
Gloria Rising
Ann Cameron(Author)
Random House Books for Young Readers (Publisher)
Published on 8. June 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-0-440-41998-3 (ISBN)
Description
If you loved The Stories Julian Tells, wait until you hear about the adventures of his best friend, Gloria! The Julian's World chapter book series is all about friendship, family, and imagination!
What if your dream came true . . . and nobody believed you?
When Gloria goes to the store to buy an onion, she can't believe who she meets! A real astronaut named Dr. Grace Street. Dr. Street explains to Gloria that problems aren't always as big as they seem. And that's good news! Because Gloria's problem feels gigantic. She can't seem to do anything to please her teacher, Mrs. Yardley. When Gloria writes a report about meeting Dr. Street, Mrs. Yardley doesn't believe her. How can Gloria prove she's telling the truth?
"Kids will be thrilled by the possibility of running into an astronaut in the checkout line." -The Bulletin, Recommended
What if your dream came true . . . and nobody believed you?
When Gloria goes to the store to buy an onion, she can't believe who she meets! A real astronaut named Dr. Grace Street. Dr. Street explains to Gloria that problems aren't always as big as they seem. And that's good news! Because Gloria's problem feels gigantic. She can't seem to do anything to please her teacher, Mrs. Yardley. When Gloria writes a report about meeting Dr. Street, Mrs. Yardley doesn't believe her. How can Gloria prove she's telling the truth?
"Kids will be thrilled by the possibility of running into an astronaut in the checkout line." -The Bulletin, Recommended
Reviews / Votes
"Cameron's crisply direct advice, all of which is right on, ranges from practical items . . . to profound character-building insights-and the learning goes on in an author's note citing Internet resources about space exploration."-Kirkus Reviews"Kids will be thrilled by the possibility of running into an astronaut in the checkout line."-The Bulletin, Recommended
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Random House USA Inc
Target group
Children/juvenile
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
US School Grade: From First Grade to Fourth Grade, Interest Age: From 6 to 9 years
Product notice
Paperback (digest)
Illustrations
BLACK & WHITE ILLUSTRATIONS
Dimensions
Height: 193 mm
Width: 131 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
77 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-440-41998-3 (9780440419983)
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Persons
Ann Cameron is the bestselling author of many popular children's books, including the Julian's World series. She lives in Guatemala.