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A Mango-Shaped Space - by Wendy Mass (Paperback)

Name: A Mango-Shaped Space - by Wendy Mass (Paperback)
Brand: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
SKU: 88894793
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"From the moment I read a story by Wendy Mass, I knew she was a writer to watch.
240 Pages
Young Adult Fiction, Coming of Age

Description

About the Book

Mia Winchell has synesthesia, the mingling of perceptions whereby a person can see sounds, smell colors, and taste shapes. Forced to reveal her condition, she must look to herself to develop an understanding and appreciation of her gift in this coming-of-age novel.

Book Synopsis

"From the moment I read a story by Wendy Mass, I knew she was a writer to watch." --Judy Blume

An award-winning book from the New York Times bestselling author of Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life and The Candymakers for fans for of Wonder and Counting by Sevens

Mia Winchell appears to be a typical kid, but she's keeping a big secret--sounds, numbers, and words have color for her. No one knows, and Mia wants to keep it that way. But when trouble at school finally forced Mia to reveal her secret, she must learn to accept herself and embrace her ability, called synesthesia, the mingling of perceptions whereby a person can see sounds, smell colors, or taste shapes.

Winner of the ALA Schneider Family Book Award

Review Quotes

"An intriguing first novel. Well-defined characterizations, natural-sounding dialogue, and concrete imagery."--Publishers Weekly

"An original, brightly written tale."--Washington Post

"From the moment I read a story by Wendy Maas I knew she was a writer to watch. I welcome her first book and am certain young readers will, too."--Judy Blume

"Funny and touching at the same time. Wendy Mass has a winner in Mango's Mia!"--Meg Cabot

"I love it! Such an interesting, touching story about an issue I knew nothing about. And I want to adopt Zack and keep him forever."--Karen Cushman, author of the Newbery Medal winner The Midwife's Apprentice

About the Author

Wendy Mass is the New York Times bestselling author of The Candymakers, Pi in the Sky, Every Soul a Star, Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life, and A Mango-Shaped Space.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.6 Inches (H) x 5.1 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)

Weight: .45 Pounds

Suggested Age: 10-13 Years

Sub-Genre: Coming of Age

Genre: Young Adult Fiction

Number of Pages: 240

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Format: Paperback

Author: Wendy Mass

Language: English

Street Date: October 1, 2005

TCIN: 88894793

UPC: 9780316058254

Item Number (DPCI): 247-53-8570

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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