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Courage for Beginners - by Karen Harrington (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • Twelve-year-old Mysti Murphy wishes she were a character in a book.
  • 8-12 Years
  • 7.6" x 5.2" Paperback
  • 320 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes

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About the Book



Originally published in hardcover in August 2014 by Little, Brown and Company.



Book Synopsis



Twelve-year-old Mysti Murphy wishes she were a character in a book. If her life were fictional, she'd magically know how to deal with the fact that her best friend, Anibal Gomez, has abandoned her in favor of being a hipster. She'd be able to take care of everyone when her dad has to spend time in the hospital. And she'd certainly be able to change her family's secret.


Seventh grade is not turning out the way Mysti had planned. With the help of a hot-air balloon, her new friend Rama Khan--and maybe even the heroes of the Texas Revolution--can she find the courage to change?



Review Quotes




* "[Mysti's] wickedly good schemes to get even with Anibal and her courageous solutions to family crises will make her a compelling protagonist for sophisticated young readers."--VOYA, starred review

* "A wrenching and rewarding read."--Booklist, starred review

"Harrington's portrait of a resourceful girl weathering transitions and finding creative solutions offers an even balance of humor and painful topics relevant to middle-school readers."--Publishers Weekly



About the Author



Karen Harrington was born in Texas, where she still lives with her husband and children. She is the author of Sure Signs of Crazy and Courage for Beginners. You can visit her karenharringtonbooks.com.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.6 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: .55 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Sub-Genre: Social Themes
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages: 320
Publisher: Little Brown and Company
Theme: Friendship
Format: Paperback
Author: Karen Harrington
Language: English
Street Date: April 1, 2015
TCIN: 16854489
UPC: 9780316210461
Item Number (DPCI): 247-41-1566
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1 inches length x 5.2 inches width x 7.6 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.55 pounds
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