Happy Birthday, Sophie Hartley
Jun 2010 · Sold by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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The big day is coming—but will her wild wish come true? “Fans of Clementine, Judy Moody, and Ramona will also want to unwrap this gem of a story.” —School Library Journal
Sophie Hartley is almost sure that her dad said okay when she asked for a baby gorilla for her birthday. Soon the kids at school want to know every detail about the gorilla, and dealing with her enthusiastic classmates gets harder as the big day approaches. When teenage sister Nora leaves their shared bedroom for her own space in the attic, and close friend Jenna shows signs of becoming a shrieker, Sophie finds it hard to remain optimistic. Maybe painting her windowsills purple will help. And maybe she’ll get the perfect present!
Funny and believable, the story of a big birthday will please Sophie fans old and new.
Praise for Queen Sophie Hartley:
“Humorous . . . droll dialogue and strong characters.” —Kirkus Reviews
Sophie Hartley is almost sure that her dad said okay when she asked for a baby gorilla for her birthday. Soon the kids at school want to know every detail about the gorilla, and dealing with her enthusiastic classmates gets harder as the big day approaches. When teenage sister Nora leaves their shared bedroom for her own space in the attic, and close friend Jenna shows signs of becoming a shrieker, Sophie finds it hard to remain optimistic. Maybe painting her windowsills purple will help. And maybe she’ll get the perfect present!
Funny and believable, the story of a big birthday will please Sophie fans old and new.
Praise for Queen Sophie Hartley:
“Humorous . . . droll dialogue and strong characters.” —Kirkus Reviews
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October 31, 2010
Sophie is about to turn 10. This is a special birthday and requires a special gift. All she wants is a baby gorilla. Sophie doesn't mean to tell her friends she's getting the gorilla. Her parents have been so busy with Nora moving out of Sophie's room and into the attic and with Thad's upcoming 16th birthday that Sophie has felt left out. That is when it slips out. Now she has to find a way to get a gorilla because her friends believe she made it all up. This is a great book about a young girl growing up and the changes that happen with friends and family. A great book to recommend especially to upper elementary and lower middle grades.
About the author
Stephanie Greene is the author of many books for young readers, including the popular Owen Foote books. Ms. Greene lives in Chapel Hill, N.C. Her website is www.stephaniegreenebooks.com.
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