“This quiet novel sings. A graceful profound story for all ages that speaks well beyond its intended audience.” —Kirkus (starred review)
Fans of Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech's Ruby Holler will love this tween novel about opening your heart and finding family when you least expect it.
When a young couple finds a boy asleep on their porch, their lives take a surprising turn. Unable to speak, the boy, Jacob, can't explain his history. All John and Marta know is that they have been chosen to care for him.
And as their connection and friendship with Jacob grow, they embrace his exuberant spirit and talents. The three of them blossom into an unlikely family and begin to see the world in brand-new ways.
Extras in the paperback tell of Sharon Creech's inspiration for the book!
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
One day a young couple wakes to find a boy asleep on their porch. Unable to speak, the boy cannot explain his history. What kind of people would leave their child with strangers? All John and Marta know is that they have been chosen to care for this boy. As their connection to him grows, they embrace his exuberant spirit and talents. The three of them blossom into an unlikely family, but how long can their happiness last? From Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech comes a singular story that reminds us of the surprising connections that emerge when generosity prevails.
Sharon Creech has written twenty-one books for young people and is published in over twenty languages. Her books have received awards in both the U.S. and abroad, including the Newbery Medal for Walk Two Moons, the Newbery Honor for The Wanderer, and Great Britain’s Carnegie Medal for Ruby Holler.
Before beginning her writing career, Sharon Creech taught English for fifteen years in England and Switzerland. She and her husband now live in Maine, “lured there by our grandchildren,” Creech says.
www.sharoncreech.com
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Shipping:
US$ 4.25
From Canada to U.S.A.
Book Description Paperback. Condition: New. Paperback. Publisher overstock, may contain remainder mark on edge. Seller Inventory # 9780061892387B
Book Description Soft Cover. Condition: new. Seller Inventory # 9780061892387
Book Description Condition: New. Book is in NEW condition. Seller Inventory # 0061892386-2-1
Book Description Condition: New. New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published. Seller Inventory # 353-0061892386-new
Book Description Paperback. Condition: New. Brand New!. Seller Inventory # 0061892386
Book Description Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Boy on the Porch 0.27. Book. Seller Inventory # BBS-9780061892387
Book Description Paperback. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # DADAX0061892386
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 21575852-n
Book Description Condition: New. Brand New. Seller Inventory # 0061892386
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "This quiet novel sings. A graceful profound story for all ages that speaks well beyond its intended audience." --Kirkus (starred review)Fans of Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech's Ruby Holler will love this tween novel about opening your heart and finding family when you least expect it.When a young couple finds a boy asleep on their porch, their lives take a surprising turn. Unable to speak, the boy, Jacob, can't explain his history. All John and Marta know is that they have been chosen to care for him.And as their connection and friendship with Jacob grow, they embrace his exuberant spirit and talents. The three of them blossom into an unlikely family and begin to see the world in brand-new ways.Extras in the paperback tell of Sharon Creech's inspiration for the book! From the Newbery Medal-winning author of "Walk Two Moons" comes a beautiful novel about how love is found in surprising places. When a young couple arrives home to find a boy asleep on their porch, their lives take an unexpectedly joyous turn. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780061892387