The Cybil War Contributor(s): Byars, Betsy (Author) |
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ISBN: 0140343563 ISBN-13: 9780140343564 Publisher: Puffin Books OUR PRICE: $5.39 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 1990 Annotation: As soon as Cybil grins and crosses her eyes at Simon, he's in love. But the road to Cybil's heart is bumpy--mainly because of Simon's best friend, Tony, whose outrageous lies keep Cybil and Simon apart. "Young love, fifth-grade variety, portrayed with warmth and humor and that extra, penetrating touch one expects of Byars".--Kirkus Reviews. 10 illustrations. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Love & Romance - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship |
Dewey: FIC |
LCCN: 89036923 |
Lexile Measure: 700 |
Physical Information: 0.34" H x 5.12" W x 7.76" (0.23 lbs) 128 pages |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 411 Reading Level: 4.2 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 3.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Young love, told by the Newbery Medal-winning author of Summer of the Swans Simon is in fifth grade, and every time he sees Cybil Ackerman, his heart pounds. Falling in love with her was easy, but winning her is not. Simon's best friend, Tony, is also swooning over Cybil, and he'll stop at nothing to ruin Simon's chances of impressing her. When Simon realizes what Tony is up to, the war is on... but only Cybil can decide the outcome. Who will be the lucky winner of Cybil's heart? Young love, fifth-grade variety, portrayed with warmth and humor and that extra, penetrating touch one expects of Byars.--Kirkus Reviews An ALA Notable Book |