13 gifts is about a girl named Tara who was going to go to madagascar with her parents for vacation. a few days before the vacation Tara decided to steal someting from her principle. when she got caught she got expelled and her parents decided to send her to Willow falls. Willow falls was where Taras parents grew up. so they decide that mia will be there all summer and stay with her younger cousine Emily. She goes to Willow Falls in a train, when Tara gets off the train she realizes that all of her money and stuff in her bag have been stolen. when Tara finally arrives to willow falls she decides to steal one of her Uncle Rodgers comic book that are very expensive. She tries to sell it to a lady called Angelina with a weird duck shaped birthmark and angelina somehow knew that its was Rodgers. So angelina threatens to tell her Uncle unless Tara does a big job for angelina. She has to collect a bunch of old stuff and no one knows where each thing is. so after finding everything, Angelina tells Tara that she found all of the stuff from the wrong list. So instead of Angelina making her find everything from another list, Angelina makes Tara put on a big show! Tara tries to convince Emily to go in the play as the main character. The problem is that Emilys mom doesnt want Emily to act because of somthing that happend to her grandma. So rory somehow gets Jake (A big Movie star) to be in the play. Then Emily and her mom agrees. so in the end somthig unbelievable happens! Tara finds out a bunch of SHOCKING news.
Sorry if i added to much information or gave the book away. if you want me to write what happens in the end, just ask and ill write it :)
"The 13 Gifts" by Wendy Mass is a children's fiction novel that falls under the genre of contemporary fantasy. It combines elements of realistic fiction with a touch of magical realism, making it a popular choice among middle grade readers.
Tara, David, Leo, Amanda, Rory, Angelina, and Emily
The small town of Willow Falls!
realistic fiction
339 pages
32
Wendy Mass
she was inspired by true elements in her life mixed with fiction.
In the book "13 Gifts" by Wendy Mass, Tara is a supporting character who is friends with the main character, Tara Brennan. She is part of the group of friends who help Tara on her birthday adventure, and she provides support and friendship throughout the story.
In "13 Gifts" by Wendy Mass, the internal conflict centers around the main character, Tara, feeling out of place and disconnected in a new town. She struggles to find her sense of belonging and identity while navigating the challenges of making new friends and adjusting to her new surroundings.
Other books that connect with "11 Birthdays" by Wendy Mass include "Finally" and "13 Gifts." These books are part of the Willow Falls series and follow the lives of the same group of friends in the same town.
"13 Gifts" by Wendy Mass follows the story of a girl named Tara who is sent to Willow Falls as a punishment. There, she receives mysterious gifts leading up to her thirteenth birthday. As she unravels the secrets of the town and its quirky inhabitants, Tara learns valuable lessons about friendship and belonging.
"13 Gifts" by Wendy Mass uses various types of figurative language like similes, metaphors, personification, and imagery to create vivid descriptions and evoke emotions in readers. Some examples include comparing characters to animals, using objects to represent emotions, and painting detailed pictures with words.
From what I have been hearing, I don't think so. She's an amazing writer and she has other books like this :) Hope I helped!
"13 Gifts" by Wendy Mass is set in the small town of Willow Falls, where the protagonist, Tara, spends her summer after being sent there to live with her aunt. The story takes place in modern times and revolves around a mysterious set of gifts that Tara receives on her 13th birthday.
1: a name and a family unit and a comfort object 2: N/A 3: N/A 4: A jacket with buttons down the back 5: N/A 6: N/A 7: N/A 8: A jacket that buttons down the front with a pocket 9: Bike 10: Haircut 11: Package with underwear (girls) or pants (boys) 12: Job assignment (or selection)
It's subjective, but "A Mango-Shaped Space" is often regarded as one of Wendy Mass's best books. It tells the story of a girl who sees colors where others do not, and explores themes of identity and acceptance.
The ISBN-13 for "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass is 9780316058253.