One Time

By Sharon Creech

Gina Filomena has been told that she has an overactive imagination. With her bright clothing and artistic spirit, she's always felt different from the other kids in her class. That is, until she meets her neighbour, a mysterious boy called Anotonio. And when a creative new teacher, Miss Lightstone, arrives at school, Gina finds a world of possibilities opens up. A wonderful tale about the transformative power of imagination, the effects of an inspirational teacher, and the journey to becoming who you are meant to be.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
• Release date: Apr 14, 2022
• ISBN: 9781913101671

Sharon Creech

Sharon Creech has written twenty-one books for young people and is published in over twenty languages. Her books have received awards in both the U.S. and abroad, including the Newbery Medal for Walk Two Moons, the Newbery Honor for The Wanderer, and Great Britain’s Carnegie Medal for Ruby Holler. Before beginning her writing career, Sharon Creech taught English for fifteen years in England and Switzerland. She and her husband now live in Maine, “lured there by our grandchildren,” Creech says. www.sharoncreech.com

Reviews for One Time

[shannonrose4 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Gina doesn’t fit in, probably because she has an excellent imagination.
A new teacher arrives at her school and Wednesdays are...silent day?
In Gina’s neighborhood, a boy who sees strange things and is always smiling moves in next door.
A new English teacher, a new neighbor and too much pasta makes for a great book about discovering who you really are.
I loved this book.

[bookwren · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Beautifully written with lots of practical writing advice. Inspiring for writers young and old. The book seems semi-autobiographical to me.

[perednia_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Engrossing, lovely story about communicating and making connections through writing, as told by a young girl who enjoys the eccentricity of those around her.