Incredibly Penelope

(Hardback)

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A witty and moving take on A Little Princess from an acclaimed author about the friends and family who can be found in surprising places

Penelope has been all over the globe, from the tippity top to the bottomitty bottom, traveling alongside her godmother, the super celebrity Queenie Bee. And shes done things most kids never dream of, like feeding giraffes, exploring real glaciers, and hopping from one five-star hotel to the next. But theres one thing she has never done, and she desperately wants to give it a try: go to school! So Penelope persuades her mother and godmother to let her attend Idlewild Academy for Girls. There, Penelopes charm, openness, and generosity quickly win over many of her new classmates. Although some, including sullen Dilly, think shes a snob. But when Penelopes mother and godmother go missing, her wealth goes along with them, and people start treating her differentlyeven cruelly. Is Penelope still special Is she still the same person And whatever will she do now Celebrated author Lauren Myracle delivers a delicious update on a classic riches-to-rags story, both bubbly and poignant, in which friends and family are found in surprising places.

Author Bio

Lauren Myracle is a highly acclaimed author of young adult and middle-grade novels that capture the concerns of ordinary kids. Her best-selling books have sold more than three million copies. She lives in Fort Collins, Colorado, with her large family.