Phyllis Reynolds Naylor had a rootin' tootin' good time creating this rollicking Wild West escapade complete with a helpless orphan turned plucky heroine, a dastardly villain, comical cliffhangers, and a cast of supporting characters reminiscent of a light operetta.
Emily Wiggins is poor and timid, without a drop of self-confidence. When unexpectedly orphaned, she is left all alone except for her turtle, Rufus. What in blinkin' bloomers should Emily do? Emily's neighbors, Mrs. Ready, Mrs. Aim, and Mrs. Fire, have the answer. Emily must travel by stagecoach to honorable Aunt Hilda. What a hootin', tootin' grand idea! But Miss Catchum of the Catchum Child-Catching Services will get a big bonus for making Emily live with her next of kin, vicious Uncle Victor. How in ding dong dickens will Emily escape Miss Catchum? It will take all the gumption and cunning of fellow orphan and traveler, Jackson, to help Emily find her confidence, conniving spirit, and the truth behind why Uncle Victor wants to claim her. But how in flippin' flapjacks will Emily outsmart Uncle Victor?
By:
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor Imprint: Random House Inc Country of Publication: United States Volume: 1 Dimensions:
Height: 192mm,
Width: 133mm,
Spine: 11mm
Weight: 136g ISBN:9780375844928 ISBN 10: 0375844929 Series:Emily Pages: 160 Publication Date:08 November 2011 Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years Audience:
Children/juvenile
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English as a second language
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
PHYLLIS REYNOLDS NAYLOR says she's never experienced as much excitement as her character, Emily Wiggins.
Nominated for Bank Street Child Study Children's Book Award.
Nominated for Indiana Young Hoosier Award.
Nominated for Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Award.
Short-listed for Bank Street Child Study Children's Book Award.
Short-listed for Grand Canyon Reader Award (Intermediate) 2013
Short-listed for Virginia Readers Choice Award (Elementary) 2013
Short-listed for William Allen White Childens Book Award (Grades 3-5) 2013
