But his extended family, friends, and teachers have not given up on him, and, while supporting his talents, they make sure he doesn't close the door on reading.

Instead, he has given up on it ever getting better and has learned to make the most of his other talents. He doesn't live in fear of others finding out - pretty much everyone knows. He is 11 years old, and he wants to find the. Sam's reading difficulties are also beautifully described, as are the reactions of those in his life. Eleven Written by : Patricia Reilly Giff Presentation by: Mya Davis Summary The main characters name is Sam. Together the boy and three single adults form an unusual but very workable family, taking care of one another and parenting Sam. There are many pleasures here, from Sam's touching friendship with Caroline to his delightful alternative family - with his parents dead, he lives with his grandfather over their woodworking shop, next to a deli and a restaurant, whose owners live over them as well. But for some reason, Sam is afraid of it. But veteran author Patricia Reilly Giff doesn't need them to craft an utterly engrossing, deeply moving page-turner. The number 11 should be one of Sam MacKenzie’s favorites after all, it’s the date of his birthday. PILLOW OF CLOUDS – Marc Talbert, 1991 First Edition HCDJ Sale! $3.00 $1.This lovely, poignant mystery will not be to every kid's taste - there's no action and there are no villains.See my other children’s books - and ask about the combined-postage discount! If it’s the price you don’t like, make an offer. If you’d like more information about or photos of Eleven, please feel free to contact me. The second item may travel for free or just a few cents more - so it’s worth taking a look at my other items before you complete your order. I am delighted to combine postage and insurance costs if you purchase more than one item.

Insurance is an additional cost as described. See the shipping page for the cost to send a one-pound Media Mail package. Unless you request otherwise, I will wrap the book in plastic wrap to help protect it from the elements, tightly sandwich it between pieces of cardboard, then wrap in brown paper to send via Media Mail with Delivery Confirmation tracking. The shock of icy water as a boat crashes onto rocks feels real so does the castle high above him that is almost hidden in the mists.

Generally sent the same day payment arrives. This softcover book measures about 7-5/8″ x 5-1/4″ and has 164 pages. From the second printing by Scholastic in 2009. Who can he trust to help him solve the mystery?Įleven by Patricia Reilly Giff. Sam is almost eleven when he discovers a locked box in his grandfathers attic, along with a piece of. He’s desperate to find out who he is, and is haunted by dreams of a big castle and a terrifying escape on a boat. by Patricia Reilly Giff (author) (US edition). Sam is almost 11 when he discovers evidence that he was kidnapped.

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