Happy Birthday, Sophie Hartley - by Stephanie Greene (Paperback)

About the Book

A new look for the humorous stories of Sophie Hartley, just right for emergent readers.

Book Synopsis

The third novel about indomitable, quirky, passionate Sophie. For her double-digit (tenth) birthday, Sophie wants a baby gorilla and convinces herself and most of her friends that she's getting one. This birthday has many surprises in store for Sophie--and not just the kind you unwrap.

Review Quotes

"Girls undergoing the same growing-up trials will be happy to have Sophie make them laugh."--Kirkus Reviews "A lively chapter book full of humor, believable family dynamics, and characters who think and talk like real people. . . . Greene explores her themes of identity, ambivalence about growing up, and friendship with an unusual naturalness and depth, yet the themes never trump story or character."--The Horn Book, starred review "[Readers will] want to unwrap this gem of a story and savor the delicious conclusions."--School Library Journal --

About the Author

Stephanie Greene is the author of the Owen Foote books and three novels about Sophie Hartley, as well as a number of other books for children. A graduate of the MFA program in writing for children at Vermont College, Ms. Greene lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Visit her website at www.stephaniegreenebooks.com.