Getting Rid of Marjorie
Published on 21. July 2015
121 pages
978-1-5040-1345-1 (ISBN)
Description
This fifth-grader is not too fond of her new step-grandmother-"an affecting funny story" (
Publishers Weekly).
When summer comes, Emily is looking forward to spending more time with Grandfather. Ever since Grandma Ellen's death, Emily has felt especially close to him. He's never too busy to listen to her, and he always understands her feelings.
But Emily's summer is unexpectedly ruined when Grandfather returns from a vacation with a new wife. Her name is Marjorie, and Emily hates her. There's no way Marjorie can replace Grandma Ellen, and she's certain to destroy Grandfather's happiness. So Emily decides to get rid of her. The jealousy and problems caused by Marjorie's arrival are refreshingly handled in the first novel by Betty Ren Wright.
When summer comes, Emily is looking forward to spending more time with Grandfather. Ever since Grandma Ellen's death, Emily has felt especially close to him. He's never too busy to listen to her, and he always understands her feelings.
But Emily's summer is unexpectedly ruined when Grandfather returns from a vacation with a new wife. Her name is Marjorie, and Emily hates her. There's no way Marjorie can replace Grandma Ellen, and she's certain to destroy Grandfather's happiness. So Emily decides to get rid of her. The jealousy and problems caused by Marjorie's arrival are refreshingly handled in the first novel by Betty Ren Wright.
More details
Person
Betty Ren Wright (1927-2013) was the distinguished author of numerous books for young readers. Her thrillers, including
The Dollhouse Murders, Christina's Ghost,and
Crandall's Castle, have each won numerous state awards. In addition to her middle-grade mysteries, Wright has also penned more than thirty-five picture books for children, including
The Blizzard, which appeared on state-award master lists and was named a Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year. In 2006 she was honored as a Notable Wisconsin Children's Author by the Wisconsin Library Association.
Content
- Intro
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- 1 Terrible News
- 2 Nobody Cares
- 3 The Homecoming
- 4 The World's Falling Apart
- 5 Emily's Project
- 6 The First Step
- 7 Grandpa's Big Announcement
- 8 A Case of Nosy-itis
- 9 A Chance to Talk
- 10 The "Burglar" Strikes
- 11 The Missing Sneaker
- 12 Emily Attacks
- 13 The End of the Project
- Copyright Page
