Wishing for Tomorrow [Audiobook, CD, Unabridged] [Audio CD]

Hilary McKay (Author), Justine Eyre (Reader)

Book Description

Grade Level: 4 and up

Nothing is quite the same at Miss Minchin’s Select Seminary for Young Ladies since Sara Crewe went away with the Indian gentleman. Lavinia is once again the girls’ leader, but she hungers for a more interesting life. Lottie is still busy making mischief, as is the new neighbor, the red-headed boy. Alice, the new maid, brings a breath of fresh air and slapdash practicality to the school. But Sara is much missed — especially by her best friend, Ermengarde. Can Ermengarde find her own way and be happy? Will she and Sara ever be able to be friends the way they were before? Hilary McKay opens the door to Miss Minchin’s again and invites listeners to take a peek at the new adventures beginning in a beloved tale.

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About the Author

Hilary McKay is the award-winning author of many beloved novels, such as Saffy's Angel - which was the winner of the Whitbread Award, an ALA Notable Book, a Boston Globe - Horn Book Honor Book, and a School Library Journal Best Book of 2002 - as well as several picture books, including Was That Christmas?, also illustrated by Amanda Harvey. Hilary lives with her family in Derbyshire, England.

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Brilliance Audio on CD Unabridged Lib Ed; Library edition (January 5, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1441812679
• ISBN-13: 978-1441812674
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 6.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,616,782 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb story with excellent narration, May 24, 2010

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Cheryl C. Malandrinos "johnnycat15" (Western Mass) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wishing for Tomorrow (Audio CD)

I didn't realize this was an audio book when I requested it through the Vine program, but I enjoyed it so much I will be looking for additional audio books soon.

The long awaited sequel to "A Little Princess" by Frances Hodgson Burnett, "Wishing for Tomorrow" tells the story of Ermengarde, Lavinia, Lottie, Jessica, and Gertrude after Sara Crewe leaves Miss Minchin's Select Seminary for Young Ladies. Sara's sudden good fortune has an impact on most of the young ladies at Miss Minchin's, but perhaps the most impact on Miss Minchin, herself.

While Ermengarde struggles to deal with the loss of her best friend, Lavinia is once again the leader of the girls and eager to find ways to improve her life. The new red-headed boy from the house next door seems to be into as much mischief as young Lottie, and they welcome a new maid named Alice, whose sharp tongue and constant threat to leave and return home to Epping, adds many memorable moments to the story.

I have not read "A Little Princess", but after listening to "Wishing for Tomorrow", I am eager to own it. McKay has brought to life for me a cast of young ladies with their unique and quirky guardians, who I am curious to know more about. Each character adds so much to the story that I can't imagine it without any of them. In addition, Justine Eyre did an excellent job narrating this story, allowing each character's personality to shine through.

I will certainly be listening to "Wishing for Tomorrow" again.