Wonderland: A Novel [Paperback]

From Barbara O'Connor, the author of the #1New York Times-bestsellerWish, comes a big-hearted story about the meaning of friendship, the joys and pains of growing up, and one lovable runaway dog. Perfect for fans of Katherine Applegate and Kate DiCamillo.

Mavis Jeeter is fearless and bold, but she has never lived in one place long enough to have a real best friend. Her flighty mother has uprooted them again to another new home and taken a job as a housekeeper for the Tully family. Mavis wants this home to be permanentwhich means finding herself a best friend.

Rose Tully is a worrier who feels like she doesnt quite fit in with the other girls in her neighborhood. Her closest friend is Mr. Duffy, but he hasnt been himself since his dog died. Rose may have to break a few of her mothers many rules to help Mr. Duffyand find someone who really understands her.

Henry has run away from home, but he craves kindness and comfortand doesnt know where to look for them.

When Mavis and Rose hatch a scheme to find Mr. Duffy a new dog, their lives and Henrys intersectand they all come to find friendship in places they never expected.

Don't miss Barbara O'Connor's other heartwarming middle-grade titles:
Wish
How to Steal a Dog
Greetings from Nowhere
Beethoven in Paradise
Fame and Glory in Freedom, Georgia
The Fantastic Secret of Owen Jester
The Small Adventure of Popeye and Elvis
On the Road to Mr. Mineo's
Halfway to Harmony
Dream

Featuring sympathetic characters and a gratifying resolution, this novel by OConnor celebrates friendship human and canine alike. Publishers Weekly<