27 Magic Words
Although Kobi's parents sailed into a storm five years ago, she believes they are alive, and when she is sent from her grandmother's luxurious Paris apartment to live with an uncle in Iowa, Kobi tells lies that soon catch up with her.
Although eleven-year-old Kobi's parents sailed into a storm at sea five years ago, she knows they are alive. If she says "Avanti!" she can see them. Now that her wealthy Parisian Grandmama is sending Kobi and her sister away to live with Uncle Wim in Iowa, she will need the magic words her mother left her more than ever. To fit in at her new American school , Kobi tells lies that soon catch up with her, and leans heavily on her magic. In a heart-wrenching climax, she must confront not only the untruths she has told others but the stories she has made herself believe. Only then will she be able to grieve for her parents and move on with her life.
| SKU | 119949 |
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| ISBN | 9780823436576 |
| Language | English |
| Page Count | 208 |
| Product Type | Hardcover Books |
| Book Type | Middle Grade Novels |
| Primary Contributor | Sharelle Byars Moranville |
| Age Groups | Ages 7 to 9, Ages 10 to 12 |
| Publisher | PRH - Holiday House Publishing, Inc. |