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Birthday Surprises: Ten Great Stories to Unwrap
Birthday Surprises Ten Great Stories to Unwrap
Author: Johanna Hurwitz
"This unique collection of short stories celebrates the creative power of imagination. At Hurwitz's invitation 10 well-known children's authors have written pieces based on a single premise: a young person finds an empty box among his or her birthday gifts. The enormously varied responses range in tone from amusing to heartwarmingly sad; all pro...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780688152956
ISBN-10: 0688152953
Publication Date: 4/24/1997
Pages: 128
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Rating:
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4.3 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: HarperTrophy
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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Why would a beautifully wrapped birthday present hold nothing but an empty box?

Ten leading authors give us ten deliciously different answers to the same question. Is someone playing a trick or teaching a lesson? What if the box isn't as empty as it first appears? Savor these original birthday surprises, then see if you can come up with your own solution to the mystery of the empty present.
SuzanneB avatar reviewed Birthday Surprises: Ten Great Stories to Unwrap on
My 5th grade son enjoyed reading and discussing this book with his classroom Book Club members.


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