 

James Calvin's dynamic black-and-white illustrations perfectly complement Greenfield's kid-friendly text, making this chapter book perfect for early independent readers.

From the Back Cover: Genny's parents are fighting... again.Her little sister is hiding in the bedroom. Still, Genny is hopeful. tonight is the night her big brother Larry comes home from the army. Genny is confident that Larry will say exactly the right thing to make the family happy and loving again-the way they used to be.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Talk About a Family: An Illustrated Chapter ...
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication Date: 1993
Binding: Soft cover
Illustrator: Calvin, James
Condition: Good