Magenta McPhee

By Bateson, Catherine

Publishers Summary:
Life is treating Magenta McPhee pretty well. She's writing the next great fantasy trilogy, and she's going to be in her mom's upcoming wedding. But what to do about her dad, who lost his job months ago and just mopes around the local library? Magenta decides to go to an online dating service, playing the role of her father, until her good intentions backfire. As Magenta comes clean to her father and the woman she inadvertently strung along, she realizes that her dad may not be totally hopeless. While job hunting in the library, he's caught the attention of a certain librarian. Here is a touchingly realistic tale about relationships, good intentions, and growing up.

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ISBN
978-0-82342-253-1
Publisher
Holiday


REVIEWS

School Library Journal

Reviewed on March 1, 2010

Gr 4-6 Magenta McPhee is not your average middle school student. When she isn't penning her fantasy trilogy, she's an aspiring matchmaker whowith prodding from her friend Pollydelves into the world of online dating with the hope of finding a companion for her divorced father. But writing isn't easy, and neither is matchmaking. The conclusion is less "happily-...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Magazine

Reviewed on May 1, 2010

Twelve-year-old Magenta's mom is happily engaged and busily planning her wedding, but her single, unemployed dad is another story. Magenta is convinced he's depressed and lonely, so she and her friend Polly secretly sign him up for some online dating. When a single mom expresses interest in "Greenman," Magenta uses her creative writing skills to...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2010

Twelve-year-old Magenta secretly signs up her unemployed dad for some online dating. When a single mom expresses interest, ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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