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Firegirl

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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.

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Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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Kindle Book

  • ISBN: 9780316148191
  • Release date: November 15, 2008

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9780316050197
  • Release date: November 15, 2008

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9780316050197
  • File size: 305 KB
  • Release date: November 15, 2008

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Formats

Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
EPUB ebook

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:4.1
Lexile® Measure:670
Interest Level:4-8(MG)
Text Difficulty:2-3

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.

Expand title description text
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