Has Anyone Seen Jessica Jenkins? - by Liz Kessler (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"First published in Great Britain by Orion Children's Books"--Title page verso.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>From<i> New York Times </i>best-selling author Liz Kessler comes the magical tale of a (sometimes invisible) teen--and her truly super friends.</b> <p/>Jessica Jenkins has always been a perfectly ordinary girl--until one day part of her arm vanishes in the middle of geography class! Jessica's friends Izzy and Tom are determined to help her develop her newfound invisibility, though Jessica is more concerned with discovering where the ability came from. When it becomes apparent that there may be other kids developing strange powers of their own, Jessica marshals them into a slapdash band of "slightly superheroes." But when an unscrupulous adult discovers the origin of their powers and kidnaps one of the team, the rest must put their heads--and all of their skills--together to avert disaster.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Readers not yet ready for teen thrillers should warm to this unlikely band of new friends who solve this easy-to-read "scientific" mystery with no adult intervention.<br>--Kirkus Reviews <p/>The mix of kids from different backgrounds and social groups makes for an interesting look at the challenges of crossing cultural and social barriers. A light, fun read that is sure to be popular among fans of Kessler's other works including the "Emily Windsnap" and "Philippa Fisher" series.<br>--School Library Journal <p/>The suggestion of supernatural or magical elements intrigues.<br>--Publishers Weekly <p/>Kessler combines elements of adventure, mystery, and fantasy, incorporating themes of friendship into a fun middle grade novel. Teachers will find it to be an engaging read-aloud.<br>--School Library Connection <p/>Anyone who ever dreamed of being more than ordinary will love this slightly super story.<br>--Discovery Girls<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Liz Kessler</b> is the author of the best-selling Emily Windsnap series, the Philippa Fisher series, the novels <i>North of Nowhere</i> and <i>A Year Without Autumn, </i>and a series of early readers about Poppy the Pirate Dog. Liz Kessler lives in England.
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