A charming new chapter book by bestselling author Nina LaCour.
Welcome to 1106 Wildflower Place: It is no ordinary apartment house, but
you, reader, are no ordinary visitor. So, please, come in!
Two new tenants have just arrived, and nine-year-old Ella is determined
to help them settle in. Who better to teach them about the glitchy
lights and the nighttime noises? After all, Ella knows all the
neighbors. Well, almost all. No one has met the mysterious Robinsons who
live on the top floor. Will a special neighborly celebration change all
that? This bighearted chapter book by bestselling author Nina LaCour,
highlighted by lively illustrations throughout, celebrates community,
friendship, family, and home. It is a place of walking dogs that aren't
yours, keeping surprises secret, and making everyone feel welcome.
Here, the eccentric joy of Armistead Maupin's Tales of The City merges
seamlessly with the antic fun of Ivy + Bean, the family tenderness of
The Penderwicks, and the madcap adventure of Eloise in an
irresistible story that will leave you eager for the next one!
BESTSELLING, AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR: Nina LaCour is a highly acclaimed
author of both YA and adult novels. This is her first novel for younger
readers and a terrific introduction of a talented writer to the next
generation.
HILARIOUSLY UNIVERSAL: Ella is a strong protagonist that readers of all
ages and genders will love. She is bighearted, curious, and just a tad
mischievous.
DIVERSE CAST OF CHARACTERS: Featuring many different family structures,
this story is wonderfully diverse and inclusive. Any reader can imagine
themselves living at 1106 Wildflower Place.
DRAWN FROM AUTHOR'S PERSONAL EXPERIENCE: The charming characters and
their stories were conjured by LaCour and her young daughter during the
long walks they took through San Francisco during the early days of
Covid-19 and inspired by the people they encountered along the way.
Perfect for:
- Parents, teachers, and librarians
- Gift-givers looking for entertaining chapter books for kids who enjoy
stories full of humor and heart
- Readers who love such bestselling book series as Ivy + Bean,
Clementine, Judy Moody, and Junie B. Jones
