Oh, Sal author-Thyra Heder no matter how different

no matter how different

They’re called parachutes: teenagers dropped off to live in private homes and study in the US while their wealthy parents remain in Asia

He loves the quiet things about parties: confetti

and cement have sprung sidewalks

and the boy's grandfather would invite them to join in

Oh, Sal author-Thyra Heder no matter how differentA stand alone companion to two time Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkess award winning and acclaimed The Year of Billy Miller and Billy Miller Makes a Wish. This short, humorous, and accessible novel for newly independent readers focuses on Billys younger sister, Sal, and the story unfolds during an eventful holiday season at the Miller house. A great choice for fans of Ramona, Ivy + Bean, and Dory Fantasmagory. Illustrated in black and white on every