The Last Fifth Grade of Emerson Elementary by Laura Shovan (English) Paperback B

Description: The Last Fifth Grade of Emerson Elementary by Laura Shovan "A story told in verse from multiple perspectives of the graduating fifth grade class of Emerson Elementary. The kids join together to try to save their school from being torn down to make way for a supermarket"-- FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An award-winning, big-hearted time capsule of one classs poems during a transformative school year. A great pick for fans of Margarita Engle and Eileen Spinelli. Eighteen kids,one year of poems,one school set to close.Two yellow bulldozerscrouched outside,ready to eat the buildingin one greedy gulp. But look out, bulldozers.Ms. Hills fifth-grade classhas plans for you.Theyre going to speak up and work togetherto save their school. Families change and new friendships form as these terrific kids grow up and move on in this whimsical novel-in-verse about finding your voice and making sure others hear it.Honors and Praise:Winner of a Cybils Award in PoetryWinner of an Arnold Adoff Poetry Honor Award for New VoicesAn NCTE Notable Verse NovelA Bank Street College of Education Best Childrens Book of the YearAn ILA-CBC Childrens ChoiceNominated for the Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice Award, the Wisconsin State Reading Association Childrens Book Award, the Rhode Island Childrens Book Award, and the Great Stone Face Award (New Hampshire), Lectio Book Award Master List "This gently evocative study of change in all its glory and terror would make a terrific read-aloud or introduction to a poetry unit. A most impressive debut." —School Library Journal"Sure to inspire the poet in all of us, young and old." —Mark Goldblatt, author of Twerp Author Biography Laura Shovan has been a writer since the second grade. After graduating from NYUs Dramatic Writing Program, she taught high school and worked as a freelance journalist. She is now an educational consultant for teens with learning difficulties. She edited two poetry anthologies and is the author of the Harriss Poetry prize-winning chapbook Moutain, Log, Salt, and Stone. Laura and her family live in Maryland, where she is a longtime poet-in-the-schools for the Maryland State Arts Council. This is her first novel. Visit her online at laurashovan.com and on Twitter at @LauraShovan. Review "The poems are easy to read, in authentic-sounding language that captures the poets personalities; avatar-like illustrations accompany each piece to remind readers of whos who. A helpful guide to poetic forms appears at the end of the book." —The Horn Book"Entertaining . . . Shovan skillfully employs different poetic forms and styles...Characters... will inspire readers as they find the courage to save their school and make their voices heard, both as a united front and as capable, valuable individuals." —Publishers Weekly "Eighteen kids. Eighteen Stories. An original idea, artfully and heartfully rendered. What a treat." —Eileen Spinelli, author of Another Day as Emily and other books "A delightful book, with an endearing cast of characters who can help teach the craft of poetry while sharing their own diverse personal stories." —Margarita Engle, Newbery Honor-winning author of The Surrender Tree Review Quote "The poems are easy to read, in authentic-sounding language that captures the poets personalities; avatar-like illustrations accompany each piece to remind readers of whos who. A helpful guide to poetic forms appears at the end of the book." -- The Horn Book "Entertaining . . . Shovan skillfully employs different poetic forms and styles...Characters... will inspire readers as they find the courage to save their school and make their voices heard, both as a united front and as capable, valuable individuals." -- Publishers Weekly Details ISBN0553521403 Author Laura Shovan Short Title LAST 5TH GRADE OF EMERSON ELEM Pages 272 Audience Age 8-12 Language English ISBN-10 0553521403 ISBN-13 9780553521405 Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Illustrations Yes Year 2018 Publication Date 2018-04-10 Imprint Yearling Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2018-04-10 NZ Release Date 2018-04-10 US Release Date 2018-04-10 UK Release Date 2018-04-10 Place of Publication New York Publisher Random House USA Inc Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141706977;

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