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by Joan Bauer (Author)
From the Newbery Honor author of Hope Was Here, Thwonk is a delightful story overflowing with funny, stylish writing.
Imagine having a personal cupid--an actual winged being--pop into your life and offer to make your dreams come true. The catch is he can help you in only one way: artistically, academically, or romantically. That's what happens to aspiring photographer Allison Jean (A. J.) McCreary. A. J. knows she should concentrate on getting into a top-notch art school. But she's spent five torturous months obsessed with handsome hunk, Peter Terris. Just one shot from the cupid's bow and thwonk, A. J. will have the undying devotion of handsome Peter...forever.Author Biography
Joan Bauer (www.joanbauer.com) is the author of numerous books for young readers. She received a Newbery Honor Medal for Hope Was Here, and the L.A. Times Book Prize for Rules of the Road. The Christopher Award was given to both Hope was Here and Close to Famous, which also received the Schneider Family Book Award. Joan is the recipient of numerous state awards voted by readers. School Library Journal says, "When it comes to creating strong, independent, and funny characters, Bauer is in a class by herself." Joan Bauer lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Number of Pages: 224
Dimensions: 0.7 x 8.2 x 5.5 IN
Publication Date: June 02, 2005
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Thwonk
Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12
Reading Level: 5.4
Point Value: 7
