Status
Available
Local notes
PB Mye
Collection
Genres
Publication
Yearling (1990), Edition: Reissue, 160 pages
Description
Although adoption has taken them out of the New Jersey institution where they grew up, eleven-year-old T.J. and his younger brother Moondance remain involved with their friend Mop's relentless attempts to become adopted herself and to wreak revenge on their baseball rivals the obnoxious Eagles.
Awards
Massachusetts Children's Book Award (Nominee — 1996)
Utah Beehive Book Award (Nominee — Children's Fiction — 1991)
Black-Eyed Susan Book Award (Nominee — Chapter Books — 1992)
CCBC Choices (1988)
Books From All 50 States (and Washington, D.C.!) (New Jersey)
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
160 p.; 5.25 inches
User reviews
LibraryThing member CassieM
I used this book in guided reading. It was not my favorite. Students liked it but I don't think it will be very memorable.
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Pages
160