"This unique collection of short stories celebrates the creative power of imagination. At Hurwitz's invitation 10 well-known children's authors have written pieces based on a single premise: a young person finds an empty box among his or her birthday gifts. The enormously varied responses range in tone from amusing to heartwarmingly sad; all provide food for thought....An excellent surprise package."--School Library Journal.
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"An excelent surprise package." -- School Library Journal - starred review
About the Author
Johanna Hurwitz is the award-winning author of more than sixty popular books for young readers, including Faraway Summer; Dear Emma; Elisa Michaels, Bigger & Better; Class Clown; Fourth-Grade Fuss; and Rip-Roaring Russell, an American Library Association Notable Book. Her work has won many child-chosen state awards. A former school librarian, she frequently visits schools around the country to talk about her books. Mrs. Hurwitz and her husband divide their time between Great Neck, New York, and Wilmington, Vermont.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A memorable birthday present!,
This review is from: Birthday Surprises: Ten Great Stories to Unwrap (Paperback)
I fell in love with this book when it was named to the Texas Bluebonnet Awards List in 1996-97. Since then my students have LOVED reading the stories...each of them unique...each with a special message! What a treasure! It is the perfect motivator for inspiring students to write!
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A delightful childrens book!,
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This review is from: Birthday Surprises: Ten Great Stories to Unwrap (Paperback)
This book contains 10 heartwarming stories. I think that every story has its own perspective of what life is all about. Some of them make you laugh, and some make you cry. The author of this this book should pat herself on the back. This is a book that you don't want to miss.
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My name is Blossom Culp, and I'm ten years old, to the best of my mama's recollection. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
bottle kit, empty box Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Uncle Max, Natures Wonder, Miss Cartwright, Grandpa Leslie, Land Above, Blossom Culp, Grandma Ruth, Letty Shambaugh, Auntie Mary, Bluff City New!
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My name is Blossom Culp, and I'm ten years old, to the best of my mama's recollection. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
bottle kit, empty box Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Uncle Max, Natures Wonder, Miss Cartwright, Grandpa Leslie, Land Above, Blossom Culp, Grandma Ruth, Letty Shambaugh, Auntie Mary, Bluff City New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Wacky Jacks (Houdini Club Magic Mystery) by David Adler in Back Matter
- My Daniel by Pam Conrad in Back Matter
- Christopher Columbus (English Picture Readers) by John Tedman in Back Matter
- The Girl in the Golden Bower by Jane Yolen in Back Matter
- The Hospital Book by James Howe in Back Matter
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- Easy-to-Manage Reading & Writing Conferences (Grades 4-8) by Laura Robb on page 118
- Ozzie on His Own by Johanna Hurwitz in Front Matter
- The Cold & Hot Winter by Johanna Hurwitz in Front Matter
- Past Perfect, Present Tense by Richard Peck on page 18
- Constructing Meaning Through Kid-Friendly Comprehension Strategy Instruction by Nancy N. Boyles in Back Matter
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