Status
Available
Call number
Call number
PB Pec
Local notes
PB Pec
Collection
Series
Genres
Publication
Yearling (1987), 224 pages
Description
Blossom Culp's gift of second sight, which she discovers gradually, leads her into some unusual adventures.
Subjects
Awards
Utah Beehive Book Award (Nominee — Children's Fiction — 1982)
Mark Twain Readers Award (Nominee)
California Young Reader Medal (Nominee — 1982)
Margaret A. Edwards Award (1990)
Best Fiction for Young Adults (Selection — 1977)
Read Aloud Indiana Book Award (High School — 1991)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1977
Physical description
224 p.; 5.5 inches
User reviews
LibraryThing member Whisper1
This YA book had me laughing right out loud. It is the second in the Blossom Culp series. I recently read The Ghost Belonged To Me and Stasia recommended that I follow up with this one.
Superficially it appears that there is nothing in depth re. Richard Peck's books, but in reality, his keen wit and
Blossom Culp is born on the wrong side of the tracks. Her mother is an odd character who possesses sixth sense. 14 year old Blossom has inherited this trait.
Blossom latches on to an eccentric older woman whom the town society folk deem loony. Teaming with her school mate Alexander, and "crazy as a coot" Miss Dabney, Blossom uses her paranormal ability to advantage in every way she can with a great deal of panache and incredible spunkiness.
If you are stressed and want a laugh out loud chuckle, this is a great book of balm for a weary soul. Peck has a quick turn of phrase, images that delight while beautifully blending drama and comedy.
Recommended.
Superficially it appears that there is nothing in depth re. Richard Peck's books, but in reality, his keen wit and
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ability of portraying hypocritical high society in 1913 contrasted with down to earth plain folk eking out a living is excellently handled.Blossom Culp is born on the wrong side of the tracks. Her mother is an odd character who possesses sixth sense. 14 year old Blossom has inherited this trait.
Blossom latches on to an eccentric older woman whom the town society folk deem loony. Teaming with her school mate Alexander, and "crazy as a coot" Miss Dabney, Blossom uses her paranormal ability to advantage in every way she can with a great deal of panache and incredible spunkiness.
If you are stressed and want a laugh out loud chuckle, this is a great book of balm for a weary soul. Peck has a quick turn of phrase, images that delight while beautifully blending drama and comedy.
Recommended.
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LibraryThing member Jenson_AKA_DL
Blossom Culp is a girl from the wrong side of the tracks growing up in a shack with a fortune telling mama. Having nothing has become customary to Blossom but she knows how to make her own fun. Like freaking out the local hoodlums on their outhouse tipping binge on Halloween night. Blossom never
I had not realized when I requested this book that it was first published in 1977, when I was only 7 years old. I think I would have loved the book back then, had I read it, and I really enjoyed it now. Although it is rather an older book, since it is set in the early 1900s it doesn't feel dated. The description Blossom gives when she experiences the sinking of the Titanic with an ill fated ghost felt very realistic and quite riviting. I think that this book would make a great story for students in middle school and slightly younger.
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figured she had any talents like her mother, who was possessed of second sight, or her next door neighbor and ex-friend, Alexander Armsworth, who could see ghosts. It turns out she was wrong though and soon Blossom's newly realized second sight leads her on an adventure to put to rest the spirit of a young boy who died when the Titanic sank.I had not realized when I requested this book that it was first published in 1977, when I was only 7 years old. I think I would have loved the book back then, had I read it, and I really enjoyed it now. Although it is rather an older book, since it is set in the early 1900s it doesn't feel dated. The description Blossom gives when she experiences the sinking of the Titanic with an ill fated ghost felt very realistic and quite riviting. I think that this book would make a great story for students in middle school and slightly younger.
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LibraryThing member vpliving
Fourteen year old Blossom Culp was born into poverty and is looked down upon by her peers. After discovering she has "the Second Sight" she becomes an instant town celebrity. After helping calm down a ghost, she befriends the town spinster who attempts to teach Blossom English manners and
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etiquette. With her "Second Sight" ability she "sees" a young boy drown on the Titanic. This brings fame and exciting travels. Show Less
LibraryThing member krystyne1973
This book is a great story about a teenage girl named Blossom Culp. She is clever and quirky but doesn’t get along with everyone. One day she tells some girls she has the “second sight” which at the time was not true. Only later after a tragedy does she encounter her “second sight” and
I really loved this book as a kid. I actually had misplaced it and went into a frenzy trying to find it. I was elated to find it for sale on Amazon for a penny! This book is exciting and kids can really relate to the character. I was really surprised it had so few reviews on here.
In a classroom, this book would be a great book for kids to read. I would have the whole class read it. Along with the reading I would introduce a history lesson on the Titanic and discuss the current events of that time frame.
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this brings us into her sights of historical events, like sinking of the Titanic. This book is wonderful to read especially for young girls and has a lot of humor mixed with excitement. I really loved this book as a kid. I actually had misplaced it and went into a frenzy trying to find it. I was elated to find it for sale on Amazon for a penny! This book is exciting and kids can really relate to the character. I was really surprised it had so few reviews on here.
In a classroom, this book would be a great book for kids to read. I would have the whole class read it. Along with the reading I would introduce a history lesson on the Titanic and discuss the current events of that time frame.
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LibraryThing member Chrisbookarama
A favorite from my psychic kid phase.
LibraryThing member cjohnen01
Never judge a book by its cover. This novel is more than it appears. There is a lot of humor in this novel. The heroine is strong and smart. She is likable and relatable to both boys and girls. It is a very good trip through history and it is thrilling enough to hold the attention of young readers.
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LibraryThing member michelleanderson
This is one of my all time favorite books. Blossom just draws you in to her world and you never want to leave. Sure wish there were more books with her in them than just 5
LibraryThing member cindywho
I read this multiple times - loved it to death for some reason
LibraryThing member RobertaLea
In the first book of the series (The Ghost Belonged to Me), the narrator is Alexander Armsworth and he tells the story of his seeing a ghost and how he puts it to rest with the help of Blossom Culp. In this book, the voice has changed to that of Blossom Culp. I liked Alexander's voice better.
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Blossom has her quirks and she's likeable, but I like Alexander. Show Less
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Pages
224