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The Sky's The Limit: My Journey With Maryellen

by Valerie Tripp, Juliana Kolesova   |  Ages 8-11
RM36.83 MYR
The Sky's The Limit: My Journey With Maryellen
The Sky's The Limit: My Journey With Maryellen

Girl's journey of growth, 1950s America backdrop.

If you're intrigued by a slice of 1950s America and love stories of personal growth, "The Sky's the Limit: My Journey With Maryellen" could be a delight to read. Through the eyes of Maryellen, you'll be transported to a bygone era, experiencing the charm and challenges of the time. This book could offer not just a nostalgic escape but also a source of inspiration as Maryellen navigates her dreams and aspirations, mirroring many a reader's own journey of self-discovery.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Sky's The Limit: My Journey With Maryellen

by Valerie Tripp, Juliana Kolesova   |  Ages 8-11
RM36.83 MYR
ISBN: 9781609589868
Authors: Valerie Tripp, Juliana Kolesova
Publisher: American Girl
Date of Publication: 2015-08-27
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Chapter Books, Young Readers
Related Topics: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Adventure, Realistic Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.94
(rated by 156 readers)

Description

What if you suddenly found yourself in Maryellen’s world during the 1950s? How would your life be changed, what would you do to fit in—and, more importantly, what would you do to stand out? Join Maryellen on an adventure where the two of you can put on poodle skirts and head to a school dance (they were called sock hops back then!), enter a contest, or take a trip in a streamlined silver camper that looks like a rocket ship! Your journey back in time can take whatever twists and turns you choose, as you select from a variety of exciting options in this multiple-ending story.
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Girl's journey of growth, 1950s America backdrop.

If you're intrigued by a slice of 1950s America and love stories of personal growth, "The Sky's the Limit: My Journey With Maryellen" could be a delight to read. Through the eyes of Maryellen, you'll be transported to a bygone era, experiencing the charm and challenges of the time. This book could offer not just a nostalgic escape but also a source of inspiration as Maryellen navigates her dreams and aspirations, mirroring many a reader's own journey of self-discovery.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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