Book details
Almost Famous
Author: written by David Getz
Almost Famous
$17.99
About This Book
Book Details
Ten-year-old Maxine is determined to become a famous inventor so she can take care of her younger brother's heart condition, and she convinces a troubled classmate to help her.
Imprint Publisher
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
ISBN
9780805034646
In The News
“If there's one thing pushy Maxine knows, it's that she's destined to be an inventor. When an anonymous benefactor sends her an application for the Inventions of Children Contest, she thinks she's found a way to achieve her goal. Unfortunately, she needs a contest partner, and the only person in her class who seems lonely enough and smart enough to qualify is Toni, . . . who wants nothing to do with overbearing Maxine. . . . [Maxine's] periodic letters to 'Dear Phil [Donahue]' keep us laughing and apprised of her progress--not only as she attempts to become 'almost famous' but also as she learns . . . how to be a friend.” —Booklist, starred review
“David Getz is a fabulous new writer.” —Judy Blume