Like every teenager, sometimes she wonders what other people are thinking, but in this unusual novel, you get to find outby leaping into. By the way wendy mass, my aunt bought a book from you and she got it signed. Oct 25, 2016 wendy mass is the new york times bestselling author of eighteen novels for young people which have been translated into 20 languages and nominated for 76 state book awards, including a mangoshaped space which was awarded the schneider family book award by the american library association, leap day, the twice upon a time fairy tale series. I wrote it mostly over the spring and summer of 2003, and mostly outdoors. For soon to be sixteen year old josie taylor, this is a reality. Wendy mass books, author biography, and reading level. Wendy mass is the author of numerous young adult and childrens books. The leap is about a daughter and her view of her mother. Leap day is about a girl, josie taylor, whose birthday is on leap day. Leap day by wendy mass i thought the book was very creative and very unique, i especially loved how each chapter had a a and b, a showing in josies point of view, b showing in other peoples point of view. Leap day is a teen novel written by wendy mass about a girl who was born on leap day. Camille purposely throws felicies beloved music box out the.
Leap day ebook by wendy mass 9780316028738 rakuten kobo. Wendy masss novel balances lighthearted fun with a thoughtful examination of the many ways we only think we know and understand each other. Her name was karen not sure if you remember but i just wanted to let you know in case you did remember. Wendy mass is the author of the ala schneider family award winner a mangoshaped space and leap day. Wendy mass born april 22, 1967 is an author of young adult novels and childrens books her 2003 novel, a mangoshaped space won the american library association ala schneider family book award for middle school in 2004. On her fourth leap birthday, when she turns sixteen, josie has a number of momentous experiences, including taking her drivers test, auditioning for a school play, and celebrating with her family and friends. The entire book is set on one day, and that day is her 16th leap day birthday. Little, brown books for young readers date of issue. Its about a girl named josie, and she was born on leap day. Leap day is a book about a girl named josie taylor. All of these eighteen books gained worldwide recognition and havebeen translated into 20 languages to meet the needs of readers from across the globe. Wendy lives in new jersey with her husband and their twins.
This fascinating, surprising new novel is full of everyday imaginations and truths in the life and future of every teenage girl, as it tells the story of soontobe16 josie taylor, who was born on leap day. Told from josies perspective and the perspective of her friends and. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. In an extreme overreaction, she flees the party and cuts leo out of her life. Whats the theme of the book leap day by wendy mass. Wendy mass author wendy mass is the new york times bestselling author of the candymakers, the ala schneider family award winner a mangoshaped space, leap day, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, heaven looks a lot like the mall, and every soul a star. That is, until their tenth birthday party, at which amanda happens to overhear leo talking her down to some classmates. Wendy mass is the author of eleven novels for young people which have been translated into languages and nominated for 46 state book awards, including a mangoshaped space which was awarded the schneider family book award by the american library association, leap day, the twice upon a time fairy tale series, every soul a star, 11 birthdays, heaven looks a lot. This also includes matured character development which means that the novel overall was much more realistic than her previous books, josie, the main character, was much older than previous characters, and the content and storyline were similar to what.
Overview sixteenyearold josie taylor was born on leap day, february 29, and today is her fourth real birthday, full of birthday surprises, a school play audition, her drivers test, a scavenger hunt, and the secret sweetsixteen initiation at the lake. There is a very insightful book called leap day by wendy mass that was released in anticipation of this februarys special day. Wendy mass, the reader is taken through josies day of turning sixteen. But even more importantly, she is celebrating her sweet 16 and her fourth birthday. Also, each chapter is told from a different point of view. This book is very well written and interesting, too. She wanted to be an astronaut but decided her carsickness was not a good trait for that career, so she became a writer instead and hasnt looked back since. Wendy mass is the author of the awardwinning books for readers a mango shaped space, leap day, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, heaven looks a lot like the mall, every soul a star, the candymakers, 11 birthdays, finally, and the twice upon a time series.
It is told in alternating chaptersa chapter a and a. Wendy mass is the author of awardwinning books for young readers, including 11 birthdays, finally, gifts, the last present, and the twice upon a time series. I read a mango shaped space a while ago and loved it. Leap day ebook king county library system bibliocommons. Little, brown books for young readers, february 2004. Her style in this book is really good, and really gives you a deeper insight into the story. All masss novels were adapted as audiobooks by recorded books. Like every teenager, sometimes she wonders what other people are thinking, but in this unusual novel, you get to find outby. Leap day book by wendy mass half price books marketplace. Schneider family book award, american library association, and best books for the teen age selection, new york public library.
Her most recent novel, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, was a book sense pick. Friendship, growing up, secrets, being yourself, milestones, making assumptions. The book was very interesting and modern, plus it was very relatable. Wendy mass is the author of the awardwinning a mangoshaped space, leap day, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, heaven looks a lot like the mall, and every soul a star. Interview with wendy mass, author of a mangoshaped space. Click on any book cover to learn more about my stand alone titles, the space taxi series, the willow falls series, or the twice upon a time series. What is the story, the leap, by louise erdrich about. Wendy mass books list of books by author wendy mass. A security guard grabs felicie and is about to strike her when shes saved. What if you could step into everyone elses shoes for just one day. The book takes place in 24 hours on her 16th technically her 4th birthday. Their was a lady there that made a spell to make them become fr. Wendy mass is the author of eleven novels for young people which have been translated into languages and nominated for 46 state book awards, including a mangoshaped space which was awarded the schneider family book award by the american library association, leap day, the twice upon a time fairy tale series, every soul a star, 11 birthdays, heaven looks a lot like the mall, jeremy fink. Reviews masss book is a unique portrayal of what motivates people, and it will satisfy readers gossip fetish as it sparks their interest in the others around them.
Her most popular book is probably a mango shaped space, but author wendy mass has written many other novels for preteens and young adults, including leap year, jeremy fink and the meaning of. Wendy mass is the author of the awardwinning books for readers a mangoshaped space, leap day, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, heaven looks a lot like the mall, every soul a star, the candymakers, 11 birthdays, finally, and the twice upon a time series. Leap day by wendy mass overdrive rakuten overdrive. Wendy mass born april 22, 2018 is an author of young adult novels and childrens books. Scary chase scene between camilles homicidal mother and felicie. Soontobesixteen josie taylor was born on leap day, february 29, and now its her fourth birthday. Wendy mass is the new york times nyt bestselling author of eighteennovels which have been nominated for 76 state book awards as of now. Jan 31, 2004 leap day, by wendy mass, was one of the best books i have ever read. She tells people her hobbies are photography and hiking, but theyre really collecting candy bar wrappers and searching for buried. This is only josies fourth real birthday, because she was born on leap day meaning her birthday comes around every four years.
Leap day, by wendy mass, was one of the best books i have ever read. Wendy mass is the new york times bestselling author of the candymakers, the ala schneider family award winner a mangoshaped space, leap day, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, heaven looks a lot like the mall, and every soul a star. Leap day is different than any other book ive read. Today is a big day for josie taylorshe has play auditions and a drivers test. Wendy masss novel balances lighthearted fun with a thoughtful examination. But even more importantly, she is celebrating her sweet. Login register for bookmarks and favorites home series archive. Engage your students during remote learning with video readalouds. Wendy mass tells the story of beauty and the beast, as never heard before. This fascinating, surprising new novel is full of everyday imaginations and truths in the life and future of every teenage girl, as it tells the story of. What really interested me was that the whole book took place over this one day, her 16th birthday. Leading off each chapter is josies breezily ingenuous firstperson account.
Lots of physical comedy, with characters getting injured in a comical way crashing into poles, bonking their heads, falling over, taking deathdefying tumbles, etc. Stand alone books space taxi series willow falls series twice upon a time series. Sep 06, 2006 buy the paperback book leap day by wendy mass at indigo. Because josies birthday is on february 29th, leap day, which only occurs every four years, so shes really sixteen. Out of all the books ive read that have been written by wendy mass, ive found leap day to be one of the most mature reads. Wendy mass born april 22, 1967 is an author of young adult novels and childrens books. Josie shares this special day with her best friends megan, katy, and zoey, as well as a cast of school friends and enemies, family, and even complete strangers.
She tells people her hobbies are photography and hiking, but theyre really collecting. Buy the paperback book leap day by wendy mass at indigo. Leap day was a junior library guild selection, made the texas taysha list, and was chosen for the international reading associations ira young adult choices list for 2006. Teenager josie taylor is turning fourher birthday is february 29. But even more importantly, she is celebrating her sweet sixteen and her fourth birthdayshe was born on leap day. Feb 01, 2004 josies 16th birthday is also her fourth birthday. Oct 18, 2015 wendy mass is the new york times bestselling author of the candymakers, the ala schneider family award winner a mangoshaped space, leap day, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, heaven looks a lot like the mall, and every soul a star. Her 2003 novel, a mangoshaped space which won the american library association ala schneider family book award for middle school in 2004. They escape to paris from a strict orphanage in brittany and face some challenging situations like navigating the.
Leap day isbn 9780316537285 pdf epub wendy mass ebook. The last present by wendy mass books, resources, supplies. Her wellknown works include a mango shaped space, jeremy fink and the. I really loved writing this book even though the characters are older than what i usually write the book is for kids 12 and up because the main character is 16. What is the setting of the book leap day by wendy mass. Sixteenyearold josie taylor was born on leap day, february 29, and today is her fourth real birthday, full of birthday surprises, a school play audition, her drivers test, a scavenger hunt, and the secret sweetsixteen initiation at the lake. This offerings action occurs entirely on leap day, advancing in timed increments over the course of the day, each chapter divided into two narratives.
Wendy mass is a good auther and i read almost all her books. In this slowpaced middleschool friendship saga, mildly spiced with a bit of fantasy, readers meet amanda and leo, best friends who have spent every birthday together since day one. The way it is written opens your eyes as to why certain people act certain ways. On her fourth leap birthday, when she turns sixteen, josie has a number of momentous experiences, including taking her drivers test, auditioning for a, isbn 9780316537285. Like any average teenager, sometimes she wonders what other people are thinking. Awardwinning author wendy mass delivers leap day, chosen by the junior library guild as a 2004 selection. Her 2003 novel, a mangoshaped space won the american library association ala schneider family book award for middle school in 2004. I would really recomend this book because it has great details and all amazing things. What if all you like to do is read books and search for odd objects that other people drop. What are three main characters in the book leap year by wendy.
Little, brown books for young readers, sep 3, 2007 juvenile fiction 224 pages. Today is a big day for josie taylor she has play auditions and a drivers test. When youre stuck with the name beauty, people expect a lot from you like beauty and grace and courage and a sense of style. Im feeling nostalgic over my second book, leap day. Leap day by wendy mass meet your next favorite book. Leap day by wendy mass pdf free download ebook books library.
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