"Anastasia has become a beloved character in children's books and once again she doesn't disappoint." Booklist, ALA, Starred Review
Description
Anastasia continues the perilous process of growing up, as her thirteenth year involves conquering the art of rope climbing, playing Cupid for a recently widowed uncle, and surviving a crush on her gym teacher.
Between gym class disasters and ill-fated matchmaking schemes, can Anastasia solve everyone’s problems—including her own?
- Relatable Heroine: Thirteen-year-old Anastasia is a genius at just about everything... except climbing the rope in gym class. And her crush, the ultra-cool Ms. Willoughby, is watching.
- Amateur Matchmaker: When her handsome, widowed Uncle George comes to visit, Anastasia decides he needs a new romance—and she’s got the perfect candidate. Or three.
- First Crush: Navigating a secret crush on a teacher is tricky enough without trying to prove you’re not a total klutz in her class every single day.
- Beloved Children's Series: Laugh-out-loud funny and full of heart, this installment in the classic Anastasia Krupnik series is perfect for readers who love relatable stories about friendship, family, and growing up.
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About the author(s)
Lois Lowry is the author of more than fifty books for children and young adults, including the New York Times bestselling Giver Quartet and the popular Anastasia Krupnik series. She has received countless honors, among them the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award, the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award, the California Young Reader Medal, and the Mark Twain Award. She received Newbery Medals for two of her novels, Number the Stars and The Giver.