Fame and Glory in Freedom, Georgia by Barbara O'Connor Paperback Book

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Rent Fame and Glory in Freedom, Georgia

Author: Barbara O'Connor

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Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux

Published: Dec 1969

Genre: Children & Young Adults Fiction - Social Issues - Friendship

Retail Price: $8.99

Ages: 08 - 12

Pages: 104

Synopsis

Will a spelling bee be the answer to all of Bird's problems?

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.

In Barbara O'Connor's funny new novel, a spunky young girl discovers that sometimes all it takes to feel famous is a little recognition from true friends.


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