A Drop of Hope, Keith Calabrese
A Drop of Hope, Keith Calabrese
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A Drop of Hope

Author: Keith Calabrese

Narrator: George Newbern

Unabridged: 8 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/26/2019

Synopsis

"A book that reminds us of the kindness we are all capable of." -- Gary D. Schmidt, Newbery Honor winner and author of Okay for NowA well. A wish. And a little drop of hope.Times are tough. Jobs are scarce and miracles are in short supply. But something strange is happening in Cliffs Donelly, Ohio. An old well has suddenly, impossibly, begun to grant wishes. And three sixth graders are the only ones who know why.Ernest Wilmette believes a good deed makes magic happen. Ryan Hardy thinks they should just mind their own business. Lizzy MacComber believes in facts, not fairy tales. Of course, you don't have to believe in wishes to make one.As more wishes are made, the well's true secret gets harder and harder to keep. Ernest, Ryan, and Lizzy know they can't fix the world. But in their own little corner of it, they can give everyone a little hope... one wish at a time.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Richie

Richie’s Picks: A DROP OF HOPE by Keith Calabrese, Scholastic Press, February 2019, 320p., ISBN: 978-1-338-23320-9 “You may say I’m a dreamer But I’m not the only one” -- John Lennon “‘Thompkins Well?’ Ernest said. ‘We’re inside Thompkins Well?’ ‘Yeah, I think so.’ Ryan picked up one of the coins. ‘Expla......more

Goodreads review by Melanie

What a surprise find this book was! I got it from our library but will be buying it for a re-read sometime soon. I love middle grade novels and use the excuse of pre-screening them for my daughter to read as many as I can. Upon finishing, I instantly handed this one to my girl, and hope she likes it......more

Goodreads review by Fateme H.

سه و هفتاد و پنج. اگر به من باشه، به عنوان فری‌تیل دسته‌بندی‌ش می‌کنم. =) خیلی داستان شیرینی بود، به معنی واقعی کلمه. از این داستانایی که تقریبا همه‌چیز توش به خوبی و خوشی پیش می‌ره. داستانای پشمک و آب‌نبات چوبی و اسبای تک‌شاخ، البته نه به معنی واقعی کلمه چون ژانر کتاب رئاله تا جایی که می‌دونم و خبری......more

Goodreads review by Shane

4.5 stars. This is a very sweet book that explores life in small town America, the emotional needs of kids and the power of hope. At times it was reminiscent of Wonder, both in the sweet tone and the multiple perspectives the story is told from. Ryan, Ernest and Lizzie are the 3 main characters, but......more

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