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About The Book
Ten-year-old Lily Sinclair is a bored latchkey kid, an ardent fan of decaf coffee, shoes, and anything to do with lizards. (She has a pet gecko, Weemis.) When her elderly neighbor, Mrs. Hiller, introduces her to the owner of the nearby Pet Palace and his adult son Nate, who has Down’s syndrome, Lily finds herself with an unofficial after-school job. She forges a tentative friendship with Nate, but their bond is threatened by a dark secret that will change everything. Boasting a fresh, original voice, Willowood is a touching testament to the importance of friendship.
About The Author
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Cecilia Galante
Cecilia Galante received a B.A. in English from King's College, and an MFA in Creative Writing from Goddard College, Vermont. She lives in Kingston, PA with her husband and three children, and is a faculty member of the Graduate Creative Writing Department at Wilkes University.
Product Details
- Publisher: Aladdin (March 9, 2010)
- Length: 272 pages
- ISBN13: 9781416985914
- Ages: 9 - 13
- Lexile ® 630 The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®
Awards and Honors
- Keystone to Reading Book Award Reading List (PA)
- Iowa Children's Choice Award Nominee
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- Author Photo (jpg): Cecilia Galante Supplied by author(1.8 MB)
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