A heartfelt middle-grade from New York Times-bestselling author Barbara O'Connor about a young boy who goes on an adventure after the loss of his older brother--timeless, classic, and whimsical.
Walter Tipple is looking for adventure. His big brother, Tank, always used to say, "Let's you and me go see the world, Little Man"--but Tank went to the army and never came home, and Walter doesn't know how to see the world without him. But then he meets the brash, brave new girl next door named Posey, as well as an eccentric man named Banjo who's off on a bodacious adventure of his own. What follows is a summer of mishaps, mayhem, strange quests, and strong friendships--and maybe, Walter can learn who he's supposed to be without the brother he always wanted to be like. This is a wild, adventurous, and utterly heartfelt story from the acclaimed and bestselling author Barbara O'Connor.
Publisher: Macmillan
Original Binding: Trade Paperback
Pages: 240 pages
ISBN-10: 1250821061
Item Weight: 0.4 lbs
Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.7 x 7.6 inches
Customer Reviews: 4 out of 5 stars 501 to 1,000 ratings
Halfway to Harmony:
"The two children balance fear with bravery . . . Heartfelt and accessible." --Kirkus Reviews "This friendship story is sweet and savory, with memorable main characters in Walter, Posey, and Banjo and a story elegant in its simplicity." --Booklist Wish:
"A touching tale of resilience sure to resonate with children who have ever felt like they didn't belong." --School Library Journal "A warm, real, and heartfelt tale." --Kirkus Reviews "O'Connor has the setting and colloquial mountain speech down pat, but most important, she gets at the heart of Charlie's unhappiness, showing that wishes may come true, but perhaps not in the ways we expect." --The Horn Book
Wonderland:
"Featuring sympathetic characters and a gratifying resolution, this novel by O'Connor celebrates friendship human and canine alike." --Publishers Weekly "Mavis, Rose, and Henry all find that true, lasting friendship develops with time, trust, and a number of setbacks to overcome along the way." --School Library Journal
Barbara O'Connor was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina. She has written many award-winning books for children, including Wonderland, Wish, How to Steal a Dog and The Fantastic Secret of Owen Jester. barbaraoconnor.com
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