Wendy mass is the new york times bestselling author of twentynine novels for young people which have been translated into 26 languages and nominated for 85 state book awards, her first was a mangoshaped space which was awarded the schneider family book award by the american library association, followed by leap day, the twice upon a time fairy tale series, every soul a. Click to read more about 11 birthdays by wendy mass. The main setting of 11 birthdays by wendy mass is in the small town of willow falls. On their tenth, they learned there are some words you can never take back. Veteran narrator kathleen mcinerney is perfectly matched with author wendy mass in this naturalistic book about 11 year old amanda and her best boy friend leo with a touch of magic realism thrown in to help them get through a year of being on the outs with each other. An old man smokes a pipe in defiance of a no smoking sign right over his head. Wendy mass was born in livingston, new jersey on january 17, 1967. This book is just another reflection on wendy mass exceptional writing abilities. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Amanda and her world comes to life in the pages of this amazing book. I love all wendy masses willow falls seriesthis is the first book in the series i read and it still remains my favorite book keep it up. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 272 pages and is available in hardcover format. In an extreme overreaction, she flees the party and cuts leo out of her life.
That is, until their tenth birthday party, at which amanda happens to overhear leo talking her down to some classmates. Free download or read online 11 birthdays pdf epub book. Jan 19, 2010 abigails book report project on 11 birthdays by wendy mass. Groundhog day meets flipped in this tale of a girl stuck in her bir.
They have had their birthday every year since they were little but since they are in a fight they dont this year. New york times bestselling childrens book writer who is best known for her awardwinning books a mangoshaped space, the candymakers, and 11 birthdays. When amanda turns in for the night, glad to have her birthday behind her, she wakes. Amanda is an average girl living in an average town willow falls. This novel study teaching unit has everything that you will need to teach and assess the novel. They realize that they would always be the best of friends. Abigails book report project on 11 birthdays by wendy mass. Amanda, leo, angelina no protagonist leo and amanda had a disagreement a few years ago, and their not celebrating their birthdays together. Like bill murray, amanda ellerby is forced to repeat the day of her eleventh birthday, friday, june 5th, over and over again until she gets it right. Wendy mass is an amazing author, i highly recommend any of her books. Groundhog day meets flipped in this tale of a girl stuck in her birthday. What is a summary for 11 birthdays by wendy mass answers. I couldnt wait to read the rest of the series which is amazing as well, by the way.
This is a 102 page commoncore aligned no prep novel study for the first book in wendy masss willow falls series, 11 birthdays. On their 5th, they planted seeds in hand made pots. But shes not mature enough to handle the advanced sex, language, and social issues that the book might contain. Dont miss the latest entry in the incredible willow falls series by wendy mass. Instead shes dressed in an itchy costume her mother picked out for her hollywoodthemed party. The most important part of 11 birthdays is the the day after their birthday. How many pages are in 11 birthdays by wendy mass answers.
Its a really good book in fact all books by wendy mass are. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A friend told me about wendy mass, and ive enjoyed all of her books that ive read so far. Amanda and leo havent talked since their 10th birthday. This hilarious novel from awardwinning author wendy mass is now available in paperback. The table of contents makes finding information quick and easy. People want to go to leos party instead of amandas. Wendy mass is the author of the awardwinning books for readers a mangoshaped space, leap day, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, heaven looks a lot like the mall, every soul a star, the candymakers, 11 birthdays, finally, and the twice upon a time series. The worst part of it all is that she and her best friend, leo, with whom she has the same birth date, are on the outs and this will be the first birthday they have spent apart. She worked as a book editor at numerous publishing houses in new york city and connecticut and cocreated a teenage literary magazine called writes of passage. The novel follows the life of a young girl named amanda ellerby who has spent each of her first ten birthdays with the same boy, her best friend leonard leo fitzpatrick.
Sadly, i had this book in my book bag and somehow on the way home from work, in the back. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Wendy mass, quote from 11 birthdays they crawled toward each other, and then with some unspoken understanding, both pushed off the floor with their hands and stood. Free 11 birthdays study unit worksheets for teachers to print. A wish novel willow falls book 1 kindle edition by mass, wendy. Imagine spending every birthday together well that is until your best friend blows it on your tenth. She has an older sister kylie and amanda has blonde hair. Its amandas 11th birthday and she is super excited after all, 11 is so different from 10. Wendy mass did an excellent job on the whole willow falls series. This is a 102 page commoncore aligned no prep novel study for the first book in wendy mass s willow falls series, 11 birthdays. In the book 11 birthdays by wendy mass the two main characters amanda and leo get into a fight. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 11 birthdays. Jul 01, 2011 wendy mass was born in livingston, new jersey on january 17, 1967. On their fifth, they planted seeds in handmade pots.
Shes mature enough to handle the advanced reading level. Wendy mass is a fun, creative, full of friendship, mysterious and downright exciting book. In this slowpaced middleschool friendship saga, mildly spiced with a bit of fantasy, readers meet amanda and leo, best friends who have spent every birthday together since day one. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2009, and was written by wendy mass. The book has been awarded with rebecca caudill young. It is the first novel in the willow falls series the novel follows the life of a young girl named amanda ellerby who has spent each of her first ten birthdays with the same boy, her best friend leonard leo fitzpatrick. Amanda is an average girl living in an average town willow falls with an average best friend, well used to be best friend. Leo has this awesome party including a band, hypnotist, and a football player, while amanda has a hollywood themed party, and shes stuck wearing an itchy dress and heels that give her blisters. Jan 01, 2009 i really loved this book it combines adventure, comedy, and friendship into an awesome story. The main characters of this fantasy, childrens story are. She tells people her hobbies are photography and hiking, but theyre really collecting.
Amanda and leo have a fight and for the first time they wont be celebrating their birthdays together. Free 11 birthdays worksheets and literature unit for teachers. Pdf 11 birthdays book by wendy mass free download 272. Amanda seems doomed to relive her failed tryout for. Amanda ellerby amanda ellerby is best friends with leo fitzpatrick. Its amandas 11th birthday and she is super excitedafter all, 11 is. But this year, for the first time ever, they are not celebrating together because of something leo said last year that hurt amandas feelings. I decided to read 11 birthdays because my friend from school recommended it.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. This year you decide to have your own party, except everyone including you would rather go to leos. Amandas eleventh birthday should have been a happy occasion. Wendy and me 1964 wendy the waitress 1 11 was released on. Jan 01, 2010 listen to 11 birthdays audiobook by wendy mass. Four parents and many bemused party guests watched as the two babies took their very first steps, crashed into. The book heaven looks a lot like the mall was written by wendy mass. Amanda is in the 5th grade with stephanie her new best friend and leo her old best friend. Its amandas 11th birthday and she is super excitedafter all, 11 is so different from 10. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. The had their birthdays together and replaced the vase that held the apple plant. Sep 01, 2010 yesterday at the bookstore, my middleschoolaged daughter chose a book meant to be read by a highschoolaged person. Like a groundhog day for middle grade readers, mass s every soul a star winning story features a girl seemingly trapped in her 11th birthday. So were the books 11 birthdays, and a mango shaped space.
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