Katerina's Wish (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781442433434)

In this moving debut, an immigrant girl discovers that hard work and determination can make dreams come true.

Katerina has a dream. It's her papa's dream, too. Her family came to America to buy their own farm. But a year later, Papa is still working in the dangerous coal mine. Each day, the farm seems farther away.
Then Katerina is reminded of the carp that granted three wishes in an old folktale. When her younger sisters hear the story, they immediately make wishes. Trina doesn't believe in such silliness--but what is she to think when her sisters' wishes come true?
A farm is still too big to wish for. But, with the help of the neighbor's handsome son, Trina starts building her dream with hard work and good sense. Then tragedy strikes, and it seems that nothing Trina wishes for will ever come true again.
With warmth and gentle humor, Jeannie Mobley tells the story of a girl whose determination is as inspiring as her dreams.

Author: Jeannie Mobley
ISBN-10: 1442433434
ISBN-13: 9781442433434
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Language: English
Published: 08/28/2012
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.60w x 1.00d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5
Point Value: 11
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 153743 / Katerina's Wish

Award: Colorado Book Award - Winner
Award: William Allen White Childens Book Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 07/02/2012 pg. 67
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2012 pg. 1513
School Library Journal 08/01/2012 pg. 109
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2012
Booklist 09/15/2012 pg. 67
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2013 pg. 78 - Recommended, Satisfactory