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Leap Day

By Wendy Mass (Trade Paperback, 2006)
This fascinating, surprising new novel is full of everyday imaginations and truths in the life and future of every teenage girl, as it tells the story of soon-to-be-16 Josie Taylor, who was born on Leap Day.
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  • Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
    • Format: Trade Paperback

    • Price: $7.99 US/$9.99 CAN

    • ISBN-13: 9780316058285

    • On Sale Date: 09/06/2006

    • Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

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    Formats Available: Trade Paperback, Electronic Book, Electronic Book

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This fascinating, surprising new novel is full of everyday imaginations and truths in the life and future of every teenage girl, as it tells the story of soon-to-be-16 Josie Taylor, who was born on Leap Day.

Wendy Mass is the author of A Mango-Shaped Space. She wanted to be an astronaut but decided her carsickness was not a good trait for that career, so she became a writer instead and hasn't looked back since. Leap Day is her second novel.
  • Leap Day:
    "Highlights the potentially life-altering results of our most fleeting daily interactions."
    -Horn Book

    "The stories that swirl around Josie's give both the story, and ultimately even Josie herself as she becomes aware of them, real depth."
    -Kirkus

    "The back-and-forth viewpoint adds a layer of texture* a fascinating read."
    -VOYA

    A Mango-Shaped Space:
    "Mass has created a memorable protagonist whose colors enhance her dreamily artistic character."
    -Kirkus

    "An intriguing first novel. Well-defined characterizations, natural-sounding dialogue, and concrete imagery allow readers to feel Mia's emotions and see through her eyes a kaleidoscopic world."
    -Publishers Weekly

    "Mia's voice is believable and her description of the vivid world she experiences is fascinating."
    -School Library Journal

    "From the moment I read a story by Wendy Mass I knew she was a writer to
    watch."
    -Judy Blume

    "I love it! Such an interesting, touching story about an issue I knew nothing about."
    -Karen Cushman

    "Funny and touching at the same time. Wendy Mass has a winner in Mango's Mia!"
    -Meg Cabot

    "I love A Mango-Shaped Space... Read this book!"
    -Paula Danziger

    ALA Schneider Family Award

Formats

  • Trade Paperback (1)
    • Trade Paperback, 2006
  • Electronic Book (2)
    • Electronic Book, 2007
    • Electronic Book, 2007

Product Details

Leap Day
  • Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  • Price: $7.99 US/$9.99 CAN
  • Pages: 224
  • Physical Dimensions: 5-1/2" x 8-1/4"
  • Audio Run Time: 0
  • ISBN-13: 9780316058285
  • On Sale Date: 09/06/2006
Leap Day
  • Publisher: None
  • List Price: $7.99
  • Pages: 224
  • Physical Dimensions: 5-1/2" x 8-1/4"
  • Audio Run Time: 0
  • ISBN-13: 9780316058285
  • On Sale Date: 09/06/2006
Leap Day
  • Publisher: None
  • List Price: $7.99
  • ISBN-13: 9780316028721
  • On Sale Date: 09/06/2006
Leap Day
  • Publisher: None
  • List Price: $6.99
  • ISBN-13: 9780316028738
  • On Sale Date: 09/06/2006
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Juvenile Fiction

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Juvenile Fiction / Girls - Women

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