Binny for Short (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781442482753)

A tender, sweet, and hilarious novel about growing up with a loving family and a perfectly rambunctious dog, from an author who "has set the standard of brilliance" (Horn Book).

When she was eight, Binny's life was perfect: She had her father's wonderful stories and Max, the best dog ever. But after her father's sudden death, money is tight, and Aunty Violet decides to give Max away--he is just too big for their cramped new life. Binny knows she can't get her dad back, but she never stops missing Max, or trying to find him. Then, when she's eleven, everything changes again.

Aunty Violet has died, and left Binny and her family an old house in a seaside town. Binny is faced with a new crush, a new frenemy, and...a ghost? It seems Aunty Violet may not have completely departed. It's odd being haunted by her aunt, but there is also the warmth of a busy and loving mother, a musical older sister, and a hilarious little brother, who is busy with his experiments. And his wetsuit. And his chickens.

You'll delight in getting to know Binny and her charming, heartwarming family in this start to a new series from the inimitable Hilary McKay.

Author: Hilary McKay
ISBN-10: 1442482753
ISBN-13: 9781442482753
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Language: English
Published: 07/23/2013
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.40w x 1.10d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.3
Point Value: 7
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 159782 / Binny for Short

Award: Nevada Young Readers' Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Shelf Awareness 07/26/2013
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/0001
Publishers Weekly 08/26/2013
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2013 pg. 105
School Library Journal 11/01/2013 pg. 101
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2014 pg. 96
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 pg. 87 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style