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Orphan Eleven

By Gennifer Choldenko

By Gennifer Choldenko

By Gennifer Choldenko

By Gennifer Choldenko

By Gennifer Choldenko

By Gennifer Choldenko

By Gennifer Choldenko

By Gennifer Choldenko

By Gennifer Choldenko
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Sep 21, 2021 | ISBN 9780385742566 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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May 26, 2020 | 423 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About Orphan Eleven

    For readers who love the circus, and anyone who has dreamed of finding the perfect home, comes an engaging adventure from a Newbery Honor-winning storyteller.

    Four orphans have escaped from the Home for Friendless Children.

    One is Lucy, who used to talk and sing, until life at the Home silenced her. The other orphans find work and friends at the circus, but no one will hire a mute girl. Lucy must find her voice or she will be left behind when the circus goes on the rails. Meanwhile, people are searching for Lucy, and her puzzling past is about to catch up with her.

    This irresistible, heartfelt novel by the master storyteller of the Tales from Alcatraz series is full of marvels and surprises.

    About Orphan Eleven

    An engaging adventure from a Newbery Honor-winning storyteller for readers who love the circus, and anyone who has dreamed of finding the perfect home.

    Four orphans have escaped from the Home for Friendless Children. One is Lucy, who used to talk and sing. No one knows why she doesn’t speak anymore; silence is her protection.

    The orphans find work and new friends at a traveling circus. Lucy loves caring for the elephants, but she must be able to speak to them, and to warn others of danger. If Lucy doesn’t find her voice, she’ll be left behind when the circus goes on the rails. Meanwhile, people are searching for Lucy, and her puzzling past is about to catch up with her.

    This lively, heartwarming novel by the award-winning author of the Tales from Alcatraz series is full of marvels and surprises.

    About Orphan Eleven

    An engaging adventure from a Newbery Honor-winning storyteller for readers who love the circus, and anyone who has dreamed of finding the perfect home.

    Four orphans have escaped from the Home for Friendless Children. One is Lucy, who used to talk and sing. No one knows why she doesn’t speak anymore; silence is her protection.

    The orphans find work and new friends at a traveling circus. Lucy loves caring for the elephants, but she must be able to speak to them, and to warn others of danger. If Lucy doesn’t find her voice, she’ll be left behind when the circus goes on the rails. Meanwhile, people are searching for Lucy, and her puzzling past is about to catch up with her.

    This lively, heartwarming novel by the award-winning author of the Tales from Alcatraz series is full of marvels and surprises.

    About Orphan Eleven

    An engaging adventure from a Newbery Honor-winning storyteller for readers who love the circus, and anyone who has dreamed of finding the perfect home.

    Four orphans have escaped from the Home for Friendless Children. One is Lucy, who used to talk and sing. No one knows why she doesn’t speak anymore; silence is her protection.

    The orphans find work and new friends at a traveling circus. Lucy loves caring for the elephants, but she must be able to speak to them, and to warn others of danger. If Lucy doesn’t find her voice, she’ll be left behind when the circus goes on the rails. Meanwhile, people are searching for Lucy, and her puzzling past is about to catch up with her.

    This lively, heartwarming novel by the award-winning author of the Tales from Alcatraz series is full of marvels and surprises.

    About Orphan Eleven

    An engaging adventure from a Newbery Honor-winning storyteller for readers who love the circus, and anyone who has dreamed of finding the perfect home.

    Four orphans have escaped from the Home for Friendless Children. One is Lucy, who used to talk and sing. No one knows why she doesn’t speak anymore; silence is her protection.

    The orphans find work and new friends at a traveling circus. Lucy loves caring for the elephants, but she must be able to speak to them, and to warn others of danger. If Lucy doesn’t find her voice, she’ll be left behind when the circus goes on the rails. Meanwhile, people are searching for Lucy, and her puzzling past is about to catch up with her.

    This lively, heartwarming novel by the award-winning author of the Tales from Alcatraz series is full of marvels and surprises.

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    About Gennifer Choldenko

    Gennifer Choldenko was the youngest in a family of four kids, where her nickname was “Snot-Nose.” Her quirky sense of humor made its debut at the dinner table when Gennifer was a very little kid. She is the author of seven… More about Gennifer Choldenko

    About Gennifer Choldenko

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    About Gennifer Choldenko

    Gennifer Choldenko was the youngest in a family of four kids, where her nickname was “Snot-Nose.” Her quirky sense of humor made its debut at the dinner table when Gennifer was a very little kid. She is the author of seven… More about Gennifer Choldenko

    About Gennifer Choldenko

    Gennifer Choldenko was the youngest in a family of four kids, where her nickname was “Snot-Nose.” Her quirky sense of humor made its debut at the dinner table when Gennifer was a very little kid. She is the author of seven… More about Gennifer Choldenko

    About Gennifer Choldenko

    Gennifer Choldenko was the youngest in a family of four kids, where her nickname was “Snot-Nose.” Her quirky sense of humor made its debut at the dinner table when Gennifer was a very little kid. She is the author of seven… More about Gennifer Choldenko

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Historical Books

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Yearling
    Sep 21, 2021 | 320 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780385742566

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Historical Books

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by Wendy Lamb Books
    May 26, 2020 | 320 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780385742559

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Historical Books

    Hardcover | $19.99
    Published by Wendy Lamb Books
    May 26, 2020 | 320 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780375990649

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Historical Books

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Wendy Lamb Books
    May 26, 2020 | 320 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780307975782

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Historical Books | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $20.00
    Published by Listening Library
    May 26, 2020 | 423 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593162743
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    Praise

    “This uplifting tale of hope, survival, and belonging has all the ingredients to become a beloved middle grade book.” —Publishers Weekly

    “This story of friendship, inner strength, and family comes in an adventurous package that will appeal to readers of realistic fiction.” —Booklist

    “Carefully researched and authentically rendered. . . . A fast-paced, intriguing, and surprising orphan story.” —Kirkus Reviews

    “The tension and excitement of running away and the fun and fascinating daily life of a circus will keep young readers turning the pages, but it’s Lucy’s real-life backstory that makes Orphan Eleven a true and compelling triumph.” —BookPage

    “Lucy’s journey is heartwarming as she overcomes her fear of speaking in order to avoid judgment, and finds a new family and home in an unusual place.” —The Bulletin

    “The plot races with fascinating glimpses of life in the thirties, and insight into the children’s difficult journey as they search for hope and stability.” —School Library Journal

    Awards

    Bank Street College Best Children’s Book of the Year SELECTION 2021

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