Annie's Life in Lists

Annie's Life in Lists

<b>If you love kids like: <br>1. Anatastia Krupnik<br>2. Ramona Quimby<br>3. The Penderwicks<br>then you will love Annie! For Annie, lists are how she keeps her whole life in order. And there is a <i>lot</i> to keep track of!</b><br><br>Annie's a shy fifth grader with an incredible memory and a love of making lists. It helps her keep track of things when they can seem a little out of control, like her family, her friends, and her life in a new place.<br><br>Annie has:<br>1. An incredible memory (really, it's almost photographic) that can get her in trouble<br>2. A desire to overcome her shyness<br>3. A brother who is mad at her because he thinks she is the reason they had to move to Clover Gap, population 8,432.<br>4. A best friend who she is (almost) certain will always be her best friend.<br>5. New classmates, some of whom are nicer than others.<br>6. A rocky start finding her place in her new home. <br><br><i>Annie's Life in Lists</i> introduces a sweet new voice that finds that even amid the chaos of everyday life, it's important to put things in order.<br><br><b>"Perfect for anyone who's ever worried about starting a new school, saying the wrong thing, dying of embarrassment, or losing a best friend. I loved getting to know Annie through her lists!" --Kelly Jones, author of </b><b><i>Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer</i></b><br><br><b>"A sweet, clever, warmhearted book, and so fun to read!" -Natalie Standiford, author of </b><b><i>The Only Girl in School</i></b><br><b></b><br><b>"Annie's slightly tongue-in-cheek voice, revealed in the lists and occasional narrative paragraphs, breathes life into the many characters around her, adding believability. 1. Fresh. 2. Fun. 3. Entertaining." --</b><b><i>Kirkus Reviews</i></b><b></b><br><b></b><br><b>"Annie's humor, empathy, and frankness shine through in her engaging narrative. Every character has its own distinct presence on the page, and the individual conflicts help each one feel fully developed and unique." --</b><b><i>School Library Journal</i></b>