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Atheneum Books, 2016-16-08

Firefly Hollow (Reprint)

Firefly Hollow (Reprint)

Alison McGhee, Author

Christopher Denise, Illustrator

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9781442423374

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Because their dreams of daring adventures go against the cautious teachings of their nations, Firefly and Cricket set out on their own, find a home with kindly Vole, and together help a grieving "miniature giant" named Peter.
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A firefly who wants to fly to the moon, a cricket who dreams of catching, not chirping, and a boy who needs a friend—this quietly epic tale illuminates what it means to listen to your heart, defy expectations, and carry others’ dreams as gently as your own.

Keywords and Themes: Acceptance • Action & Adventure • Animals • Courage • Dreams • Friendship • General • Growth • Identity • Imagination • Juvenile Fiction • Self-Discovery • Social Themes • Support • Survival Stories • Wonder

Readability • 4.4

Age Range • 8-12

Pages • 304

Subjects • Fireflies • Crickets • Voles • Friendship in children • Adventure stories • Grief • Friendship • Adventure and adventurers

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Animals | General • Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure | Survival Stories • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship

Firefly. Cricket. Vole. Peter. Can four creatures from four very different Nations help one another find their ways in a world that can feel oh-so-big? Delve into this "wise and lovely reading adventure" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) in the tradition of Charlotte's Web and The Rats of NIMH, from the author of the New York Times bestselling Someday.

"Firefly Hollow will set your heart aglow" (ALA Booklist, starred review).

Firefly doesn't merely want to fly, she wants to touch the moon. Cricket doesn't merely want to sing about baseball, he wants to catch. When these two little creatures with big dreams wander out of Firefly Hollow, refusing to listen to their elders, they find themselves face-to-face with the one creature they were always told to stay away from...a giant.

But Peter is a Miniature Giant. They've always been told that a Miniature Giant is nothing but a Future Giant, but this one just isn't quite as big or as scary as the other Giants. Peter has a dream of his own, as well as memories to escape. He is overwhelmed with sadness, and a summer with his new unlikely friends Firefly and Cricket might be just what he needs. Can these friends' dreams help them overcome the past?

Firefly Hollow is nothing short of enchanting, reminding us all that the very best friend is the one who encourages you to achieve your dreams. Full-color tip-in illustrations and dozens of black-and-white drawings provide added glow.

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