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Macmillan Children's Book

Piper Reed, Navy Brat

Piper Reed (Volume 1)

Author: Kimberly Willis Holt; Illustrated by Christine Davenier

Piper Reed, Navy Brat

Piper Reed, Navy Brat

$9.99

About This Book

When a man joins the Navy, his family joins the Navy.

Page Count
176
On Sale
03/29/2011
Age Range
8-11

Book Details

Based on her own childhood experience, Kimberly Willis Holt's Piper Reed, Navy Brat portrays the life of a Navy family with warmth and humor.

It's not easy being the middle child, especially when your dad is a Navy Chief. Meet Piper Reed, a spunky nine-year-old who has moved more times than she can count on one hand. From Texas to Guam, wherever Piper goes, adventure follows, inspired by her active imagination, free-wheeling spirit, and a bit of sister magic. Unlike her older sister, Piper loves being part of a Navy family, and unlike her little sister, Piper is no prodigy genius. Piper is Piper—fearless and full of life.

Imprint Publisher

Square Fish

ISBN

9780312625481

Reading Guide

In The News

“Filled with warm, realistic family situations mixed with humor, this chapter book deserves a special flyover by the Blue Angels.” —The Horn Book Magazine

“This entertaining read will appeal to fans of Judy Moody and Ramona Quimby.” —School Library Journal

“...award-winning author Holt tells a lively family story that draws on her experiences of growing up a Navy brat.” —Booklist

“Crisp writing from a National Book Award winner...” —Publishers Weekly

“Piper's lively imagination, wholesomeness and moments of ‘sister magic' are likable and believable. This easy chapter book, based on Holt's own experiences, is spot on with the details of roving family life. Davenier's fluid black-and-white drawings fit the mood and characters . . . Launching a new series, Piper's foray sets sail with verve, fun and spunk.” —Kirkus Reviews

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Piper Reed, Navy Brat

Piper Reed, Navy Brat

$9.99