
Year of Billy Miller
by Kevin Henkes
Title:
Year of Billy Miller
Author:
Kevin Henkes
Series (if any):
A Miller Family Story
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
240 pages
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
ISBN-13:
9780062268143
EAN:
9780062268143
Publication Date:
02/07/2015
Classifications:
Personal and Social Topics
Weight (g):
382
Dimensions (mm):
203 x 156 x 18
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Description
Newbery Honor Book and New York Times Bestseller!Award-winning, nationally bestselling author Kevin Henkes introduces second-grader Billy Miller in this fast-paced and funny story about friendship, sibling rivalry, and elementary school.The Year of Billy Miller includes black-and-white art by Kevin Henkes and is perfect for fans of the Ramona books; Frindle, by Andrew Clements; and the Clementine series.The New York Times declared: "Henkes''s delightful story is restrained and vivid . . . forgoing the overdramatic or zany, it shows the substance, warmth and adaptability of beautifully common family love." When Billy Miller has a mishap at the statue of the Jolly Green Giant at the end of summer vacation, he ends up with a big lump on his head. What a way to start second grade!As the year goes by, though, Billy figures out how to navigate elementary school, how to appreciate his little sister, and how to be a more grown up and responsible member of the family and a help to his busy working mom and stay-at-home dad.Newbery Honor author and Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes delivers a short, satisfying, laugh-out-loud-funny school and family story that features a diorama homework assignment, a school poetry slam, cancelled sleepovers, and epic sibling temper tantrums. This is a perfect short novel for the early elementary grades.Plus don''t miss the follow-up, Billy Miller Makes a Wish!















