Joanne Rossmassler Fritz
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Philadelphia, The United States
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Everywhere Blue
6 editions
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published
2021
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Ruptured
3 editions
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expected publication
2023
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"A story of heartache and hope told in such lyrical verse that I was completely immersed in the world, from the crisp Maine coast to the claustrophobic hospital hallways, feeling main character Claire's angst and confusion as she wonders if her family"
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Compelling, endearing, and every bit as important as its Newbery Medal implies. Set aside some time when you start reading this wonderful book, because you won't want to do anything else! ...more | |
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I loved this book! Engaging and endearing, NOTHING ELSE BUT MIRACLES warmed my heart. Dory is my new favorite MG character, spunky, lively, and always questioning. I love that she wears trousers when she's not in school. In 1944, all girls wore dress ...more | |
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Fast-paced, imaginative, and spooky but not too scary. I really enjoyed this, and I'm not usually a fan of horror. Serenity is a wonderful character who will draw you in and make you want to keep reading. Some unexpected twists keep you guessing. Lot ...more | |
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Stunning. Absolutely stunning in its power, the beauty of its language, and the details that bring this family to life. You will feel you know the Carter family as well as you know your own. This has award-winner written all over it. Can't say more a ...more | |
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“Fibs, you must know, are entirely acceptable when they serve the purpose of getting one to the library.”
― A Place to Hang the Moon
― A Place to Hang the Moon

“Besides which, I really ought to send her a book instead. Though she’s not much of a reader.” She paused. “Evidence as to her character.”
― A Place to Hang the Moon
― A Place to Hang the Moon

“The librarian chuckled. “I suppose there are rather a lot of orphan stories out there.” “Why do grown-ups write so many of them?” William asked. “I hadn’t really thought about it,” Mrs. Müller confessed. “Perhaps they think children fancy the notion of living on their own, without adults to tell them what to do. It’s quite daft, if you think about it, isn’t it?”
― A Place to Hang the Moon
― A Place to Hang the Moon

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