Description
Product Description
Don't miss Barbara O'Connor's other middle-grade work―like Wish; Wonderland; How to Steal a Dog; Greetings from Nowhere; The Fantastic Secret of Owen Jester; and more!Will a spelling bee be the answer to all of Bird's problems? In this laugh-out-loud novel from Barbara O'Connor, a spunky young girl discovers that sometimes all it takes to feel famous is a little recognition from true friends.All her life, all Bird has ever wanted is to be noticed in her small town and to get to Disney World. As it turns out, Bird just might have a chance to realize at least one of her goals because of a state spelling bee, and she might get to make a friend along the way―a boy named Harlem Tate who has just moved to Freedom. Harlem seems like a kindred spirit―someone like Bird, whom people don't usually take the time to find the good in. (Unless it's someone like Miss Delphine, who always makes Bird feel special.) But as much as Bird tries to get his attention, Harlem is not easily won over. Then Harlem agrees to be her partner in the spelling bee, and if they study hard enough, the two might just win everything Bird's always wanted.Fame and Glory in Freedom, Georgia is a 2004 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year. This title has Common Core connections.
Review
“Finely tuned.” ―Starred, Booklist“Bird's original voice has charm, grit, and spunkiness that, combined with small town sensibilities, unique characters, and humor, spell out a winner.” ―Starred, Kirkus Reviews“An idiosyncratic group of characters play out this touching and well-paced story about friendship, family, and connection.” ―Horn Book Magazine“Bird is literary kin to Scout, heroine of Harper Lee's famous "To Kill a Mockingbird.…as charming and fresh as …the month of May.” ―Boston Globe
About the Author
Barbara O’Connor was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina. She has written many award-winning books for children, including the
New York Times–bestselling
Wish, Wonderland, How to Steal a Dog, Greetings from Nowhere, and
Fame and Glory in Freedom, Georgia.