Finally by wendy mass every week, a public library employee will suggest a new item to check out from their collection. Leo makes his first appearance in 11 birthdays, he is eleven in this book leo has a crush on amanda ellerby, his best friend of which he shares his birthday with leo writes poetry and has performed it once at the senior center in willow falls. A video game genre is a specific category of games related by similar gameplay characteristics. The most important part of 11 birthdays is the the day after their birthday. My daughter prefers reading historical fiction books. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. She worries about sharing food with her friends and eating certain kinds of. What is the theme of the book 11 birthdays by wendy mass. Amanda seems doomed to relive her failed tryout for. The genre of my book is mystery because they are trying to figure out why their birthday keeps on repeating and how to stop it. She worries about sharing food with her friends and eating certain kinds of foods. Its amandas 11th birthday and she is super excitedafter all, 11 is so different from 10.
The oddest thing about angelina dangelo was that no one could remember a time when she didnt live in willow falls. Mar 20, 2014 i was going through some old files and found the plan for a book club another librarian and i did together last summer, for the book 11 birthdays by wendy mass. Sep 01, 2010 yesterday at the bookstore, my middleschoolaged daughter chose a book meant to be read by a highschoolaged person. Discussion questions for 11 birthdays by wendy mass. That is, until their tenth birthday party, at which amanda happens to overhear leo talking her down to some classmates. Welcome to willow falls, where everythings possible with a little birthday magic. Her fiction books include leap day, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, heaven looks a lot like the mall, every soul a star, 11 birthdays, finally, and the candymakers. She also uses figurative language by giving life to angelina dangelos duckshaped birthmark. They realize that they would always be the best of friends. Amandas eleventh birthday should have been a happy occasion. Imagine spending every birthday together well that is until your best friend blows it on your tenth. Free 11 birthdays worksheets and literature unit for teachers.
Leonard leo fitzpatrick was born on june 5, 2000, in a mall town, willow falls. In the book 11 birthdays by wendy mass the two main characters amanda and leo get into a fight. It is in the same series as the book i read earlier this trimester. Her 2003 novel, a mangoshaped space won the american library association ala schneider family book award for middle school in 2004. Wendy mass is the author of awardwinning books for young readers, including 11 birthdays, finally, gifts, the last present, and the twice upon a time series. The two types of books can be further divided into many different subtypes, called genres. Opinion overall i really liked the book and i would recommend this book to someone who is interested in a book with a little mystery that is funny and. I read this book because my friend recommended it to me. Jan 01, 2010 listen to 11 birthdays audiobook by wendy mass. For example, types of book genres are historical fiction, romance, suspense, and horror to name a few.
Its amandas 11th birthday and she is super excited. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Days cant be repeated over again asked in wendy mass. The exploration of best friendsand what happens when you stop speaking to each otherforms the premise of the book of the day, wendy. Shes mature enough to handle the advanced reading level. A mangoshaped space won the american library association schneider family book award in 2004. Its amandas 11th birthday and she is super excited after all, 11 is so different from 10.
Wendy mass born april 22, 1967 is an author of young adult novels and childrens books. Video game genres are not usually defined by the setting or story of the game or its medium of play, but by the way the player interacts with the game. Instead shes dressed in an itchy costume her mother picked out for her hollywoodthemed party. How many books are in the 11 birthdays series answers. In 11 birthdays author wendy mass uses unexpected insight many times but i think when the reader finds out leo is also reliving his 12 th birthday, it is the most surprising part of the book. A book genre is a particular class or type of book, separated based on certain criteria, like the tone, content, or setting. That is, until their tenth birthday party, at which amanda happens to overhear leo talking her. There are a total of 11 books in the sword of truth series. Even though the book is from 2009, the entire series continues to be wellread at our library.
This book is about a soontobe12 girl who makes a list of. It is the first novel in the willow falls series the novel follows the life of a young girl named amanda ellerby who has spent each of her first ten birthdays with the same boy, her best friend leonard leo fitzpatrick. The worst part of it all is that she and her best friend, leo, with whom shes shared every birthday, are on the outs and this will be the first birthday they havent shared together. Theyve always had a birthday party together until amanda overhears leo talking about her during their 10th birthday. In this slowpaced middleschool friendship saga, mildly spiced with a bit of fantasy, readers meet amanda and leo, best friends who have spent every birthday together since day one. This hilarious novel from awardwinning author wendy mass is now available in paperback. Wendy mass is the author of the awardwinning books for readers a mangoshaped space, leap day, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, heaven looks a lot like the mall, every soul a star, the candymakers, 11 birthdays, finally, and the twice upon a time series. My understanding of a books genre is just like what the writer said.
This year you decide to have your own party, except everyone including you would rather go to leos. Free 11 birthdays study unit worksheets for teachers to print. For your reference, we provided these 11 birthdays quotes with page numbers using the following version of the book. The worst part of it all is that she and her best friend, leo, with whom shes shared every birthday, are on the outs and this will be the first birthday they have spent apart. When amanda turns in for the night, glad to have her birthday behind her. The worst part of it all is that she and her best friend, leo, with whom she has the same birth date, are on the outs and this will be the first birthday. On their fifth, they planted seeds in handmade pots. On their tenth, they learned there are some words you can never take back. The theme of 11 birthdays is friendship, magic and forgiveness. What is the conflict of the book 11 birthdays answers.
How well do you know the book what birthday did amanda and leo have a fight. Amanda is reliving her 11th birthday over and over againeven the fight with her best friend leohow can she fix everything and put. A wish novel willow falls book 1 and millions of other books are. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read 11 birthdays. They also had the same birthdays and are the same ages. When amanda turns in for the night, glad to have her birthday behind her, she wakes. It is about two very close best friends since birth literally. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Genres are intertwined hererealistic fiction with a twist of fantasy.
This book is narrated by amanda my favorite character. See which explorers, inventors and historical figures were born on february. Its amandas 11th birthday and she is super excited after all, 11. What is the resolution of the book 11 birthdays answers. Jul 01, 2011 her fiction books include leap day, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, heaven looks a lot like the mall, every soul a star, 11 birthdays, finally, and the candymakers.
Free 11 birthdays worksheets and literature unit for. Read chapter four from the story 11 birthdays by sometimelastnight corina ward with 3,545 reads. After celebrating their first nine sameday birthdays together, amanda and leo, having fallen out on their tenth and not speaking to each other for the last year, prepare to celebrate their eleventh birthday separately but peculiar things begin to happen as the day of their birthday begins to repeat itself over and over again. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The worst part of it all is that she and her best friend, leo, with whom she has the same birth date, are on the outs and this will be the first birthday they have spent apart. It is about her and her ex bff he is a dude and no they do not have a crush on each other going through some magicle happenings.
Discussion questions for 11 birthdays by wendy mass scholastic. Famous birthdays in history for the th of february. The books in this genre are introduced to children in the last half of their 2 nd grade year to early part of their 3 rd grade year ages 79. Take a quiz on 11 birthdays originally written by wendy mass. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 11 birthdays. The book genre dictionary has book genre definitions, and examples, for every book genre. A wish novel willow falls book 1 kindle edition by mass, wendy. The genre is fantasy if you wanted to know that too. It is the first novel in the willow falls series the novel follows the life of a young girl named amanda ellerby who has spent each of her first ten birthd ays with the same boy, her best friend leonard leo fitzpatrick. Only time, friendship, and a little luck will tell. Not usually in the genre i would choose but it caught my interest from the. Day 11 chapter ashley becvar amanda throws alarm clock out the window amanda makes periodic table for bee boy amanda calls leo talk about why it is still their birthday after do all those good things and made up amanda gives her dad the get well bag again amanda makes sure mom and kylie get the right posterspresentations. Amanda ellerby amanda ellerby is best friends with leo fitzpatrick. Here are some of the different genres of books which are available today.
Its a really good book in fact all books by wendy mass are. When amanda goes through her 11th birthday 10 more times than she wants too. A friend told me about wendy mass, and ive enjoyed all of her books that ive read so far. When she relizes that shes not the only one going through this she feels more comfortable but only a little, find out who is going through this with her and what happens next. The oldest man in town, bucky whitehead, swears angelina was an old lady when he was a boy. Groundhog day meets flipped in this tale of a girl stuck in her birthday. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. After we list all of them, we will discuss some of the more popular genres. Amanda is reliving her 11th birthday over and over againeven the fight with her best friend leo.
When the waitress comes, leo orders pancakes with chocolate chips and strawberries, an omelet with sausage and peppers, french toast with powdered sugar and pecans, hot chocolate with whipped cream, orange juice, home fries, regular fries with gravy, and a bowl. There are many different genres and sub genres, and the line between one and another isnt always very clear. Books may fit the criteria for several different classes, in which case theyre called cross genre works. Leo gets hall pass and leaves a note for amanda 4th time birthday. Complete list of book genres book genres list of book. But shes not mature enough to handle the advanced sex, language, and social issues that the book might contain. I decided to read 11 birthdays because my friend from school recommended it. So were the books 11 birthdays, and a mango shaped space. Amanda goes back to cafeteria and gets her birthday cupcake and candle. Overall, this wonderful book was a really great read. Feb 09, 2019 books in the chapter book genre are books for children that are broken down into chapters because of the length and content of the book. Amanda and her world comes to life in the pages of this amazing book.
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