| Don't Call Me Marda Contributor(s): Welch, Sheila Kelly (Author) |
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ISBN: 0595333192 ISBN-13: 9780595333196 Publisher: iUniverse OUR PRICE: $9.86 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2004 Annotation: Sixth-grader Marsha is an only child. She's thrilled about her parents' plan to adopt a little sister, but when Wendy arrives, Marsha's life is turned upside down. Wendy is developmentally delayed, acting much younger than her eight years. She has tantrums, messes with Marsha's belongings, steals the affection of the family cat, and embarrasses Marsha everywhere they go. Why should Marsha agree to officially adopting Wendy and having her join their family "forever"? "This charming story accurately reflects the adoption process and the feelings of those involved," according to "Recovery Times." The book was named a Benjamin Franklin Award Finalist. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Family - Adoption - Juvenile Fiction | Family - Siblings - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - General (see Also Headings Under Family) |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 0.34" H x 6" W x 9" (0.50 lbs) 148 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Family - Topical - Mentally Challenged |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 34850 Reading Level: 4.9 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 5.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Sixth-grader Marsha is an only child. She's thrilled about her parents' plan to adopt a little sister, but when Wendy arrives, Marsha's life is turned upside down. Wendy is developmentally delayed, acting much younger than her eight years. She has tantrums, messes with Marsha's belongings, steals the affection of the family cat, and embarrasses Marsha everywhere they go. Why should Marsha agree to officially adopting Wendy and having her join their family forever? "This charming story accurately reflects the adoption process and the feelings of those involved," according to Recovery Times. The book was named a Benjamin Franklin Award Finalist. |