Emily's Fortune -- Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, Paperback

Emily Wiggins is poor and timid, without a drop of self-confidence. When unexpectedly orphaned, she is left all alone except for her turtle, Rufus. What in blinkin' bloomers should Emily do? Emily's neighbors, Mrs. Ready, Mrs. Aim, and Mrs. Fire, have the answer. Emily must travel by stagecoach to honorable Aunt Hilda. What a hootin', tootin' grand idea But Miss Catchum of the Catchum Child-Catching Services will get a big bonus for making Emily live with her next of kin, vicious Uncle Victor. How in ding dong dickens will Emily escape Miss Catchum? It will take all the gumption and cunning of fellow orphan and traveler, Jackson, to help Emily find her confidence, conniving spirit, and the truth behind why Uncle Victor wants to claim her. But how in flippin' flapjacks will Emily outsmart Uncle Victor?

Author: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Publisher: Yearling Books
Published: 11/08/2011
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 7.65h x 5.27w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780375844928
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.2
Point Value: 3
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 137894 / Emily's Fortune

Award: Virginia Readers Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Grand Canyon Reader Award - Nominee
Award: William Allen White Childens Book Award - Nominee

About the Author

PHYLLIS REYNOLDS NAYLOR says she's never experienced as much excitement as her character, Emily Wiggins.