About the book
Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary brings her classic warm humor to this funny, sweet story of a girl with big dreams.
Can imaginative Emily make her biggest dream come true?
Spunky Emily Bartlett lives in an old farmhouse in Pitchfork, Oregon at a time when automobiles are brand-new inventions and libraries are a luxury few small towns can afford. Her runaway imagination leads her to bleach a horse, hold a very scary sleepover, and feed the hogs an unusual treat. But can she use her lively mind to help bring a library to Pitchfork?
\"Written with Cleary's customary warmth and humor. The time of the story, about 1920, is delightfully brought to life.\"—Booklist
- A Strong Girl Character: Spunky and imaginative Emily Bartlett isn’t afraid of a challenge, whether it’s bleaching a horse or convincing an entire town to build its first-ever library.
- Hilarious Childhood Adventures: From accidentally getting the hogs drunk on rotten apples to hosting a sleepover that’s a little *too* scary, Emily’s life is never dull.
- Early 20th Century Setting: Step back in time to Pitchfork, Oregon, a world of brand-new automobiles, party-line telephones, and farm life before every town had a library.
- For the Love of Libraries: Perfect for young bookworms, this is a heartwarming story about one girl’s determined quest to share the magic of reading with her entire community.
Editions of Emily's Runaway Imagination
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780380709236
- EBook
- ISBN 9780061972171
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Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary brings her classic warm humor to this funny, sweet story of a girl with big dreams.
Can imaginative Emily make her biggest dream come true?
Spunky Emily Bartlett lives in an old farmhouse in Pitchfork, Oregon at a time when automobiles are brand-new inventions and libraries are a luxury few small towns can afford. Her runaway imagination leads her to bleach a horse, hold a very scary sleepover, and feed the hogs an unusual treat. But can she use her lively mind to help bring a library to Pitchfork?
\"Written with Cleary's customary warmth and humor. The time of the story, about 1920, is delightfully brought to life.\"—Booklist
- A Strong Girl Character: Spunky and imaginative Emily Bartlett isn’t afraid of a challenge, whether it’s bleaching a horse or convincing an entire town to build its first-ever library.
- Hilarious Childhood Adventures: From accidentally getting the hogs drunk on rotten apples to hosting a sleepover that’s a little *too* scary, Emily’s life is never dull.
- Early 20th Century Setting: Step back in time to Pitchfork, Oregon, a world of brand-new automobiles, party-line telephones, and farm life before every town had a library.
- For the Love of Libraries: Perfect for young bookworms, this is a heartwarming story about one girl’s determined quest to share the magic of reading with her entire community.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emily's Runaway Imagination about?
Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary brings her classic warm humor to this funny, sweet story of a girl with big dreams.
Can imaginative Emily make her biggest dream come true?
Spunky Emily Bartlett lives in an old farmhouse in Pitchfork, Oregon at a time when automobiles are brand-new inventions and libraries are a luxury few small towns can afford. Her runaway imagination leads her to bleach a horse, hold a very scary sleepover, and feed the hogs an unusual treat. But can she use her lively mind to help bring a library to Pitchfork?
\"Written with Cleary's customary warmth and humor. The time of the story, about 1920, is delightfully brought to life.\"—Booklist
- A Strong Girl Character: Spunky and imaginative Emily Bartlett isn’t afraid of a challenge, whether it’s bleaching a horse or convincing an entire town to build its first-ever library.
- Hilarious Childhood Adventures: From accidentally getting the hogs drunk on rotten apples to hosting a sleepover that’s a little *too* scary, Emily’s life is never dull.
- Early 20th Century Setting: Step back in time to Pitchfork, Oregon, a world of brand-new automobiles, party-line telephones, and farm life before every town had a library.
- For the Love of Libraries: Perfect for young bookworms, this is a heartwarming story about one girl’s determined quest to share the magic of reading with her entire community.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Emily's Runaway Imagination?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics > Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Bullying, violence, abuse and peer pressure
Where can I read a sample of Emily's Runaway Imagination?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780380709236
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Emily's Runaway Imagination?
Beverly Cleary
Who is the Publisher of the book Emily's Runaway Imagination?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Emily's Runaway Imagination is available as paperback(ISBN 9780380709236) and ebook(ISBN 9780061972171)
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