Surviving the Applewhites by Stephanie Tolan (English) Paperback Book

Description: Surviving the Applewhites by Stephanie Tolan Rumor has it that Jake Semple burned down his old school. Only one place will take him now--a home school run by the Applewhites, a chaotic family of artists. Jake thinks surviving this one will be a breeze. But is he really as tough or as bad as he seems? FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The side-splittingly funny Newbery Honor Book about a rebellious boy who is sent to a home-schooling program run by one family—the creative, kooky, loud, and loving Applewhites! Jake Semple is notorious. Rumor has it he managed to get kicked out of every school in Rhode Island, and actually burned the last one down to the ground. Only one place will take him now, and thats a home school run by the Applewhites, a chaotic and hilarious family of artists: poet Lucille, theater director Randolph, dancer Cordelia, and dreamy Destiny. The only one who doesnt fit the Applewhite mold is E.D.—a smart, sensible girl who immediately clashes with the defiant Jake.Jake thinks surviving this new school will be a breeze . . . but is he really as tough or as bad as he seems Back Cover Will anyone take on Jake Semple? Jake Semple is notorious. Rumor has it he burned down his old school and got kicked out of every school in his home state. Only one place will take him now, and thats a home school run by the Applewhites, a chaotic and hilarious family of artists. The only one who doesnt fit the Applewhite mold is E.D.--a smart, sensible girl who immediately clashes with the unruly Jake. Jake thinks surviving this one will be a breeze . . . but is he really as tough or as bad as he seems? Author Biography Stephanie S. Tolan is the author of more than twenty-five books for young readers, including Listen!, which won the Christopher Award and the Henry Bergh ASPCA Award. Her New York Times bestselling novel Surviving the Applewhites received a Newbery Honor and was named a Smithsonian Magazine Notable Book for Children, a School Library Journal Best Book, an ALA Booklist Editors Choice, an American Library Association Notable Childrens Book, and an American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults. Tolan lives on a little lake in a big woods in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband (Bob), two dogs (Coyote—the real dog from Listen!—and Samantha), one cat (Puck), and plenty of outdoor creatures. Review "Tolan has pulled off something special here." -- --Booklist (starred review) Review Quote Tolan has pulled off something special here. (?Booklist (starred review)) Details ISBN0064410447 Short Title SURVIVING THE APPLEWHITES Language English ISBN-10 0064410447 ISBN-13 9780064410441 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Imprint HarperCollins Country of Publication United States Series Applewhites DOI 10.1604/9780064410441 Series Number 1 US Release Date 2012-04-24 UK Release Date 2012-04-24 Place of Publication New York, NY Illustrator Tim Haggerty Birth 1947 Affiliation Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Private Practice, San Diego Position Translator Qualifications Ph.D. Author Stephanie Tolan Pages 224 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Year 2012 Publication Date 2012-04-24 Audience Children / Juvenile AU Release Date 2008-03-26 NZ Release Date 2008-05-13 Audience Age 8-12 Imprint US HarperCollins Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:6564292;

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