Leap day is a book about a girl named josie taylor. Her 2003 novel, a mangoshaped space won the american library association ala schneider family book award for middle school in 2004. Wendy mass author wendy mass is the new york times bestselling author of the candymakers, the ala schneider family award winner a mangoshaped space, leap day, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, heaven looks a lot like the mall, and every soul a star. The title of this book is leap day and it was written by wendy mass. Told from josies perspective and the perspective of her friends and. Her 2003 novel, a mangoshaped space which won the american library association ala schneider family book award for middle school in 2004. Her wellknown works include a mango shaped space, jeremy fink and the.
Schneider family book award, american library association, and best books for the teen age selection, new york public library. Sixteenyearold josie taylor was born on leap day, february 29, and today is her fourth real birthday, full of birthday surprises, a school play audition, her drivers test, a scavenger hunt, and the secret sweetsixteen initiation at the lake. The book was very interesting and modern, plus it was very relatable. I would really recomend this book because it has great details and all amazing things. Oct 25, 2016 wendy mass is the new york times bestselling author of eighteen novels for young people which have been translated into 20 languages and nominated for 76 state book awards, including a mangoshaped space which was awarded the schneider family book award by the american library association, leap day, the twice upon a time fairy tale series. Wendy mass is the author of eleven novels for young people which have been translated into languages and nominated for 46 state book awards, including a mangoshaped space which was awarded the schneider family book award by the american library association, leap day, the twice upon a time fairy tale series, every soul a star, 11 birthdays, heaven looks a lot like the mall, jeremy fink. The last present by wendy mass books, resources, supplies. This fascinating, surprising new novel is full of everyday imaginations and truths in the life and future of every teenage girl, as it tells the story of soontobe16 josie taylor, who was born on leap day. Out of all the books ive read that have been written by wendy mass, ive found leap day to be one of the most mature reads. The entire book is set on one day, and that day is her 16th leap day birthday.
What if you could step into everyone elses shoes for just one day. The way it is written opens your eyes as to why certain people act certain ways. 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. This book is about a girl named josie whose birthday is on a leap day, which is on febuary 29 which rarely happens and she does a lot of cool stuff. Her most recent novel, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, was a book sense pick. Their was a lady there that made a spell to make them become fr. Wendy mass born april 22, 1967 is an author of young adult novels and childrens books. Leap day ebook by wendy mass 9780316028738 rakuten kobo. There is a very insightful book called leap day by wendy mass that was released in anticipation of this februarys special day. Wendy masss novel balances lighthearted fun with a thoughtful examination of the many ways we only think we know and understand each other. Also, each chapter is told from a different point of view. I really loved writing this book even though the characters are older than what i usually write the book is for kids 12 and up because the main character is 16.
This is only josies fourth real birthday, because she was born on leap day meaning her birthday comes around every four years. Little, brown books for young readers, sep 3, 2007 juvenile fiction 224 pages. Wendy mass is the new york times nyt bestselling author of eighteennovels which have been nominated for 76 state book awards as of now. Wendy lives in sparta, new jersey with her husband and her twin daughter and son. That is, until their tenth birthday party, at which amanda happens to overhear leo talking her down to some classmates. Leap day by wendy mass meet your next favorite book. Oct 18, 2015 wendy mass is the new york times bestselling author of the candymakers, the ala schneider family award winner a mangoshaped space, leap day, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, heaven looks a lot like the mall, and every soul a star. Like every teenager, sometimes she wonders what other people are thinking, but in this unusual novel, you get to find outby leaping into. She wanted to be an astronaut but decided her carsickness was not a good trait for that career, so she became a writer instead and hasnt looked back since. It is told in alternating chaptersa chapter a and a. Leap day ebook king county library system bibliocommons. Leap day, by wendy mass, was one of the best books i have ever read. Im feeling nostalgic over my second book, leap day.
This fascinating, surprising new novel is full of everyday imaginations and truths in the life and future of every teenage girl, as it tells the story of. The leap is about a daughter and her view of her mother. Wendy mass is the new york times bestselling author of the candymakers, the ala schneider family award winner a mangoshaped space, leap day, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, heaven looks a lot like the mall, and every soul a star. Leap day by wendy mass pdf free download ebook books library. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Awardwinning author wendy mass delivers leap day, chosen by the junior library guild as a 2004 selection. Wendy mass is a good auther and i read almost all her books. Reviews masss book is a unique portrayal of what motivates people, and it will satisfy readers gossip fetish as it sparks their interest in the others around them. Wendy mass, the reader is taken through josies day of turning sixteen. Her name was karen not sure if you remember but i just wanted to let you know in case you did remember. Whats the theme of the book leap day by wendy mass. What is the story, the leap, by louise erdrich about. Teenager josie taylor is turning fourher birthday is february 29. She tells people her hobbies are photography and hiking, but theyre really collecting candy bar wrappers and searching for buried.
Leap day by wendy mass i thought the book was very creative and very unique, i especially loved how each chapter had a a and b, a showing in josies point of view, b showing in other peoples point of view. 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. Login register for bookmarks and favorites home series archive. Wendy mass is an awardwinning author of youngadult fiction and nonfiction whose books have been.
What if all you like to do is read books and search for odd objects that other people drop. Like any average teenager, sometimes she wonders what other people are thinking. This book is very well written and interesting, too. Leading off each chapter is josies breezily ingenuous firstperson account. Wendy mass is the author of numerous young adult and childrens books. Wendy lives in new jersey with her husband and their twins. All of these eighteen books gained worldwide recognition and havebeen translated into 20 languages to meet the needs of readers from across the globe. Interview with wendy mass, author of a mangoshaped space. All masss novels were adapted as audiobooks by recorded books. By the way wendy mass, my aunt bought a book from you and she got it signed. Wendy mass born april 22, 1967 is an author of young adult novels and childrens books her 2003 novel, a mangoshaped space won the american library association ala schneider family book award for middle school in 2004. Wendy mass books, author biography, and reading level. Because josies birthday is on february 29th, leap day, which only occurs every four years, so shes really sixteen. They escape to paris from a strict orphanage in brittany and face some challenging situations like navigating the.
Leap day is about a girl, josie taylor, whose birthday is on leap day. What really interested me was that the whole book took place over this one day, her 16th birthday. Leap day is different than any other book ive read. Engage your students during remote learning with video readalouds. Wendy mass is the author of awardwinning books for young readers, including 11 birthdays, finally, gifts, the last present, and the twice upon a time series.
Leap day book by wendy mass half price books marketplace. The book takes place in 24 hours on her 16th technically her 4th birthday. She tells people her hobbies are photography and hiking, but theyre really collecting. Camille purposely throws felicies beloved music box out the. Wendy masss novel balances lighthearted fun with a thoughtful examination. Like every teenager, sometimes she wonders what other people are thinking, but in this unusual novel, you get to find outby. But even more importantly, she is celebrating her sweet. Little, brown books for young readers, february 2004. I read a mango shaped space a while ago and loved it.
Its about a girl named josie, and she was born on leap day. This offerings action occurs entirely on leap day, advancing in timed increments over the course of the day, each chapter divided into two narratives. Her style in this book is really good, and really gives you a deeper insight into the story. Jan 31, 2004 leap day, by wendy mass, was one of the best books i have ever read. Overview sixteenyearold josie taylor was born on leap day, february 29, and today is her fourth real birthday, full of birthday surprises, a school play audition, her drivers test, a scavenger hunt, and the secret sweetsixteen initiation at the lake. Wendy mass is the author of the awardwinning books for readers a mango shaped 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. Buy the paperback book leap day by wendy mass at indigo. For soon to be sixteen year old josie taylor, this is a reality. Friendship, growing up, secrets, being yourself, milestones, making assumptions. Scary chase scene between camilles homicidal mother and felicie.
This also includes matured character development which means that the novel overall was much more realistic than her previous books, josie, the main character, was much older than previous characters, and the content and storyline were similar to what. Leap day was a junior library guild selection, made the texas taysha list, and was chosen for the international reading associations ira young adult choices list for 2006. Stand alone books space taxi series willow falls series twice upon a time series. Wendy mass books list of books by author wendy mass. Her most popular book is probably a mango shaped space, but author wendy mass has written many other novels for preteens and young adults, including leap year, jeremy fink and the meaning of. Today is a big day for josie taylor she has play auditions and a drivers test. Soontobesixteen josie taylor was born on leap day, february 29, and now its her fourth birthday. I wrote it mostly over the spring and summer of 2003, and mostly outdoors. Lots of physical comedy, with characters getting injured in a comical way crashing into poles, bonking their heads, falling over, taking deathdefying tumbles, etc. Today is a big day for josie taylorshe has play auditions and a drivers test. But even more importantly, she is celebrating her sweet 16 and her fourth birthday. Leap day by wendy mass overdrive rakuten overdrive.
A security guard grabs felicie and is about to strike her when shes saved. Feb 01, 2004 josies 16th birthday is also her fourth birthday. Click on any book cover to learn more about my stand alone titles, the space taxi series, the willow falls series, or the twice upon a time series. When youre stuck with the name beauty, people expect a lot from you like beauty and grace and courage and a sense of style. On her fourth leap birthday, when she turns sixteen, josie has a number of momentous experiences, including taking her drivers test, auditioning for a school play, and celebrating with her family and friends. Wendy mass is the author of eleven novels for young people which have been translated into languages and nominated for 46 state book awards, including a mangoshaped space which was awarded the schneider family book award by the american library association, leap day, the twice upon a time fairy tale series, every soul a star, 11 birthdays, heaven looks a lot. Leap day isbn 9780316537285 pdf epub wendy mass ebook. Wendy mass is the author of the ala schneider family award winner a mangoshaped space and leap day. But even more importantly, she is celebrating her sweet sixteen and her fourth birthdayshe was born on leap day. In an extreme overreaction, she flees the party and cuts leo out of her life. Wendy mass is the author of the awardwinning a mangoshaped space, leap day, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, heaven looks a lot like the mall, and every soul a star. Sep 06, 2006 buy the paperback book leap day by wendy mass at indigo. Wendy mass born april 22, 2018 is an author of young adult novels and childrens books.
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