Firegirl [electronic resource] / by Tony Abbott.
A middle school boy's life is changed when Jessica, a girl disfigured by burns, starts attending his Catholic school while receiving treatment at a local hospital.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780316050197 (electronic bk. : Adobe Digital Editions)
- ISBN: 0316050199 (electronic bk. : Adobe Digital Editions)
- Edition: 1st eBook ed.
- Publisher: New York : Little, Brown, 2007.
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General Note: | Title from eBook information screen. |
System Details Note: | Requires Adobe Digital Editions (file size: 220 KB). |
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Genre: | Children's stories. Electronic books. |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Homer Public Library | DIGITAL (Text) | 67973-1001 | Alaska Digital Library E-Book | Available | - |
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Firegirl
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Summary
Firegirl
This poignant novel about a boy's friendship with a burn victim is perfect for fans of R. J. Palacio's Wonder From the moment Jessica arrives, life is never quite the same for Tom and his seventh-grade classmates. They learn that Jessica has been in a fire and was badly burned, and will be attending St. Catherine's will receiving medical treatments. Despite her appearance and the fear she evokes in him and most of the class, Tom slowly develops a tentative friendship with Jessica that changes his life. This quietly powerful novel demonstrates that a small gesture can make a huge impact in someone's life.