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This was a wonderfully beautiful and warm-hearted read for both the intended younger audience equally well every bit for whatever age beyond the lifespan.

From each unique character to the Southern charm writing way, it was an enjoyable and fun quick read. Additionally, along with the entertaining moments of the story, there were likewise suitably emotional moments that come with some of the discoveries and lessons of growing up.

This book was not the story of one main character and was instead the story of many indivi

This was a wonderfully cute and warm-hearted read for both the intended younger audition as well as for any age across the lifespan.

From each unique character to the Southern charm writing style, it was an enjoyable and fun quick read. Additionally, along with the entertaining moments of the story, there were likewise suitably emotional moments that come up with some of the discoveries and lessons of growing upward.

This book was non the story of one primary character and was instead the story of many individual characters: Mavis, Rose, Henry, and Mr Duffy. Each of these characters played such an important office within the story that it would non exist the same with any one of them removed.

Overall, a very enjoyable read and I will be looking for more written past Barbara O'Connor in the future.

***Thank you to Raincoast Books for sending me an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review***

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Wonderland is one of those books that warms your heart and tickles your toes. You will recognize Mavis and Rose in your life. They may be your daughters, your granddaughters, your nieces, your neighbors, your friends, your students or maybe even your own best friend. Each book of Barbara O'Connor's becomes my favorite of hers, and this ane is correct there on top.

Mavis is a girl who doesn't stay in i identify for very long and is searching for a best friend. That is kind of hard to do when y'all mov

Wonderland is i of those books that warms your heart and tickles your toes. You will recognize Mavis and Rose in your life. They may be your daughters, your granddaughters, your nieces, your neighbors, your friends, your students or maybe even your own best friend. Each book of Barbara O'Connor'due south becomes my favorite of hers, and this one is correct in that location on top.

Mavis is a daughter who doesn't stay in one identify for very long and is searching for a all-time friend. That is kind of difficult to practice when you lot move around. She meets Rose and hopes and wonders if this but might exist the ane. This is a book about different kinds of friendship, friends you find in unusual circumstances. And information technology is 1 yous volition desire to read this fall!

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Sep 09, 2018 Clare Lund rated it really liked it

Sweet story near friendship and finding a place to call habitation. Didn't love information technology as much as some of Barbara O'Connor'due south other books (Wish and How to Steal a Canis familiaris are my favorites!), but still a worthwhile read. Ages 9 and upwardly.

May 28, 2018 Mary Lee rated it it was amazing

This is a character-driven story of growth and modify. A spunky girl, a sassy mom, a timid daughter, an old man who's lost his gumption, and a canis familiaris who needs a home -- no ane is in the right place at the beginning of the story, but past the cease, everyone has found who/where they demand to exist. Told through iii points of view, readers tin can empathize with both girls and the domestic dog. Interesting contrast of lifestyles (economic diversity) might provide some window/mirror moments. This is a character-driven story of growth and change. A spunky girl, a sassy mom, a timid girl, an former man who's lost his gumption, and a dog who needs a home -- no one is in the correct place at the beginning of the story, but by the end, anybody has found who/where they demand to be. Told through three points of view, readers can empathize with both girls and the dog. Interesting contrast of lifestyles (economic diversity) might provide some window/mirror moments. ...more

Mar 08, 2018 Dylan Teut rated it it was amazing

Barbara O'Connor does it again. This book has it all- humor, heart, and a magic about it that only Barbara could accomplish through her signature writing style. Young readers will rapidly bring together in cheering Mavis and Rose on in their mission, while being gripped to the storyline, eager to meet how the plot wraps itself up. A jewel of a book. Barbara O'Connor does information technology once more. This book has information technology all- humor, heart, and a magic virtually it that only Barbara could attain through her signature writing fashion. Immature readers will speedily join in cheering Mavis and Rose on in their mission, while being gripped to the storyline, eager to see how the plot wraps itself upwardly. A precious stone of a volume. ...more

Jun 27, 2018 Jana rated it information technology was amazing

I had the opportunity to read an advanced re-create of this center grade fiction novel both through my #BookRelays group and NetGalley. I've been very excited about reading information technology ever since I read Barbara O'Connor's book, Wish! I really enjoyed reading this story of friendship, people'south abilities to abound in positive means, and the realization that people are multidimensional – no i is all good or all bad in real life.
We learn all of these awesome lessons through the story of Mavis Jeeter, Rose Tully, Thou I had the opportunity to read an avant-garde copy of this middle grade fiction novel both through my #BookRelays group and NetGalley. I've been very excited nearly reading it always since I read Barbara O'Connor's book, Wish! I actually enjoyed reading this story of friendship, people's abilities to grow in positive ways, and the realization that people are multidimensional – no 1 is all good or all bad in existent life.
We learn all of these awesome lessons through the story of Mavis Jeeter, Rose Tully, Mr. Duffy, and Henry. Mavis has moved many times in her life, as her mother frequently changes jobs and/or relationships. When Mavis' mom gets a new job every bit a housekeeper in the Tully household, she and Mavis motility into a small flat over the family unit's garage. Mavis, who has never had a all-time friend, rapidly informs Rose Tully that they will be best friends. Rose, who has been lonesome always since her older sister went off to higher, is glad to have a new friend. Merely it soon becomes clear that these two girls are very unlike from each other.
Rose is very reserved, soft-spoken, and very reluctant to break any of the rules set by her rigid mother. Mavis is more than of a costless spirit who speaks her mind, often without thinking through the consequences. When the ii of them try to assist lonely Mr. Duffy, the gatekeeper of the upscale customs where they alive, by finding him a new dog to replace the beloved pet that passed abroad, there are a number of rules that demand to be broken.
Rose learns to relax a little bit more and take risks. Mavis learns that sometimes she needs to be more patient in order to be a good best friend. Mr. Duffy and Henry, an escaped greyhound from the local dog track, also learn new lessons about trusting others and trying new things.
The character development in this story is corking. Everyone learns something and becomes better for information technology by the terminate of the story. I like that the characters are multidimensional. For example, Amanda is a chip of a snooty girl and somewhat of a nemesis in the story. However, she is kindhearted enough to give food to the devious canis familiaris and is generous enough to loan her bike to Mavis. It concerns me a petty bit that in gild for Rose to prove her friendship to Mavis, she feels pressured to break her mothers' rules. I know that kids oftentimes call up rules are lame, just Rose'due south mother had her rules in order to proceed Rose safe – especially the rules virtually staying away from the forest and the busy highway exterior the housing evolution. Merely this is a very real situation for center grade readers, every bit they are faced with this type of peer force per unit area all the fourth dimension. This might lead to a good opportunity to discuss with young readers whether someone should have to break rules in club to exist friends with someone.
This is a terrific heart school read with an engaging story. Anyone who has ever fallen in dearest with a devious animal will definitely be able to relate to this book. This book will be released in August and would be a good add-on to classroom libraries, grades four and up.
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Jul 07, 2018 Melanie rated it information technology was amazing

Barbara O'Connor truly is the queen of center grade fiction. Everyone knows what information technology feels similar to long to belong to someone, and Barbara adeptly portrays that feeling in four different ways. You're jump to autumn in love with Rose, Mavis, Mr. Duffy and Henry the greyhound. Pre-gild this jewel that comes out on August 28, 2018. Barbara O'Connor truly is the queen of middle form fiction. Everyone knows what it feels like to long to belong to someone, and Barbara adeptly portrays that feeling in four different ways. You're bound to fall in love with Rose, Mavis, Mr. Duffy and Henry the greyhound. Pre-social club this gem that comes out on August 28, 2018. ...more

A wonderful story about friendship from three POV-- new all-time friends, Rose & Mavis, and Henry, the stray dog they find in the woods. At that place is much to learn in this book about being a skilful friend and the joy of having a special creature to dearest. Would be a delightful classroom read aloud.

Thank you to Macmillan and NetGalley for a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Mavis Jeeter and her mother have moved around a lot, mainly considering her female parent is never happy with any of her jobs. Information technology'southward hard on Mavis, who just actually wants to stay in i place and make some friends. When the two motility to Alabama so her mother can be the housekeeper for the Tullys, Mavis is superexcited. Not only practice they have a dainty, if small, apartment every bit role of the job, but there is a girl, Rose, only her own age. At that place's plenty to practice in the gated community, includin

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Mavis Jeeter and her mother have moved around a lot, mainly because her female parent is never happy with any of her jobs. It's hard on Mavis, who just really wants to stay in ane place and brand some friends. When the 2 move to Alabama so her mother can be the housekeeper for the Tullys, Mavis is superexcited. Not only do they have a overnice, if pocket-sized, apartment every bit function of the job, but there is a daughter, Rose, merely her own historic period. There'due south plenty to do in the gated community, including riding Rose'southward skateboard, talking to the gatekeeper, Mr. Duffy, and trying to corral a greyhound they find in the woods. They also take to deal with Amanda, who has an on-again-off-again friendship with Rose, and equally usual, Mavis' mother finds enough to mutter about with her task. Mr. Duffy is finding it hard to cope with his job later the death of his job, and Rose worries about him. Mavis is bound and determined that getting him a new canis familiaris will solve all of his bug. The canis familiaris they detect (and for whom Amanda has been caring!) is from a local dog racetrack, Wonderland. When they bring the dog to Mr. Duffy, he says the dog must exist returned, but this actually ends up helping things work out for everyone, in unexpected ways. How long will Mavis be able to stay in her current situation earlier her mother decides information technology is fourth dimension to move on?
Strengths: This reminded me a lot of Constance Greene's A Girl Called Al, but only in the plot line about Mr. Duffy, and it certainly ends in a MUCH happier way. I loved seeing both sides of the economic divide-- people who live in gated communities, and people who work for them. Mavis is a forcefulness of nature, and her optimism in the face of difficulties is refreshing. Rose's shyness and difficulty in dealing with her overbearing mother is interesting as well. It's fun to watch her break costless. Henry is a great dog, and the way his hereafter and Mr. Duffy's go entwined is very realistic. I was very glad at the terminate that Mavis' mother was able to adjust her outlook on life-- that doesn't happen frequently, and it was refreshing to see.
Weaknesses: I wish at that place had been a lot more data about Wonderland and greyhound rescue operations. As well, I am having a LOT of trouble getting my heed around the fact that people hire people do do their household chores. I know they still practise, but I just tin can't envision it!

What I actually think: I actually liked this, just I am debating if it might be likewise young for middle school. The friend dynamics are a bit more elementary. However, I might be able to get this one checked out because of the canis familiaris, but my 8th graders would definitely find it too immature.

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Jul 04, 2018 Allison rated it it was amazing

I admire Wonderland by Barbara O'Connor. The characters (both homo and canine) are fantastic. Readers will relate to Mavis and Rose and their struggle to be best friends. The emotion and introspection is conceivable and will help young readers navigate the ups and downs of friendship. Henry, the stray dog who besides wants a best friend, stole the show. I read the volume in 1 sitting considering I just had to find out about Henry'southward groundwork and know what the future held for him! Love this book and can I adore Wonderland by Barbara O'Connor. The characters (both human and canine) are fantastic. Readers volition relate to Mavis and Rose and their struggle to be best friends. The emotion and introspection is believable and will help young readers navigate the ups and downs of friendship. Henry, the stray dog who also wants a best friend, stole the prove. I read the book in one sitting because I just had to find out almost Henry's background and know what the future held for him! Love this volume and can't wait to share it with others. ...more

Aug 12, 2018 Wendy Garland rated it it was amazing

Wonderland captures true friendship over and over. 2 girls from very different walks of life become friends and they seek an elusive canis familiaris to assistance the failing gatekeeper. Barbara O'Connor embraces childhood and the freedoms associated with it - the freedoms to dream and not permit adult notions and preconceived ideas get in the mode. This volume is a celebration of friendship, the innocence of childhood, and the power of man's best friend. Wonderland captures true friendship over and over. 2 girls from very unlike walks of life become friends and they seek an elusive dog to assist the declining gatekeeper. Barbara O'Connor embraces childhood and the freedoms associated with information technology - the freedoms to dream and not let adult notions and preconceived ideas become in the way. This volume is a commemoration of friendship, the innocence of babyhood, and the ability of homo's best friend. ...more than

Jun 07, 2018 Scott Fillner rated it it was astonishing

Barbara O'Connor is a talented story writer. For fans of How to Steal a Dog and Wish...y'all will virtually certainly autumn in honey with this story as well. Barbara is in her groove when she is writing stories like this. This volume will be sure to warn reader's hearts come up August.

Sep ten, 2018 Alicia rated information technology liked it

This delightful middle course with three (actually 4 if y'all count Mr. Duffy) vivid characters, Mavis, Rose, and the dog, Henry. When Mavis moves into the garage above Rose'due south parents' house to be their housekeeper, Mavis and Rose course a special bound and when Rose brings Mr. Duffy's a newly widowed pet owner, the relationships take on a more than meaningful connection as everyone learns to exist themselves. This delightful middle grade with three (actually four if y'all count Mr. Duffy) vivid characters, Mavis, Rose, and the dog, Henry. When Mavis moves into the garage to a higher place Rose's parents' house to be their housekeeper, Mavis and Rose grade a special leap and when Rose brings Mr. Duffy's a newly widowed pet owner, the relationships take on a more than meaningful connection as everyone learns to be themselves. ...more

My kids (ages 13, 10, 5) liked this book MUCH more than I did. It's not that I disliked the story, just that I enjoyed other Barbara O'Connor books at a 5 star level making this read experience a footling meh. Overall, still a skillful read with plenty of discussion points (standing upwards for oneself, making friends, feeling continued, the value of animals in our lives and of helping others) to expound upon with kids. My kids (ages 13, x, 5) liked this volume MUCH more I did. It's not that I disliked the story, simply that I enjoyed other Barbara O'Connor books at a 5 star level making this read feel a little meh. Overall, nonetheless a expert read with plenty of discussion points (continuing upward for oneself, making friends, feeling continued, the value of animals in our lives and of helping others) to expound upon with kids. ...more

Mar 06, 2019 Laela rated it really liked it

Did you dearest the Penderwicks? Then this is the book for you.

Wonderland is skilful clean fun with the nigh adventures thing that happens is the girls cross the road without permission. Too great for the kid who worries too much. Added bonus for a sweet delinquent dog named Henry.

Nov 01, 2018 Julie rated it it was amazing

A great centre form story that fans of Wish and How To Steal a Dog will love. Sweet story of unlikely friendships.

Mar 13, 2019 cassidy rated it it was astonishing

I loved this book! I had read Wish showtime and information technology became i of my favorite books of 2018. Then I read Wonderland, and loved the story-line, loved the characters, and as well, existence a dog lover, loved the ending.
I'd read it again and over again and once more and recommend it to anyone! I loved this book! I had read Wish first and it became one of my favorite books of 2018. So I read Wonderland, and loved the story-line, loved the characters, and as well, existence a dog lover, loved the ending.
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Jul 16, 2018 Holly Mueller rated it it was amazing

Barbara O'Connor has done it again - written the perfect eye grade realistic fiction book. Like I've said in other reviews about her previous books, she capture childhood perfectly - the doubts, fears, triumphs, and joys. The other souvenir that O'Connor gives usa with every book is that perfect sense of nostalgia. I merely finished Daniel Pink's new book, WHEN: THE SCIENTIFIC SECRETS OF PERFECT TIMING, and he says: "Similar poignancy (which O'Connors books also contain), nostalgia is a 'bittersweet bu Barbara O'Connor has done information technology again - written the perfect middle grade realistic fiction book. Like I've said in other reviews well-nigh her previous books, she capture childhood perfectly - the doubts, fears, triumphs, and joys. The other souvenir that O'Connor gives us with every volume is that perfect sense of nostalgia. I simply finished Daniel Pink'southward new book, WHEN: THE SCIENTIFIC SECRETS OF PERFECT TIMING, and he says: "Like poignancy (which O'Connors books also incorporate), nostalgia is a 'bittersweet but predominantly positive and fundamentally social emotion'. Thinking in the past tense offers a 'window into the intrinsic self', a portal to who we actually are. It makes the present meaningful." Even if kids don't choice upwards on or aren't able to place that particular tone, they'll know that what they're reading is important.

I was able to connect strongly to this story likewise because my expert friend recently adopted two greyhounds. They are the sweetest, gentlest creatures, and then I was able to autumn in beloved with Henry immediately!

Kids volition love this book, and it is the perfect addition to any school or classroom library when it comes out next month. Great for text sets with dogs! Pair it with WISH, also past Barbara O'Connor. Other possibilities: HOW TO STEAL a Dog by Barbara O'Connor, ALMOST Abode by Joan Bauer, BECAUSE of WINN-DIXIE past Kate DiCamillo, A Handful of STARS by Cynthia Lord, Dearest THAT Domestic dog by Sharon Creech, RAIN REIGN by Ann 1000. Martin, and THE HONEST TRUTH by Dan Gemeinhart (he'due south written a new one chosen GOOD DOG, which I haven't read yet but could surely vest in this text set).

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This beautiful volume pays homage to the ability of friendship and belonging. I'k a reader who needs to experience an emotional connection to the characters and Barbara O'Connor delivers this in spades. All of her characters here are multidimensional and realistic. Rose and Mavis, ii unlikely best friends, are characters that bring out the best in each other. I honey both of them. Mr Duffy, the elderly gatekeeper, is a dear, grandfatherly character. Henry, the runaway dog, is sure to capture your eye. E This cute book pays homage to the power of friendship and belonging. I'g a reader who needs to feel an emotional connection to the characters and Barbara O'Connor delivers this in spades. All of her characters here are multidimensional and realistic. Rose and Mavis, two unlikely best friends, are characters that bring out the best in each other. I dear both of them. Mr Duffy, the elderly gatekeeper, is a dear, grandfatherly grapheme. Henry, the runaway canis familiaris, is sure to capture your center. Even Amanda, who Rose dislikes, is shown to have many redeeming qualities. By the end of the book, I fifty-fifty have hope for the girls' mothers. These are the kinds of individuals that left me hoping for a sequel only and so I get to visit with them again. ...more

Aug x, 2018 Jacqueline rated information technology it was amazing

I am a fan of Barbara O'Connor and was delighted to go an ARC of this book at BookExpo.

O'Connor does an splendid chore in Wonderland of juxtaposing the problems of a wealthy kid and those of a kid struggling with poverty. Mavis and Rose are unlikely friends simply the way in which they help each other grow is touching. A satisfying story of friendship and overcoming one'due south fears.

Favorite line from the book p. 168 "You tin't keep trouble from coming, but y'all don't have to give it a chair to sit down

I am a fan of Barbara O'Connor and was delighted to become an ARC of this book at BookExpo.

O'Connor does an excellent job in Wonderland of juxtaposing the problems of a wealthy child and those of a child struggling with poverty. Mavis and Rose are unlikely friends merely the fashion in which they assist each other grow is touching. A satisfying story of friendship and overcoming one'southward fears.

Favorite line from the book p. 168 "Y'all can't go along trouble from coming, simply you don't have to requite it a chair to sit down on."

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Dec 26, 2019 Juli rated it liked it

Rounded up. I loved Wish, only this one felt formulaic.

A very special thanks to author Barbara O'Connor for sending Wonderland to my #bookexcursion grouping. all opinions are my own.

Mavis Jeeter and her mom never stay in ane place for a long time, which makes making friends challenging. At the beginning of the story, Mavis' mom accepts a job every bit a housekeeper for the Tully family. Mavis badly wants a true best friend and hopes she has establish 1 in Rose, the Tully's girl. Like Mavis, Rose has never had a real best friend either. She does not l

A very special cheers to writer Barbara O'Connor for sending Wonderland to my #bookexcursion group. all opinions are my ain.

Mavis Jeeter and her mom never stay in one place for a long time, which makes making friends challenging. At the beginning of the story, Mavis' mom accepts a chore as a housekeeper for the Tully family. Mavis desperately wants a true all-time friend and hopes she has constitute one in Rose, the Tully'south daughter. Like Mavis, Rose has never had a real best friend either. She does not like spending fourth dimension with the other girls who live in Magnolia Estates like Amanda Simm, for Amanda says mean things backside parents' backs and only cares almost going to the mall. Rose would rather spend time with Mr. Duffy, the Magnolia Estates gatekeeper although since his canis familiaris'south decease, Mr. Duffy is grumpy, forgetful, and very lonely.

Later on beingness introduced to Rose, believing and daring Mavis immediately tells Rose that she is her new best friend. Worrier Rose accepts the friendship but struggles with having the confidence to be every bit assuming as Mavis. Mavis is convinced that Mr. Duffy volition exist happy again if he go a new canis familiaris. So when she and Rose hear almost a stray canis familiaris named Henry living in the woods, Mavis hatches a program to catch Henry and requite him to Mr. Duffy. Of course, no program is not without its obstacles and dissimilar Mavis, Rose is apprehensive well-nigh everything from going into the woods to discover Henry to riding bikes outside of Magnolia Estates. And every time Mr. Duffy makes a mistake and Rose hears her mother complaining, she worries that he may be fired and leave her forever.

I just loved everything about Wonderland-the setting, characters, plot, the writing, and the message. I identified a lot with Rose considering I have always been a worrier and fortunately, with age, I have get more confident and brave. Rose's friendship with Mavis was the goad helping her finding her ain voice, and it was amazing to see Rose'due south confidence abound. And I just loved Mr. Duffy and couldn't get enough of Mr. Duffy's sayings. There are then many but my favorite was "You can't keep problem from coming, but y'all don't have to give it a chair to sit down on." Told from not but Mavis and Rose's point of view, simply also Henry's, Wonderland gave me a glimpse into a dog'southward perspective which is e'er a care for. Non to requite the story away, but I truly enjoyed reading Henry's account from beginning to end.

Pre-lodge now, for it releases in August 2018.

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Sep 03, 2018 Barbara rated information technology really liked it

Like many other readers, I love the stories told by Barbara O'Connor. Not only is she a gifted storyteller that keeps readers enraptured during the entire tale she's weaving, but she creates characters that seem drawn from real life, sets them into challenging situations, and oftentimes depicts experiences that while mutual in real life, aren't frequently the focus of books for children. Mavis Jeeter's situation is a case in indicate. Much as she loves her mother, Mavis is tired of bouncing from identify t Like many other readers, I dearest the stories told by Barbara O'Connor. Non simply is she a gifted storyteller that keeps readers enraptured during the unabridged tale she's weaving, simply she creates characters that seem fatigued from existent life, sets them into challenging situations, and ofttimes depicts experiences that while common in existent life, aren't oft the focus of books for children. Mavis Jeeter's state of affairs is a case in betoken. Much as she loves her female parent, Mavis is tired of bouncing from place to identify, often moving and so quickly that she hardly has time to make a friend. Her female parent'south conclusion to move from Georgia to take a housekeeping position in Landry, Alabama, leaves Mavis frustrated, aroused, and determined to brand a all-time friend every bit speedily as possible. She finds a likely candidate in Rose Tully, the lonely daughter of the wealthy woman for whom her female parent is working. Rose is obedient to her mother's wishes, only she chaffs at her rules, expectations, and her cluelessness when information technology comes to a possible friendship with Amanda, a neighbor with whom she has little in common. Mrs. Tully is all nearly rules and social conventions, and becomes increasingly annoyed by Mr. Duffy, the gatekeeper to their subdivision, while Rose considers him a friend. Mr. Duffy'southward going through a tough time after the expiry of his married woman and more recently, his beloved dog Daisy. When the girls learn about a stray domestic dog that they name Henry, Mavis concocts a plan to help Mr. Duffy become interested in life. Of class, plans often don't follow their intended path and so complications ensue. This is a wonderfully told story nigh 2nd, third, and fourth chances, about friendship and loyalty, and standing up for yourself as well every bit for others who may not be as assuming every bit yous are. I loved every discussion of this story and marveled at how well developed the characters are. Because Barbara O'Connor tells the story through three perspectives--those of Mavis, Rose, and Henry--readers are able to gain insight into their behaviors and understand them better. I predict that this one will be just as cherished equally How to Steal a Dog and Wish, the writer's before books. And oh, that lucky, lucky Henry! I had to smile as he savored those small-scale joys in his new life, simple pleasures he never enjoyed equally a racing greyhound. ...more

Take you ever had to move from place to place, never staying in one city long enough to even brand a best friend? Accept you ever lived somewhere your whole life but but never seemed to fit in enough to have a best friend? This is Mavis and Rose. Mavis and her mom are always moving. Her mother never seems to be happy with her electric current expressionless-end job or her current dead-stop beau. They barely accept enough coin to scrape by. Rose is the opposite. She has lived in a gated community in Alabama where Accept you ever had to motility from place to place, never staying in ane city long enough to even brand a best friend? Have you always lived somewhere your whole life but just never seemed to fit in plenty to have a all-time friend? This is Mavis and Rose. Mavis and her mom are e'er moving. Her mother never seems to exist happy with her electric current expressionless-finish job or her current expressionless-end boyfriend. They barely have plenty money to scrape by. Rose is the opposite. She has lived in a gated community in Alabama where everyone is super rich and super snobby. Rose's just friend is Mr Duffy, the old human being who runs the gatehouse. Things are about to change when Rose'south mom hires Mavis' mom equally a alive-in housekeeper. Mavis determines correct abroad that her and Rose will be best friends. Both of them struggle with this because they've never truly had a best friend before.​ They do have 1 common goal, to help Mr. Duffy after his dog, Queenie, died. Mr. Duffy is getting complaints from all of the residents of Magnolia Estates because he has lost his want to exist at present that Queenie is gone. Can Mavis and Rose save Mr. Duffy by coming upwardly with a plan to get him a new dog? Will Henry, the stray dog in the neighborhood woods, exist the answer? Will Mr. Duffy lose his job if the plan doesn't piece of work? Volition Mavis and Rose learn what it takes to get best friends? Read this precious story of true friendship, decision, and doggy love.

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Jun 24, 2018 Mandy Stallard rated it really liked information technology

Mavis' mom is never happy with her job, then she is constantly moving them effectually, looking for the next all-time thing. Mavis desperately wants to stay in one place long plenty to brand a best friend. Her mom is once-again moving her to a new town and then she can be a maid for a wealthy family. When Mavis finds out that her mom'south new dominate has a daughter named Rose, she immediately decides that Rose will be her all-time friend.

Rose'south mom never seems to be satisfied with her. She always wants her to bring together activiti

Mavis' mom is never happy with her job, and then she is constantly moving them around, looking for the next all-time matter. Mavis desperately wants to stay in ane place long plenty to make a best friend. Her mom is once-again moving her to a new town and so she tin be a maid for a wealthy family. When Mavis finds out that her mom'due south new boss has a daughter named Rose, she immediately decides that Rose will be her all-time friend.

Rose'southward mom never seems to be satisfied with her. She always wants her to join activities she isn't interested in or play with neighborhood girls she doesn't similar. She is aching for a all-time friend, just similar Mavis. Mavis is everything she is non: wild, bold, and daring. Mavis breaks rules without giving them a 2nd thought. Rose won't fifty-fifty walk in the grass without shoes on because her mother has convinced her she will go ringworm.

When Mavis discovers Rose is very worried about lonely old Mr. Duffy, the neighborhood gatekeeper and Rose's merely friend, she hatches a plan to bring some joy back into Mr. Duffy'southward life. Nevertheless, her programme will require Rose to break all her mother's rules. Tin can Rose observe the confidence to finally do what she wants and help the people that mean the most to her? Find out in Baronial when Wonderland is published.

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Barbara O'Connor does it again, just this time with three perspectives well-nigh friendship through the eyes of Mavis Jeeter, Rose Tully and Henry, the greyhound domestic dog.

The two girls become on-and-off over again friends afterwards Mavis and her mother motion in the room higher up the garage in Rose'due south home at Magnolia Estates in Alabama. Ms. Jeeter is the new housekeeper and Marvis hopes this time her female parent will love her chore so they can stay in one place long enough for her to really make a best friend.

Mavis and Rose

Barbara O'Connor does it once more, just this time with three perspectives about friendship through the eyes of Mavis Jeeter, Rose Tully and Henry, the greyhound dog.

The two girls become on-and-off again friends after Mavis and her mother move in the room above the garage in Rose's domicile at Magnolia Estates in Alabama. Ms. Jeeter is the new housekeeper and Marvis hopes this fourth dimension her mother volition love her chore then they can stay in ane place long enough for her to really brand a all-time friend.

Mavis and Rose come up upwardly with a mission to help grumpy and sad Mr. Duffy, the gate keeper to the estates. They think he'll do his job improve and mayhap keep information technology if he gets another dog to supplant his dearest Queenie who died.

The mission does involve breaking some of Rose'due south mother'due south rules, but the mission also gives everyone something they've needed for a long time.

In typical O'Connor style, the characters show their southern roots, centre, and soul through their actions and spoken language. Mr. Duffy had many memorable lines. In this one he'due south reflecting on his expressionless wife: "Proceed the coffee warm up there, Edna. I'll exist joining y'all shortly." Do yourself a favor and join the characters in their adventures that will warm your heart.

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Jul 26, 2018 Amber Webb rated it it was amazing

When the worlds of four very unlike lives collide, y'all detect yourself in Magnolia Estates. Mavis comes into Magnolia Estates with her flighty female parent who lives a very transient life ever moving from one identify to another looking for happiness. Rose Tully lives in Magnolia Estates with her high faluting mother and deals with Dad and is trying to figure out just where she fits in. Mr. Duffy runs the gates of Magnolia Estates and is entering a very sad phase of his life. And so at that place is Henry w When the worlds of iv very different lives collide, you detect yourself in Magnolia Estates. Mavis comes into Magnolia Estates with her flighty mother who lives a very transient life always moving from one place to another looking for happiness. Rose Tully lives in Magnolia Estates with her high faluting mother and deals with Dad and is trying to effigy out but where she fits in. Mr. Duffy runs the gates of Magnolia Estates and is entering a very sad phase of his life. And then there is Henry who is a domestic dog escapee and isn't really sure what he wants. These four perspectives lend to an amazing story-telling feel.
The chapters, written from the perspective of either Mavis, Rose or Henry were quick to read and made the volume hard to put downwardly. I found myself quickly endeared to these characters for unlike reasons and wanted the best for each of them. And, I wanted to milk shake Mrs. Tully in each and every chapter!
Barbara O'Connor has a way of telling stories that makes you experience as though you are in that place scraping your legs on the bushes, feeling the skateboard wheels under your feet and racing to Wonderland. She is a magnificent writer who does not disappoint with this center class novel. ...more than

October 23, 2018 Shaye Miller rated information technology actually liked it

Come across Mavis Jeeter, an about 11 year former whose mother has taken on a wide variety of jobs for years. At the first of Wonderland, Mavis' mom has taken a new job as housekeeper for the Tully family. And as luck would have information technology, the Tully family unit has a daughter who is the same age every bit Mavis!

Rose Tully is a shy worry wart who does seem to fit in anywhere. Her closest friend is Mr. Duffy, the gatekeeper of their community. Only after the loss of Mr. Duffy'southward beloved dog, he is extremely depressed and u

Meet Mavis Jeeter, an most xi year old whose female parent has taken on a wide variety of jobs for years. At the beginning of Wonderland, Mavis' mom has taken a new job equally housekeeper for the Tully family. And as luck would take it, the Tully family has a daughter who is the aforementioned historic period as Mavis!

Rose Tully is a shy worry wart who does seem to fit in anywhere. Her closest friend is Mr. Duffy, the gatekeeper of their community. Just after the loss of Mr. Duffy's beloved domestic dog, he is extremely depressed and unreliable. Thanks to the arrival of Mavis, the two girls can at present concoct and carry out their brilliant plans to brighten Mr. Duffy's spirits and hopefully even save his chore.

A peachy hazard awaits in this 1, for certain! While there was more than sadness than I anticipated, information technology was an important multi-layered story that will encourage discussion about family expectations, dependable friendships, aging, loss/grief, and income disparity. For more #kidlit, #mglit, and #yalit book reviews, delight visit my blog: The Miller Memo.

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Jul 03, 2018 Susie rated it it was amazing

Having but finished Kate DiCamillo'due south Louisiana'due south Way Dwelling, at that place were several similarities that struck me; what is it about stories with tween southern girls every bit the principal characters? And many who have non lived in 1 identify for a very long fourth dimension? And few with father figures?
Wonderland is a story of two well-written master characters, who accept more in mutual by book's end than when it starts. Information technology is besides a story of contrasts: of Mavis, who has undoubtedly spent more time fending for herself and adap Having simply finished Kate DiCamillo's Louisiana's Way Home, there were several similarities that struck me; what is it about stories with tween southern girls as the main characters? And many who accept not lived in i place for a very long fourth dimension? And few with male parent figures?
Wonderland is a story of two well-written main characters, who have more in mutual past book's end than when information technology starts. It is too a story of contrasts: of Mavis, who has undoubtedly spent more time fending for herself and adapting to new situations, and Rose, who has largely been directed past her female parent. And, while there are some disappointments along the mode, readers tin feel situations where modify can exist a good affair.
My only wonder: Mavis's female parent's attitude must have to change somewhat to conform to her new role, only perhaps information technology is a event of the opportunity of a new first, and something she enjoys doing. ...more

May 06, 2019 Miz Lizzie rated it really liked it

Turns out one sure-fire manner to get me to read (or even observe) a book is to put a greyhound in it. This one not only has a greyhound pictured on the embrace but the plight of ex-racing greyhounds is actually function of the plot. Mavis is sick of constantly moving from one place to another equally her single female parent looks for a task and place to stay that she likes. Mavis doesn't concord out much hope for her mother's new chore equally live-in cook and housekeeper in a gated community. That is, until she meets Rose, Turns out i cinch way to go me to read (or even discover) a volume is to put a greyhound in information technology. This 1 not merely has a greyhound pictured on the comprehend but the plight of ex-racing greyhounds is actually part of the plot. Mavis is ill of constantly moving from one place to some other as her single mother looks for a chore and identify to stay that she likes. Mavis doesn't hold out much hope for her mother's new job as live-in cook and housekeeper in a gated community. That is, until she meets Rose, the daughter of her mother's new employer. Shy, rule- and duty-leap Rose is pretty much the exact contrary of adventurous, speak and act before thinking Mavis but their alone hearts call out to each other and concur to be best friends. Not that either of them has had much do at being best friends. And then there's Henry, a delinquent greyhound hoping for a better life. This is a sweet gentle story nearly friendship, making compromises, beingness brave, and larn to accept alter. And greyhounds!

Book Pairings:
Another children's book featuring a greyhound is Adam Gidwitz's The Inquisitor's Tale.
If the friendship part of the story is what really appeals to you, try Kate DiCamillo's Raymie Nightingale.

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Barbara O'Connor'southward awards include the Parents Choice Gold and Argent Award, American Library Clan Notable Books, IRA Notable Books for a Global Lodge, School Library Journal Best Books, and Kirkus Best Books. Her books accept been nominated for children's selection awards in 38 states and voted as a state favorite by children in South Carolina, Indiana, Kansas, and S Dakota.

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Barbara O'Connor's awards include the Parents Choice Gold and Silver Award, American Library Clan Notable Books, IRA Notable Books for a Global Society, Schoolhouse Library Journal Best Books, and Kirkus All-time Books. Her books have been nominated for children's choice awards in 38 states and voted as a country favorite by children in Southward Carolina, Indiana, Kansas, and Due south Dakota.

Barbara was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina. She draws on her Southern roots to write accolade-winning books for children in grades 3 to half dozen.

She currently lives in Asheville, NC. Her latest book is Wish, a middle course novel published by FSG.

http://the states.macmillan.com/writer/barbar...

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