He is 11 years old, and he wants to find the. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like How did Sam get to the attic, Why didnt Sam go into the attic by the pulldown attic. Here is high action, deft characterization to the depth needed, lots of brightly colored pictures, and built-in interactivity in a first chapter book for young mystery fans. Eleven Written by : Patricia Reilly Giff Presentation by: Mya Davis Summary The main characters name is Sam. 1118, etc.) illustrates her ability to lampoon snobs as well as lowlifes, a satisfying conclusion to an adventure that shows there’s no place like home. The “scummy scallywags” pursue the Law to the Hotel de View and help catch the thief, adding to a high-spirited denouement, in which deGroat ( One Small Dog, p. Far be it from bad guys to pass up a ride in an officer’s sidecar, but Gertie wants speed and tosses them out. Questioning ensues, during which readers can spot the miscreant in an array of arresting, clue-filled watercolors based on camera-happy Gus’s Polaroids: “See this picture of a cowboy boot with a bulge in it?” Gus asks, and the chase is on. Patricia Reilly Giff (7 Books) Binding: Collection Fiction/ Nonfiction: Fiction Annotation: An AKJ Education exclusive collection containing a variety of. It’s not long before the “rascally rowdies, wretched wharf rats, riffraff, and ruffians,” including the wily weasel, the agile alligator, and other alliterative animals, rip off Gertie’s “beautiful, valuable deep sea pearl.” Enter the Law, spectacularly depicted as a mirror-sunglassed, motorcycle-riding, mean-looking warthog. But his extended family, friends, and teachers have not given up on him, and, while supporting his talents, they make sure he doesn't close the door on reading.Vacationing penguins Gertie and Gus arrive at Holiday Island dressed in their best, only to find themselves at seedy OTEL, where the Bad Guys Club meets, rather than the elegant Hotel de View, which they’d booked. Instead, he has given up on it ever getting better and has learned to make the most of his other talents. He doesn't live in fear of others finding out - pretty much everyone knows.

Sam's reading difficulties are also beautifully described, as are the reactions of those in his life. Together the boy and three single adults form an unusual but very workable family, taking care of one another and parenting Sam.

There are many pleasures here, from Sam's touching friendship with Caroline to his delightful alternative family - with his parents dead, he lives with his grandfather over their woodworking shop, next to a deli and a restaurant, whose owners live over them as well. But veteran author Patricia Reilly Giff doesn't need them to craft an utterly engrossing, deeply moving page-turner.

This lovely, poignant mystery will not be to every kid's taste - there's no action and there are no villains.

Eleven book by patricia reilly giff