| Title | : | Piranhas Like S'mores |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.88 (220 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1939454263 |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 168 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-01 |
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Hailed by Foreword Reviews for its authentic preteen voice and relatable social and family issues, Piranhas Like S'mores will resonate with boys and girls going through adolescence. A unique story, set against the backdrop of a particularly posh Manhattan apartment, three New York kids make an ambitious science fair project happen, and acquire deadly piranhas in the process. Throughout this comic tale, serious turns introduce a myriad of conflicts and resolutions, leading to a memorable ending with a classic life lesson. (Publisher)
Editorial : In Piranhas Like S’mores, Bingham weaves a fast-paced tale that maneuvers through almost every emotion faced by today’s kids as they cross the threshold of youth into the realm of adulthood. Klyde Perry and his cohorts, cousin Bonney and rich friend, Seldon, team up for the Science Fair with an over-the-top project involving piranhas. Just as their project begins in earnest, a serious turn interrupts their carefree lives, propelling a tender coming-of-age and a deeply satisfying ending that brings us full circle, laced with humor all the while. A memorable and unique story that captures the reality of life through the charmingly witty voice of preteens, proving such interruptions can be positive growth periods if accompanied by an ample supply of love and compassion.
SIXTH PLACE OUT OF 1,300 ENTRIES FOR 2015 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN AWARDS
"This book is really good, with a lot to offer to pre-teens as they try to navigate the murky waters of those 't
Foster:
"Far, far to the east a young girl, who has defied the laws of her tribe, stands before the elders and receives the death sentence: 'Walk westward!' So she leaves the black tents of her people, who are bound by law to kill her should she face in any other direction. My only complaint is that there are probably hundreds of stories about Kenney and his infamous adventures within NL and Hollywood that didn't make it into this book and I hope someone from his peer group will fill the void.. I agree with the author that parents (Christian and non-Christian alike) have a responsibility to monitor the kind of media their children are expsosed to. Just as their project gets going, a serious accident puts Bonney in the hospital in a comma. The first few exercises are centered around a passage that is meant for 5th graders and is about a girls parents fighting and breaking dishes over adultery on the fathers part. Edward Gorey, New England's master of subtle horror and underst
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