Jennifer J. Stewart
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The Bean King's Daughter

 
Holiday House ©2002; jacket art by Mélisande Potter

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An Accelerated Reader title

 

 

 

 

What if you inherit a stepmother along with a fortune?  One who seriously wants to get her hands on your money...

Reviews

...While Lemony Snicket fans may be drawn to this book in search of yet another tale of orphan woe, they'll find a coming of age story told with insight and humor. ...Phoebe's journey is much more than a change of scenery -- it's a change of heart. Recommended. LIBRARY TALK

This brief, lighter-than-air tale is both amusing and engaging... Fluffy and fun, with just the right touch of message. KIRKUS

Phoebe's first-person narrative carries the farce of the Cinderella-in-reverse scenario. BOOKLIST

The Bean King's Daughter is filled with exaggeration and middle-grade humor, and gently demonstrates that stepmothers can be all right if you give them a chance. SPECTRUM HOME AND SCHOOL NETWORK

Follow Phoebe as she realizes that [her stepmother] is not the enemy and that it is important to have caring friends and family. CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Phoebe is very good at getting rid of wicked stepmothers.  ARIZONA DAILY STAR

Pricing

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Holiday House Hardcover 978-0-8234-1644-8 or 0-8234-1644-5 $16.95
 

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