Give us mass author wendy masss home page, complete with all the details about her work. In every soul a star, three very different kids are brought together by a solar eclipse. A mangoshaped space by apples n acorns teachers pay teachers. Mass talks about a condition that most people have never even heard of and she just runs with it. A mangoshaped space 2003, a young adult novel by american author wendy mass, is the story of mia winchell, a thirteenyearold girl who lives with synesthesia. Everyone thinks she is the normal kid in her family. But because she has kept it a secret from everyone, she appears to be the most normal kid in her family. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double. In jeremy fink and the meaning of life, a boy embarks on a lifechanging journey. Wendy mass born april 22, 1967 is an author of young adult novels and childrens books her 2003 novel, a mangoshaped space won the american library association ala schneider family book award for middle school in 2004. This book is about a girl named mia, who has synesthesia, a unique condition that allows a mingling of the senses. Zack, her younger brother, keeps a chart of all the hamburgers he eats. Buy a cheap copy of a mangoshaped space book by wendy mass. About the author 2008 wendy mass is the new york times bestselling author of the candymakers, the ala schneider family award winner a mango shaped space, leap day, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, heaven looks a lot like the mall, and every soul a star.
About the author wendy mass won the ala schneider family book award for her first young readers novel, a mangoshaped space, about a girl with the fascinating condition synesthesia. The book received the american library association schneider family book award in 2004. Free download or read online a mango shaped space pdf epub book. But how can mia the alien find acceptance and selfworth. Congratulations to danielle ferland who narrated it. I thought that this book should be for older kids because of parts that mention growing up. A mangoshaped space by wendy mass fantastic fiction. Authors purpose for writing a mangoshaped space interviewing wendy mass, author of a mangoshaped space making inferences reading reflection summarizing chapters setting in a mangoshaped space main idea all about mia mia and me character growth and change character. Mia winchell appears to be a typical kid, but shes keeping a big secretsounds, numbers, and words have color for her. Oct 15, 2015 a few words about book author wendy mass is the new york times bestselling author of the candymakers, the ala schneider family award winner a mango shaped space, leap day, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, heaven looks a lot like the mall, and every soul a star. Wendy mass is the author of the ala schneider family award winner a mango shaped space and leap day. Mia winchell, the heroine of wendy masss 2003 novel, a mangoshaped space.
But she has the experiences of average kids as well, and with youthful sincerity ferland expresses her frustration over homework and her despair over losing family members. If you like highaction stories or dislike realistic fiction, this may not be the book for you. For mia, though, this isnt just a fun way to think about numbers. A mango shaped space was nominated for a 2008 audie award for the audiobook version. Wendy mass won the ala schneider family book award for her first young readers novel, a mangoshaped space, about a girl with the fascinating condition synesthesia. Her most popular book is probably a mango shaped space, but author wendy mass has written many other novels for preteens and young adults, including leap year, jeremy fink and the meaning of. An awardwinning book from the author of jeremy fink and the meaning of life and the candymakers for fans for of wonder and counting by. As both a synesthete and an academic researcher of synesthesia myself, i strongly applaud wendy mass s book a mangoshaped space.
Unlike some other current nonsynesthete authors who have attempted to create synesthete characters, from the start, mass determined that she. Bestselling authors stead and mass team up for a tale about. Wendy lives in sparta, new jersey with her husband and her twin daughter and son. From the moment i read a story by wendy mass i knew she was a writer to watch.
Wendy mass is a new york times best selling author of 14 novels for young readers, including a mango shaped space. Wendy mass is the new york times bestselling author of eighteen novels for young people which have been translated into 20 languages and nominated for 76 state book awards, including a mango shaped space which was awarded the schneider family book award by the american library association, leap day, the twice upon a time fairy tale series. A mass shaped space look at what the author s office looks like and find out what inspires her. Inevery soul a star, three very different kids are brought together by a solar eclipse. Free download or read online a mangoshaped space pdf epub book. Author ruta sepetys talks about the true history behind between shades of gray duration. If she doesnt match the right colors with numbers, she has a hard time adding or subtractingand you can go ahead and forget about multiplying. For example she sees her name as candyapple red with a hint of light green and her cat mango gives off sunkistorange coils with each highpitched meow. A mangoshaped space was nominated for a 2008 audie award for the audiobook version. Nov 16, 2008 about the author 2008 wendy mass is the new york times bestselling author of the candymakers, the ala schneider family award winner a mango shaped space, leap day, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, heaven looks a lot like the mall, and every soul a star. Wendy mass is the new york times bestselling author of twentynine novels for young people which have been translated into 26 languages and nominated for 85 state book awards, her first was a mangoshaped space which was awarded the schneider family book award by the american library association, followed by leap day, the twice upon a time fairy tale series, every soul a. She looks like a typical kid, but she knows that she isnt typical. Wendy mass author wendy mass is the new york times bestselling author of the candymakers, the ala schneider family award winner a mangoshaped space, leap day, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, heaven looks a lot like the mall, and every soul a star.
She discovers that she is different during a third grade math lesson. A mangoshaped space by wendy mass, paperback barnes. Wendy mass is the author of twentytwo novels for young people, including a mango shaped space, which was awarded the schneider family book award, leap day, the twice upon a time fairy tale series, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, heaven looks a lot like the mall, the willow falls, space taxi and candymakers series. The main characters of this young adult, realistic fiction story are mia winchell.
Wendy mass books list of books by author wendy mass. Wendy lives in new jersey with her husband and their twins. Wendy mass is the author of 22 books for young readers including a mango shaped space. The candymakers follows 12yearolds logan, philip, daisy, and miles as each tries to invent a candy even better than the oozing crunchorama. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. A mangoshaped space kindle edition by wendy mass author visit amazons wendy mass page. But with these contestantswho can detect chocolate by touch and lift 50 lbs.
Now that im farther into my book i have more interesting choices on what to write about. Authors purpose for writing a mangoshaped space interviewing wendy mass, author of a mangoshaped space making inferences reading reflection summarizing chapters setting in a. Wendy mass is the author of twentytwo novels for young people, including a mangoshaped space, which was awarded the schneider family book award, leap day, the twice upon a time fairy tale series, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, heaven looks a lot like the mall, the willow falls, space taxi and candymakers series. Ala schneider family book awardwinning author wendy mass offers this tasty treat of a tale sure to appeal to any listeners sweet tooth. I loved this book for many reasons but the main one was probably because the main character was a synesthete just like me. Her senses are jumbled words and sounds often have color for her, among other effects. Wendy mass is the new york times bestselling author of eighteen novels for young people which have been translated into 20 languages and nominated for 76 state book awards, including a mangoshaped space which was awarded the schneider family book award by the american library association, leap day, the twice upon a time fairy tale series. Neuroscience for kids check out more stats and fun facts about synesthesia. Nothing makes a character more sympathetic than first encountering them in the moment their dog. Wendy mass is the new york times bestselling author of the candymakers, pi in the sky, every soul a star, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, and a mango. Pdf a mangoshaped space book by wendy mass free download. Wendy mass is a new york times best selling author of 14 novels for young readers, including a mangoshaped space. Please login to view pricing, or register now a mangoshaped space.
She has kept a secret from everyone, even her family. A mangoshaped space by wendy mass is an interesting story about mia who is thirteen years old and has a condition called synaesthesia. Wendy mass won the ala schneider family book award for her first young readers novel, a mango shaped space, about a girl with the fascinating condition synesthesia. A mangoshaped space is a 2003 young adult novel by wendy mass.
Interview with wendy mass, author of a mangoshaped space. Heres what i like about a mangoshaped space by wendy mass. Mia winchell experiences the world differently, she is a synesthete. Wendy mass author wendy mass is the new york times bestselling author of the candymakers, the ala schneider family award winner a mango shaped space, leap day, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, heaven looks a lot like the mall, and every soul a star. A mangoshaped space by apples n acorns teachers pay. About the author wendy mass won the ala schneider family book award for her first young readers novel, a mango shaped space, about a girl with the fascinating condition synesthesia. Mia winchell has synesthesia, the mingling of perceptions whereby a person can see sounds, smell colors, or taste shapes. Includes the following graphic organizers for the story a mangoshaped space.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 221 pages and is available in paperback format. Masss novel jeremy fink and the meaning of life was adapted into a feature. Mass is at pains throughout the novel to make sure everyone knows her narrator is young. And when tenor saxophones play, the music looks like a coiling snakeball of lit up purple neon tubes. She sees colors and shapes with every sound and letter, and shes in the third grade when she discovers that not everyone sees the world as she does. Wendy mass is the author of 22 books for young readers including a mangoshaped space. Her most popular book is probably a mango shaped space, but author wendy mass has written many other novels for preteens and young adults, including leap. The plot is extremely interesting and really, for lack of a better word, new. In a mangoshaped space, author wendy mass tells an intriguing, original story. He might be just a cat, but mango holds a special place in mias heart. A mangoshaped space paperback tattered cover book store. Wendy mass is the new york times bestselling author of the candymakers, the ala schneider family award winner a mangoshaped space, leap day, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, heaven looks a lot like the mall, and every soul a star. This book is amazing and may be one of my alltime favorites which is really saying something because i am a book nerd and i love all sorts of books.
A mango shaped space is a 2003 young adult novel by wendy mass. Oct 25, 2016 wendy mass is the new york times bestselling author of eighteen novels for young people which have been translated into 20 languages and nominated for 76 state book awards, including a mango shaped space which was awarded the schneider family book award by the american library association, leap day, the twice upon a time fairy tale series. Wendy mass born april 22, 2018 is an author of young adult novels and childrens books. A mangoshaped space by wendy mass louisiana young readers choice award nominee 2006 grades 68 submitted by elizabeth p. A mangoshaped space has been praised by several authors, including paula danziger, karen cushman, and meg cabot. The plot is extremely interesting and really, for lack of a. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Beth, mias older sister, wears a different hair color each week.
Karen cushman, author of the newbery medal winner the midwifes apprentice about the author wendy mass is the new york times bestselling author of the candymakers, pi in the sky, every soul a star, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, and a mango shaped space. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. Karen cushman, author of the newbery medal winner the midwifes apprentice about the author wendy mass is the new york times bestselling author of the candymakers, pi in the sky, every soul a star, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, and a mangoshaped space. A mangoshaped space by wendy mass overdrive rakuten. Wendy mass, quote from a mangoshaped space im going to be so normal that when people look up normal in the dictionary, my name will be there. Her most recent novel, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, was a book sense pick. Mias cat purrs in mango spheres, and her music produces shapes in the air. We love ourselves a professor with a big heart, and dr. Wendy mass is the author of the ala schneider family award winner a mangoshaped space and leap day. Author wendy masss home page, complete with all the details about her work. Her 2003 novel, a mango shaped space won the american library association ala schneider family book award for middle school in 2004.
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