The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z.
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Published
New York, NY : Walker & Co, c2010.
Physical Desc
198 pages ;.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 7
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Lamar Public Library (C426) - JUVENILE FICTION | J fic MES | On Shelf |
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Published
New York, NY : Walker & Co, c2010.
Format
Book
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 4.2, 7 Points
Level 4.2, 7 Points
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Description
Seventh-grader Gianna Zales loves art and cross-country running. She is not so crazy about research projects or anything involving time-management skills, and has somehow gotten to within a week of the due date of a huge science assignment with no work to show. But how hard can it be to find and catalog 25 different varieties of leaves-especially in Vermont, where Robert Frost was inspired to write "Birches" and countless other poems about nature. However, family obligations keep interfering. Her father runs the town's funeral home, but even a close proximity to death can't prepare her for her own grandmother's decline. Suddenly, Nonna is forgetting everything. Also, Coach Napper has told Gianna that she must bring her science grade up to participate in sectionals, and beautiful, arrogant Bianca would love to take her place as the team's star runner. Gianna's mother means well, but is struggling with Nonna's failing health. Youngsters will find much to relate to in this likable protagonist's struggle to balance family and academic commitments. While it is no surprise when it all comes together in the end, plot twists keep readers engaged, and Messner's warm and humorous tone will capture even reluctant readers.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Messner, K. (2010). The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z. . Walker & Co .
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Messner, Kate. 2010. The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z.. Walker & Co.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Messner, Kate. The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z. Walker & Co, 2010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Messner, Kate. The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z. Walker & Co , 2010.
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