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One for the Murphys
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Twelve-year-old Carley uses humor and street smarts to keep her emotional walls high and thick. But the day she becomes a foster child and moves in with the Murphys, she's blindsided. This loving, bustling family shows Carley the stable family life she never thought existed, and she feels like an alien in their cookie-cutter-perfect household.
From the author of the New York Times bestselling novel Fish in a Tree!
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From the author of the New York Times bestselling novel Fish in a Tree!
Carley uses humour and street smarts to keep her emotional walls high and thick. But the day she becomes a foster child and moves in with the Murphys, she's blindsided. This loving, bustling family shows Carley the stable family life she never thought existed, and she feels like an alien in their cookie-cutter-perfect household. Despite her resistance, the Murphys eventually show her what it feels like to belong—until her mother wants her back and Carley has to decide where and how to live. She's not really a Murphy, but the gifts they've given her have opened up a new future.
Hunt's writing is fearless and One for the Murphys is a story that is at once compassionate, thought-provoking, and beautifully told. From the first page, I was drawn into Carley's story. She is a character not to be missed or forgotten. - Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award-winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming
Winner of the Tassy Walden Award for New Voice in Children's Literature
From the author of the New York Times bestselling novel Fish in a Tree!
Carley uses humour and street smarts to keep her emotional walls high and thick. But the day she becomes a foster child and moves in with the Murphys, she's blindsided. This loving, bustling family shows Carley the stable family life she never thought existed, and she feels like an alien in their cookie-cutter-perfect household. Despite her resistance, the Murphys eventually show her what it feels like to belong—until her mother wants her back and Carley has to decide where and how to live. She's not really a Murphy, but the gifts they've given her have opened up a new future.
Hunt's writing is fearless and One for the Murphys is a story that is at once compassionate, thought-provoking, and beautifully told. From the first page, I was drawn into Carley's story. She is a character not to be missed or forgotten. - Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award-winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming
Winner of the Tassy Walden Award for New Voice in Children's Literature
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One for the Murphys by Lynda Mullaly Hunt is widely praised for its poignant and compassionate storytelling. The narrative, centred around Carley's journey, captivates readers with its well-crafted characters and emotional depth. Reviewers highlight the book's ability to evoke both laughter and tears while presenting a strong message of hope and resilience.
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ISBN: 9780142426524
Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 16 May 2013
Country: United States
Imprint: Penguin USA
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 16.0mm
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 186g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Lynda Mullaly Hunt(www.lyndamullalyhunt.com) has received many honors for her debut novel,One for the Murphys, which is on over twenty state award lists, including Bank Street's 2013 Best Books of the Year. Her follow up novel, Fish in a Tree, is a New York Timesbestseller and ALA Notable Children's Book. She's a former teacher, and holds writers retreats for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. She lives in Connecticut with her husband, two children, impetuous beagle, and beagle-loathing cat.
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