Janet Sumner Johnson (374 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. In this twisty middle grade mystery thirteen-year-old twins Hope and Gordon find themselves in a cut-throat competition to uncover a fortune-- and dark secrets about the wealthy relations they've never known. Perfect for fans of Knives Out, The Inheritance Game, and The Westing Game. Hope Smith can't stand rich people--the dictionary magnate family the Wintertons most of all. Not since she and her twin brother, Gordon, learned that their dad was one. So when Gordon enters the family into the Winterton's charity spelling bee, Hope wants nothing to do with it. But with their mom losing her job and the family facing eviction from the motel where they live, they desperately need the money, and it looks like Hope doesn't have much of a choice. After winning the preliminary round, the Smiths are whisked to Winterton Chalet to compete in the official Winterton Bee against their long-lost relatives. Hope wants to get in and out, beat the snobbish family at their own game, and never see them again. But deceased matriarch Jane Winterton had other plans for this final family showdown. Before her death, she set up a clue hunt throughout the manor--an alternate way for Hope and Gordon to get the money that could change their lives. Still, others are on the trail, too. With tensions at an all-time high, a fortune at stake, and long-simmering family secrets about to boil to the surface, anything could happen. A tense, clever clue hunt unafraid to tackle the challenges and secrets often kept behind closed doors, Final Word is a gripping series starter sure to satisfy even the most voracious armchair detectives. A South Carolina Book Award Nominee An Indiana Young Hoosier Award Nominee A Kirkus Reviews' Best Middle Grade Book of the Year A Whitney Award Finalist.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In this twisty middle grade mystery thirteen-year-old twins Hope and Gordon find themselves in a cut-throat competition to uncover a fortune-- and dark secrets about the wealthy relations they've never known. Perfect for fans of Knives Out, The Inheritance Game, and The Westing Game. Hope Smith can't stand rich people--the dictionary magnate family the Wintertons most of all. Not since she and her twin brother, Gordon, learned that their dad was one. So when Gordon enters the family into the Winterton's charity spelling bee, Hope wants nothing to do with it. But with their mom losing her job and the family facing eviction from the motel where they live, they desperately need the money, and it looks like Hope doesn't have much of a choice. After winning the preliminary round, the Smiths are whisked to Winterton Chalet to compete in the official Winterton Bee against their long-lost relatives. Hope wants to get in and out, beat the snobbish family at their own game, and never see them again. But deceased matriarch Jane Winterton had other plans for this final family showdown. Before her death, she set up a clue hunt throughout the manor--an alternate way for Hope and Gordon to get the money that could change their lives. Still, others are on the trail, too. With tensions at an all-time high, a fortune at stake, and long-simmering family secrets about to boil to the surface, anything could happen. A tense, clever clue hunt unafraid to tackle the challenges and secrets often kept behind closed doors, Final Word is a gripping series starter sure to satisfy even the most voracious armchair detectives. A South Carolina Book Award Nominee An Indiana Young Hoosier Award Nominee A Kirkus Reviews' Best Middle Grade Book of the Year A Whitney Award Finalist.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Condition: Good. A fun-filled, inspirational picture book that redefines what it means to be brave. Young Wanda desperately wants to be brave like her big brother Zane, but it's not easy. When the Coaster of Doom opens at the local amusement park, Wanda is determined to show her bravery. With all eyes on her, Wanda must find the confidence to be her own kind of brave. That's BRAVER THAN BRAVE Mixing humor with themes of self-awareness and responsible decision-making, celebrated author Janet Sumner Johnson (Help Wanted, Must Love Books) demonstrates the importance of thinking for yourself, being confident in your own beliefs, and accepting differences in others. A must-have picture book for all kids, from anxious to outgoing and everything in between. Braver Than Brave: - Includes back matter with helpful tips to Be Your Own Kind of Brave, including how to speak in front of a class, exploring new activities, and more. - Demonstrates important social-emotional learning (SEL) skills, such as self-awareness and self-management. - Celebrates diversity of both body and mind. Jung, Eunji (illustrator). …

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Hardback. Condition: Good. In this twisty middle grade mystery thirteen-year-old twins Hope and Gordon find themselves in a cut-throat competition to uncover a fortune-- and dark secrets about the wealthy relations they've never known. Perfect for fans of Knives Out, The Inheritance Game, and The Westing Game. Hope Smith can't stand rich people--the dictionary magnate family the Wintertons most of all. Not since she and her twin brother, Gordon, learned that their dad was one. So when Gordon enters the family into the Winterton's charity spelling bee, Hope wants nothing to do with it. But with their mom losing her job and the family facing eviction from the motel where they live, they desperately need the money, and it looks like Hope doesn't have much of a choice. After winning the preliminary round, the Smiths are whisked to Winterton Chalet to compete in the official Winterton Bee against their long-lost relatives. Hope wants to get in and out, beat the snobbish family at their own game, and never see them again. But deceased matriarch Jane Winterton had other plans for this final family showdown. Before her death, she set up a clue hunt throughout the manor--an alternate way for Hope and Gordon to get the money that could change their lives. Still, others are on the trail, too. With tensions at an all-time high, a fortune at stake, and long-simmering family secrets about to boil to the surface, anything could happen. A tense, clever clue hunt unafraid to tackle the challenges and secrets often kept behind closed doors, Final Word is a gripping series starter sure to satisfy even the most voracious armchair detectives. A South Carolina Book Award Nominee An Indiana Young Hoosier Award Nominee A Kirkus Reviews' Best Middle Grade Book of the Year A Whitney Award Finalist.…

Hardback. Condition: Fair. In this twisty middle grade mystery thirteen-year-old twins Hope and Gordon find themselves in a cut-throat competition to uncover a fortune-- and dark secrets about the wealthy relations they've never known. Perfect for fans of Knives Out, The Inheritance Game, and The Westing Game. Hope Smith can't stand rich people--the dictionary magnate family the Wintertons most of all. Not since she and her twin brother, Gordon, learned that their dad was one. So when Gordon enters the family into the Winterton's charity spelling bee, Hope wants nothing to do with it. But with their mom losing her job and the family facing eviction from the motel where they live, they desperately need the money, and it looks like Hope doesn't have much of a choice. After winning the preliminary round, the Smiths are whisked to Winterton Chalet to compete in the official Winterton Bee against their long-lost relatives. Hope wants to get in and out, beat the snobbish family at their own game, and never see them again. But deceased matriarch Jane Winterton had other plans for this final family showdown. Before her death, she set up a clue hunt throughout the manor--an alternate way for Hope and Gordon to get the money that could change their lives. Still, others are on the trail, too. With tensions at an all-time high, a fortune at stake, and long-simmering family secrets about to boil to the surface, anything could happen. A tense, clever clue hunt unafraid to tackle the challenges and secrets often kept behind closed doors, Final Word is a gripping series starter sure to satisfy even the most voracious armchair detectives. A South Carolina Book Award Nominee An Indiana Young Hoosier Award Nominee A Kirkus Reviews' Best Middle Grade Book of the Year A Whitney Award Finalist.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The "almosts" are ruining Abby's life! She's almost tall enough. She's almost a star student. She's almost first in line--and on and on it goes. So why even bother entering the science fair? The almosts will ruin it anyway. But what if Abby is wrong? Maybe the almosts can actually be a good thing . . .Feeling disappointment is a part of life, and Janet Sumner Johnson tackles that feeling with force in this inspirational picture book. In her signature kid-friendly text, Johnson highlights the importance of seeing positives in every situation and using a growth mindset to live your best life. Colombo, Alexandra (illustrator).…

Hardback. Condition: Good. The "almosts" are ruining Abby's life! She's almost tall enough. She's almost a star student. She's almost first in line--and on and on it goes. So why even bother entering the science fair? The almosts will ruin it anyway. But what if Abby is wrong? Maybe the almosts can actually be a good thing . . .Feeling disappointment is a part of life, and Janet Sumner Johnson tackles that feeling with force in this inspirational picture book. In her signature kid-friendly text, Johnson highlights the importance of seeing positives in every situation and using a growth mindset to live your best life. Colombo, Alexandra (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Colombo, Alexandra (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Courtney Dawson (illustrator).

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Bumps on corners*.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good.

Condition: good. Fast Free Shipping â" Good condition. It may show normal signs of use, such as light writing, highlighting, or library markings, but all pages are intact and the book is fully readable. A solid, complete copy that's ready to enjoy.

Condition: good. The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing. Colombo, Alexandra (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Ebert, Stacy (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. In this twisty middle grade mystery thirteen-year-old twins Hope and Gordon find themselves in a cut-throat competition to uncover a fortune-- and dark secrets about the wealthy relations they've never known. Perfect for fans of Knives Out, The Inheritance Game, and The Westing Game. Hope Smith can't stand rich people--the dictionary magnate family the Wintertons most of all. Not since she and her twin brother, Gordon, learned that their dad was one. So when Gordon enters the family into the Winterton's charity spelling bee, Hope wants nothing to do with it. But with their mom losing her job and the family facing eviction from the motel where they live, they desperately need the money, and it looks like Hope doesn't have much of a choice. After winning the preliminary round, the Smiths are whisked to Winterton Chalet to compete in the official Winterton Bee against their long-lost relatives. Hope wants to get in and out, beat the snobbish family at their own game, and never see them again. But deceased matriarch Jane Winterton had other plans for this final family showdown. Before her death, she set up a clue hunt throughout the manor--an alternate way for Hope and Gordon to get the money that could change their lives. Still, others are on the trail, too. With tensions at an all-time high, a fortune at stake, and long-simmering family secrets about to boil to the surface, anything could happen. A tense, clever clue hunt unafraid to tackle the challenges and secrets often kept behind closed doors, Final Word is a gripping series starter sure to satisfy even the most voracious armchair detectives. A South Carolina Book Award Nominee An Indiana Young Hoosier Award Nominee A Kirkus Reviews' Best Middle Grade Book of the Year A Whitney Award Finalist.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In this twisty middle grade mystery thirteen-year-old twins Hope and Gordon find themselves in a cut-throat competition to uncover a fortune-- and dark secrets about the wealthy relations they've never known. Perfect for fans of Knives Out, The Inheritance Game, and The Westing Game. Hope Smith can't stand rich people--the dictionary magnate family the Wintertons most of all. Not since she and her twin brother, Gordon, learned that their dad was one. So when Gordon enters the family into the Winterton's charity spelling bee, Hope wants nothing to do with it. But with their mom losing her job and the family facing eviction from the motel where they live, they desperately need the money, and it looks like Hope doesn't have much of a choice. After winning the preliminary round, the Smiths are whisked to Winterton Chalet to compete in the official Winterton Bee against their long-lost relatives. Hope wants to get in and out, beat the snobbish family at their own game, and never see them again. But deceased matriarch Jane Winterton had other plans for this final family showdown. Before her death, she set up a clue hunt throughout the manor--an alternate way for Hope and Gordon to get the money that could change their lives. Still, others are on the trail, too. With tensions at an all-time high, a fortune at stake, and long-simmering family secrets about to boil to the surface, anything could happen. A tense, clever clue hunt unafraid to tackle the challenges and secrets often kept behind closed doors, Final Word is a gripping series starter sure to satisfy even the most voracious armchair detectives. A South Carolina Book Award Nominee An Indiana Young Hoosier Award Nominee A Kirkus Reviews' Best Middle Grade Book of the Year A Whitney Award Finalist.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Courtney Dawson (illustrator). …

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Courtney Dawson (illustrator). …

Condition: Very Good. Very Good Condition. Has some wear. Five star seller - Buy with confidence.

Board book. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Dawson;Courtney;Dawson;Courtney (illustrator).

Board book. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Dawson;Courtney;Dawson;Courtney (illustrator).

Board book. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Dawson;Courtney;Dawson;Courtney (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.