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Hope Is a Ferris Wheel
Hope Is a Ferris Wheel | Robin Herrera
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Ten-year-old Star Mackie lives in a trailer park with her flaky mom and her melancholy older sister, Winter, whom Star idolizes. Moving to a new town has made it difficult for Star to make friends, when her classmates tease her because of where she lives and because of her layered blue hair. But when Star starts a poetry club, she develops a love of Emily Dickinson and, through Dickinson’s poetry, learns some important lessons about herself and comes to terms with her hopes for the future. With an unforgettable voice with a lot of heart, Hope Is a Ferris Wheel is the story of a young girl who learns to accept her family and herself while trying to make sense of the world around her. Praise for Hope is a Ferris Wheel STARRED REVIEW "Herrera’s first novel is quite accomplished, with plenty of heart and humor, especially apparent in the spelling assignments Star has to complete but refuses to turn in, as she uses them as a sort of journal. Star is a unique, determined, and loving child making the best of a bad situation; readers cannot help but root for her." --School Library Journal, starred review "Well-constructed, thought-provoking and appealing, this first effort bodes well for the author’s future." --Kirkus Reviews "In her debut, Herrera has created a delightful narrator with a memorable voice and surrounded her with a unique supporting cast. Got fans of Joan Bauer in your neck of the woods? Send them this way." --Booklist "A tender and truthful novel that addresses stereotypes without promising easy answers or cookie-cutter closure." --Publishers Weekly "First-time author Herrera, telling the story from Star’s point of view, gives readers a front-row seat to all the embarrassment and angst of Star’s jumbled life—and all of the triumphs. Here’s hoping we hear more from this author." --The Horn Book Magazine "Star’s contemplation, through poetic metaphors and real-life relationships, of what really matters in her life is compelling. Additionally, the poetry angle offers food for thought for those just coming to understand the power and purpose of metaphor, and Star’s vocabulary assignments, occasionally interspersed between chapters, provide inspiration and entertainment for word-lovers." --Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
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Hope Is a Ferris Wheel | Robin Herrera

“ 'It's a layered cut. That's what Gloria called it. Why does everyone think it's a mullet?' “

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Hope Is a Ferris Wheel | Robin Herrera

I would consider using this book in my classroom because of the relatable scenario in the book and it could teach my students not to judge a book based on its cover.

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Hope Is a Ferris Wheel written by Robin Herrera. Chapter 1 p.1-6. Introduces Star, a girl who lives in a trailer park in California, and how she is being picked on and made fun of solely based on her living situation. She then dreams of a plan to make a club specifically just for her friends. This book could be relatable for children who live in a low income or poverty stricken are and get picked on for that reason.

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Hope Is a Ferris Wheel | Robin Herrera

“Hope is a Ferris wheel- It takes low and high; and when you reach the top, it‘s like you can touch the sky! And when it takes you down- hope becomes a thing. That, when you‘re getting off. You take with you to bring.

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ritakingston
Hope Is a Ferris Wheel | Robin Herrera

I would use this book in my future classroom to expose children to other types of kids and that bullying is never okay.

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ritakingston
Hope Is a Ferris Wheel | Robin Herrera
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I read this entire book and the first chapter made me cry. It honestly portrays the realities of life for today‘s children. An example of this would be bullying. The characters are both convincing and credible to today‘s child. I feel like most children can relate to these characters or they can feel compassionate towards these characters. This book is both a window and a mirror.

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Hope Is a Ferris Wheel | Robin Herrera

Hopes and dreams can come true when you believe in yourself.

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Hope Is a Ferris Wheel | Robin Herrera
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Not everyone comes from the same place, same town, or same state. Star is mad fun of for all of what belongs to her like her family, where she lives, and what she looks like. This book shows that if you stand true to yourself and believe in your abilities, it does not matter what people think. It is important to have acceptance for the work around you. Genre: Realistic Fiction; Published: 2014; Illustrator: Maria T. Middleton

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mrp27
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#emojimadness #🎡

A YA read, and yes it's on my list to read, with both a Ferris wheel on the cover and in the title.

JoScho Love this cover 6y
ShookBelf So pretty. 6y
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Hope Is a Ferris Wheel | Robin Herrera
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I'm on a MG roll this weekend. Loved this, which would pair well with Raymie Nightingale. This one is on Vermont's #DCFlist

TirzahPrice Yeah, Robin! 8y
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