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Gina Filomena has been told that she has an overactive imagination. With her bright clothing and artistic spirit, she's always felt different from the other kids in her class. That is, until she meets her neighbour, a mysterious boy called Anotonio. And when a creative new teacher, Miss Lightstone, arrives at school, Gina finds a world of possibilities opens up. A wonderful tale about the transformative power of imagination, the effects of an inspirational teacher, and the journey to becoming who you are meant to be.

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A celebration of writing with memorable characters... this book is sure to be a hit with both young readers and their teachers... this book spotlights an inspirational teacher with a passion for thoughtfulness and words, and the children who thrive in this creative collaboration * School Library Journal (starred review) *
Creech skilfully catches Gina at the point in life when a child’s small world opens up into a much wider adult one * Kirkus Reviews *

One Time

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    A Paperback / softback by Sharon Creech

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      Publisher Guppy Publishing Ltd
      Published 14 April 2022
      ISBN-13 9781913101664
      978-1913101664
      ISBN-10 1913101665
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      Children & Teen Fiction

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Gina Filomena has been told that she has an overactive imagination. With her bright clothing and artistic spirit, she's always felt different from the other kids in her class. That is, until she meets her neighbour, a mysterious boy called Anotonio. And when a creative new teacher, Miss Lightstone, arrives at school, Gina finds a world of possibilities opens up. A wonderful tale about the transformative power of imagination, the effects of an inspirational teacher, and the journey to becoming who you are meant to be.

      Trade Review
      A celebration of writing with memorable characters... this book is sure to be a hit with both young readers and their teachers... this book spotlights an inspirational teacher with a passion for thoughtfulness and words, and the children who thrive in this creative collaboration * School Library Journal (starred review) *
      Creech skilfully catches Gina at the point in life when a child’s small world opens up into a much wider adult one * Kirkus Reviews *

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