The Accidental Adventures of India McAllister

The Accidental Adventures of India McAllister
A Chapter Book by Charlotte Agell
http://www.indiamcallister.com
From Henry Holt & Company
Ages 8 to 12

"Enjoyable, engaging and emotionally resonant." --Kirkus Reviews

"A delightful addition to the middle-grade canon."-- Publisher's Weekly

Fourth grade is a year of changes, challenges, and ordinary joys for India McAllister. She lives in Maine with her artist mom and their dog, Tofu. Her father lives in the next town over with his new partner, Richard and their bird, Beatrice Strawberry. India -- named for the ink, not the subcontinent -- was adopted from China as a baby. Being the only Chinese girl in her small town fuels India's search for identity. India reports in her own words and drawings about life, adventures (many with her good friend Colby) and all things annoying as well as what makes her happy. First three on the happy list: Tofu, Bird, and Colby!

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[betheilers]

Loved this book! As a teacher librarian wannabe, I can't wait to share India with my students. And what an excellent production this trailer was -- a wonderful narration and very fitting background music. Love it!

[CuriousCityBooks]

@betheilers Oh, we DO like teacher librarians. Charlotte is also a teacher (and the narration and music are all in the family). You might also like to know that India continues her adventures on a blog. Just Google "India's Ink".

[maineac100]

Lovely! Beautifully read, and now I can't wait to see what will adventures will befall India in Wolfgang, Maine.

[linkebeek66]

Wonderful trailer!! Can't wat to read it! Erika