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Things Hoped For by Andrew Clements

Things Hoped For

By Andrew Clements

By Andrew Clements

By Andrew Clements

By Andrew Clements

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Apr 17, 2008 | 176 Pages | Middle Grade (10 and up)

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Apr 17, 2008 | 176 Pages | Middle Grade (10 and up)

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    About Things Hoped For

    Seventeen-year-old Gwen is preparing to audition for New York City’s top music schools when her grandfather mysteriously disappears, leaving Gwen only a phone message telling her not to worry. But there’s nothing more stressful than practicing for her auditions, not knowing where her grandfather is, and being forced to lie about his whereabouts when her insistent great-uncle demands an audience with him. Then Gwen meets Robert, also in town for music auditions, and the two pair up to brave the city without supervision. As auditions approach and her great-uncle becomes more aggressive, Gwen and Robert make a startling discovery. Suddenly Gwen’s hopes are turned upside down, and she and Robert are united in ways neither of them could have foretold. . . .

    About Things Hoped For

    Seventeen-year-old Gwen is preparing to audition for New York City’s top music schools when her grandfather mysteriously disappears, leaving Gwen only a phone message telling her not to worry. But there’s nothing more stressful than practicing for her auditions, not knowing where her grandfather is, and being forced to lie about his whereabouts when her insistent great-uncle demands an audience with him. Then Gwen meets Robert, also in town for music auditions, and the two pair up to brave the city without supervision. As auditions approach and her great-uncle becomes more aggressive, Gwen and Robert make a startling discovery. Suddenly Gwen’s hopes are turned upside down, and she and Robert are united in ways neither of them could have foretold. . . .

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    The Losers Club
    Things That Are
    Lunch Money
    The Report Card
    The Last Holiday Concert
    See all books by Andrew Clements

    About Andrew Clements

     Andrew Clements is the New York Times bestselling author of the beloved modern classic Frindle,which has sold over six million copies, won nineteen state awards (and been nominated for thirty-eight!), and been translated into more than a dozen languages around the world. Called… More about Andrew Clements

    About Andrew Clements

     Andrew Clements is the New York Times bestselling author of the beloved modern classic Frindle,which has sold over six million copies, won nineteen state awards (and been nominated for thirty-eight!), and been translated into more than a dozen languages around the world. Called… More about Andrew Clements

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Puffin Books
    Apr 17, 2008 | 176 Pages | 5-1/16 x 7-3/4 | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780142410738

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Puffin Books
    Apr 17, 2008 | 176 Pages | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9781101042748

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    Not since Frindle has ClementsÆs writing achieved such near perfect pitch.

    ùPublishers Weekly, starred review

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