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The Great Unexpected - Sharon Creech
The Great Unexpected
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Humorous and heartfelt, this is a story of pairs— of Sybil and Nula (sisters who grew up together in Rook’s Orchard, Ireland) and Naomi and Lizzie (both orphans in present day Blackbird Tree, USA) and unraveling mysteries about family and identity. Naomi and Lizzie’s tragedies turn into a life... show more
Humorous and heartfelt, this is a story of pairs— of Sybil and Nula (sisters who grew up together in Rook’s Orchard, Ireland) and Naomi and Lizzie (both orphans in present day Blackbird Tree, USA) and unraveling mysteries about family and identity. Naomi and Lizzie’s tragedies turn into a life filled with hope, as old misunderstandings and sorrows between Sybil and Nula gi
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Edition language: English
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Rashika, The Book Owl
Rashika, The Book Owl rated it
4.0 Not Creech's best but still enjoyable!
As gorgeous as this book was, I felt let down. Sharon Creech is one of my favorite childhood authors and I’ve been wanting to read this book forever, since it came out to be precise. I remember the excitement I felt when I found out Sharon Creech had a new book out. I added it to my Goodreads, to-re...
Suzanne Reads
Suzanne Reads rated it
4.0 The Great Unexpected
A friend let me borrow his (signed!) copy of this delightful book, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.I wasn't really sure what to to expect from this story, and it kept me engaged all the way through with its twists and turns and the lovely characters. It had a very "fairy tale" feeling, with char...
guiltlessreader
guiltlessreader rated it
Originally posted on my blog Guiltless Reading Open yourself up to the unexpected ... open yourself up to possibilities. The book in one sentence: An orphaned girl's luck changes on the day that a boy falls out of a tree.My two cents: It's been awhile since I've sunk my teeth into a good children's ...
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