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11 Birthdays. by: Wendy Mass Fiction Pub.: 2009 By : Carissa. Takes place in…. Amanda's room-where she wakes up every morning to the same day. School- where Amanda an Leo start talking and where they figure out that the same thing is happening to both of them ect.
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11 Birthdays by: Wendy Mass Fiction Pub.:2009 By: Carissa
Takes place in… • Amanda's room-where she wakes up every morning to the same day. • School- where Amanda an Leo start talking and where they figure out that the same thing is happening to both of them ect. • Historical Society-where they learn about their great-great-grandma and grandpa’s feud. They also find a journal that helps them with their problem. • Leo’s house- where they finally fix things.
Characters • Amanda -Book is from her point of view -She loves to play the drums • Leo -Amanda's best friend since birth -he celebrates his birthday’s with her • Angelina -helps them stop the days repeating -show then things that can help their problem
Problem/Conflict Amanda is mad at Leo for saying that he doesn't like having their birthdays together; on their 10th birthday When their 11th birthday hits they don’t have their party’s together and the day repeats over and over until they make up and figure out how to stop the repeat.
Resolution They find the plant that they made on their 5th birthday. They have their parties together. They make a toast on the night of their party and everything goes back to normal.
My opinion… I’m not really a big reader but I like to read every once in a while. When I read this book I thought it was a cute book. It had a happy ending which liked. And it was just overall really good.
About the Author5 facts • Author of award winning books for young readers • Likes collecting candy bar wrappers • Searches for buried treasure with her metal detector • She wishes her birthday was as eventful as this one • Lives with family in New Jersey
5 Test Questions • What did Amanda and Leo find when they snuck in the Historical Society? Leo’s great-great-grandfathers journal • Where did Leo read his poem? The Community Center • What sport did Stephanie want to tryout for? Cheer • Who decorated Amanda’s locker? Leo • Where were Amanda and Leo born? Willow Falls Birthing Center
Summary Amanda and Leo have been friends since they were born and they celebrated every birthday together, except their 11th. On their 10th birthday Amanda heard something not meant for her to hear, and until they make up every day is just the same.