Ava and Pip: Volume 1

Carol Weston

Mar 2014 · Ava and Pip Book 1 · Sourcebooks, Inc.

About this ebook

The first installment in the Ava and Pip series, perfect for aspiring writers and anyone that loves palindromes and word play. Ava and Pip is a funny and heartfelt story of Ava, an outgoing girl who wants to help her sister come out of her shell, and become a writer when she grows up.

"A love letter to language."—The New York Times

Meet outgoing Ava Wren, a fun fifth grader who tries not to lose patience with her shy big sister. She can't understand why Pip is so reserved and never seems to make friends with others, and decides to use her writing talents to help her sister overcome her shyness. She writes a short story based on the girl that ruined her sister's birthday party ... but it doesn't quite go over like she wanted it to.

Can Ava and her new friend help Pip come out of her shell? And can Ava get out of the mess she has made, and really be a real writer like she always dreamed?

Great for parents, educators and librarians looking for:

A heartwarming read that has messages of sisterhood, identity, and friendship

Funny books for girls ages 9 to 12

A story that incorporates word play (especially palindromes!)

A story with a character wants to be a writer, perfect for aspiring young authors

Ratings and reviews

A story about two sisters who learn that there is more to life than just books and adventures. They learn to respect one another and have fun while doing it.

It is so good for little kids

Awesome

About the author

Carol Weston writes for all ages and has been the advice columnist at Girls’ Life since 1994. Her 16 award-winning books include Speed of Life, Ava and Pip, and Girltalk, which came out in a dozen languages. Speed of Life is a YALSA “Best Fiction for Young Adults,” and The New York Times calls it “funny, perceptive, and moving.” Carol has been a guest on The View, Today, Oprah, and CNN Español. Her website is carolweston.com.