Finding Serendipity
Feb 2015 · Macmillan + ORM
4.8star
4 reviews
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289
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About this ebook
A magical journey into the land where stories come from
“[A] sweet-toned, summer-fun story.” —The New York Times Book Review
When Tuesday McGillycuddy and her beloved dog, Baxterr, discover that Tuesday's mother—the famous author Serendipity Smith—has gone missing, they set out on a magical adventure. In their quest to find Serendipity, they discover the mysterious and unpredictable place that stories come from. Here, Tuesday befriends the fearless Vivienne Small, learns to sail an enchanted boat, tangles with an evil pirate, and discovers the truth about her remarkable dog. Along the way, she learns what it means to be a writer and how difficult it can sometimes be to get all the way to The End.
This title has Common Core connections.
Finding Serendipity by Angelica Banks, with illustrations by Stevie Lewis, is the first in a series. that continues with book two, A Week Without Tuesday.
“This enchanting story . . . celebrates the imagination and the connection writers feel with their stories. Spunky characters; spot-on pacing, providing perfectly timed plot revelations; and fully imagined worlds make this a charming winner.” —Booklist, starred review
“With cinematic imagery and keen wit, the authors construct an inventive novel.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Young writers will find inspiration in the tale—especially those who have a story within them but might be too shy to tell it.” —The New York Times Book Review
“[A] sweet-toned, summer-fun story.” —The New York Times Book Review
When Tuesday McGillycuddy and her beloved dog, Baxterr, discover that Tuesday's mother—the famous author Serendipity Smith—has gone missing, they set out on a magical adventure. In their quest to find Serendipity, they discover the mysterious and unpredictable place that stories come from. Here, Tuesday befriends the fearless Vivienne Small, learns to sail an enchanted boat, tangles with an evil pirate, and discovers the truth about her remarkable dog. Along the way, she learns what it means to be a writer and how difficult it can sometimes be to get all the way to The End.
This title has Common Core connections.
Finding Serendipity by Angelica Banks, with illustrations by Stevie Lewis, is the first in a series. that continues with book two, A Week Without Tuesday.
“This enchanting story . . . celebrates the imagination and the connection writers feel with their stories. Spunky characters; spot-on pacing, providing perfectly timed plot revelations; and fully imagined worlds make this a charming winner.” —Booklist, starred review
“With cinematic imagery and keen wit, the authors construct an inventive novel.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Young writers will find inspiration in the tale—especially those who have a story within them but might be too shy to tell it.” —The New York Times Book Review
Ratings and reviews
4.8
4 reviews
Ryan English
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October 25, 2020
I read this to my toddler. She definitely enjoyed the book. I personally felt it dragged its feet a bit, but was good none the less.
Camille Jarzabek
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October 7, 2015
I had to read this book for a report and I wasn't sure at first. But then it was a great ending with great storyline!!!
Aja Monet
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May 28, 2016
I loved it.
About the author
Angelica Banks is not one writer but two. Heather Rose and Danielle Wood are both award-winning authors of literary fiction. They have been friends for years, and when they decided to write a book together, they chose a pen name to make things easy.
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