BITTERSWEET SUMMER
PUBLICATION DATE: MARCH 1, 2012
Albert Whitman & Co.
In the next Katie Jordan adventure Katie and Claire compete to get their former fourth grade teacher to marry their dads. Katie thinks Ms. Morgan would be the perfect mother for HER. At the same time, she understands how much Claire needs a mom. What a dilemma!
In a surprise move, Katie's brother Tyler asks their mom to give up her career as a singer so she can come back home. Will she do it?
How can Katie possibly choose between her mom and Ms. Morgan. She loves both of them.
This satisfying novel is recommended for its realistic situations and eminently human characters. A tender, believable middle-grade book. --Kirkus Reviews
PUBLICATION DATE: MARCH 1, 2012
Albert Whitman & Co.
In the next Katie Jordan adventure Katie and Claire compete to get their former fourth grade teacher to marry their dads. Katie thinks Ms. Morgan would be the perfect mother for HER. At the same time, she understands how much Claire needs a mom. What a dilemma!
In a surprise move, Katie's brother Tyler asks their mom to give up her career as a singer so she can come back home. Will she do it?
How can Katie possibly choose between her mom and Ms. Morgan. She loves both of them.
This satisfying novel is recommended for its realistic situations and eminently human characters. A tender, believable middle-grade book. --Kirkus Reviews
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When Claire, Katie's perfect classmate and neighbor, plans a fancy Thanksgiving dinner, Katie begins to wonder if the relaxed day she, her father, and her messy little brother usually enjoy means they are not a "real" family. In bookstores now! ANNE WARREN SMITH -- Author of Children's Books
Author of children's books
Katie Jordan's Adventures Continue . . .
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TEACHERS: The activity guides for "Turkey Monster Thanksgiving" and "Tails of Spring Break" are online at www.albertwhitman.com
TEACHERS: The activity guides for "Turkey Monster Thanksgiving" and "Tails of Spring Break" are online at www.albertwhitman.com
Katie's pet-sitting business gets crazy and brings her a surprising new friend. Taking care of lonely pets -- Now, how hard could THAT be? Available in hardcover from the author. To be out in paperback, January, 2012. 