Ava and Pip

Written by Carol Weston

Book #1 in the Ava and Pip series

Ava's story to help her shy sister backfires, leading to unexpected challenges and discoveries.

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224 pages· 32,744 words· Est. 4.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Fifth-grader Ava Wren is determined to help her shy sister, Pip, break out of her shell. After Pip's birthday disaster, Ava writes a story for a contest, but it backfires, causing more trouble than she anticipated. With a new friend by her side, Ava must navigate the fallout and find a way to truly support Pip. Can Ava mend the rift and pursue her dream of becoming a writer? Dive into a tale of sisterhood, identity, and the power of words, where Ava learns that intentions don't always lead to expected outcomes.

From the publisher

The first installment in the Ava and Pip series, perfect for aspiring writers and anyone that loves palindromes and word play. Ava and Pip is a funny and heartfelt story of Ava, an outgoing girl who wants to help her sister come out of her shell, and become a writer when she grows up.A love letter to language.–The New York TimesMeet outgoing Ava Wren, a fun fifth grader who tries not to lose patience with her shy big sister. She can’t understand why Pip is so reserved and never seems to make friends with others, and decides to use her writing talents to help her sister overcome her shyness. She writes a short story based on the girl that ruined her sister’s birthday party … but it doesn’t quite go over like she wanted it to.Can Ava and her new friend help Pip come out of her shell? And can Ava get out of the mess she has made, and really be a real writer like she always dreamed?Great for parents, educators and librarians looking for: A heartwarming read that has messages of sisterhood, identity, and friendshipFunny books for girls ages 9 to 12A story that incorporates word play (especially palindromes!)A story with a character wants to be a writer, perfect for aspiring young authors

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