Nicky Fifth's Passport to the Garden State [Paperback]

Lisa Funari-Willever (Author), Faustiene Smith (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 21, 2009

When the Governor of New Jersey invites Nicky Fifth an T-Bone to serve as Unofficial Junior Ambassadors, how can they say no; especially, when no other Governors have called. They accept the job and find the best New Jersey places to share with other kids. From the State House to Wild West City to Lucy the Elephant, get ready for another… Garden State Adventure! This book includes a 36 page Passport that readers can have stamped as they follow Nicky and T-Bone's adventures. This book is part of the acclaimed series that has been named to the New Jersey Battle of the Books three times.

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About the Author

Award-winning author, Lisa Funari-Willever uses her own experiences as the basis of many of her 16 picture and chapter books. Often referred to as the New Jersey author, she has created the Nicky Fifth chapter book series that blends humor, fact, and fiction and uses real New Jersey locations as th setting. Her books have been displayed at the White House, featured on the Rosie O'Donnell Show, and named to the NJ Battle of the Book List three times. In 2009, she won the Benjamin Franklin Award for A Glove of Their Own and was the Runner-up with There's A Kid Under My Bed. Lisa spends 60-70 days each year, visiting schools across the Unied States and abroad. She is a former teacher and lifelong New Jersey resident. She lives in Mansfield, NJ with her husband and three children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Franklin Mason Press (October 21, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976046970
• ISBN-13: 978-0976046974
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #892,786 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)