its below my level but its a really cute story
Extraordinary
By Miriam Spitzer Franklin
Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
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Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 3 - 5 | S | 4.5 | 49258 |
Pansy’s chasing extraordinary, hoping she reaches it in time for her friend’s triumphant return. But what lies at the end of Pansy’s journey might not be exactly what she had expectedor wanted.
Extraordinary is a heartfelt, occasionally funny, coming-of-age middle grade novel by debut author Miriam Spitzer Franklin. It’s sure to appeal to fans of Cynthia Lord’s Rules and will inspire young friends to cherish the times they spend together. Every day should be lived like it’s extraordinary.
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Book Reviews (3)
This book would have to be my favorite book I've read in a long time. Miriam is a great author, and I anticipate reading her new book, Call Me Sunflower. I've been really inspired by Extraordinary, and I've learned to never give up on your friends, and always keep your promises, even if you need to overcome your biggest fears. Overcoming your fears for a friend really shows that you care about them a lot, and that's important. I will live by this lesson for a long time, I can guarantee you.
Extraordinary by Miriam Spitzer Franklin is about how and why Pansy wants to become extraordinary for her friend Anna. Pansy and Anna are best friends and try to do everything together but Pansy backs out on everything. Like when Pansy promised Anna she would take ice skating lessons but quits after one lesson. Or when she promised she would cut her hair for locks of love but only Anna walked out with her hair cut. But after Pansy backed out of going to overnight camp with Anna, Anna and Pansy have a fight. while at camp Anna gets meningitis and can no longer talk. When Pansy finds out Anna is about to have brain surgery she promises Anna she will be a good friend from now on. Pansy thinks that Anna will be back to her normal self, but her mom tells her that not how it goes. But Pansy still believes. Will Anna be back to her normal self. I would recommend this book to people who like suspense and friendship. It shows how even tho friends can change on the outside if you are true friends you'll be the same to your friends.I like this book because it is sincere and loving.