A city tossed and broken: the diary of Minnie Bonner
(Book)
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Published:
New York, N.Y. : Scholastic Inc., [2013].
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
218 pages ; 20 cm.
Accelerated Reader:
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Points: 6
Lexile measure:
770L
Rating:
770L
Status:
Description
From National Book Award-winning author Judy Blundell, a thrilling account of the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906.
When Minnie Bonner's father disappears after losing the Bonners' Philadelphia tavern, the wealthy gentleman Edward Sump, led by his avaricious wife, offers Minnie a chance to work as a lady's maid to support her family. The Sumps have grand plans, grander than the city of Philadelphia can offer, however, and decide to move to San Francisco -- the greatest city in the west. But when a powerful earthquake strikes, Minnie finds herself the sole survivor among them. After the dust settles, Minnie discovers a bag belonging to the Sumps filled with cash and papers that could drastically change her fortune. With no one else to claim it, Minnie has turned into an heiress overnight.
Wealth comes at a price, though, and she is soon wrapped up in a deception that leads her down a dangerous path. As the aftermath of the earthquake ravages the city, Minnie continues to maintain her new identity. That is, until a mysterious but familiar stranger appears.
When Minnie Bonner's father disappears after losing the Bonners' Philadelphia tavern, the wealthy gentleman Edward Sump, led by his avaricious wife, offers Minnie a chance to work as a lady's maid to support her family. The Sumps have grand plans, grander than the city of Philadelphia can offer, however, and decide to move to San Francisco -- the greatest city in the west. But when a powerful earthquake strikes, Minnie finds herself the sole survivor among them. After the dust settles, Minnie discovers a bag belonging to the Sumps filled with cash and papers that could drastically change her fortune. With no one else to claim it, Minnie has turned into an heiress overnight.
Wealth comes at a price, though, and she is soon wrapped up in a deception that leads her down a dangerous path. As the aftermath of the earthquake ravages the city, Minnie continues to maintain her new identity. That is, until a mysterious but familiar stranger appears.
Copies
Location
Call Number
Status
Last Check-In
Superior Juvenile Series
JUV FIC - Series Dear America
Available
Aug 3, 2024
Subjects
LC Subjects
Diaries -- Juvenile fiction.
Earthquakes -- Juvenile fiction.
Families -- California -- Juvenile fiction.
Household employees -- Juvenile fiction.
San Francisco (Calif.) -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile fiction.
San Francisco (Calif.) -- History -- Juvenile fiction.
San Francisco Earthquake and Fire, Calif., 1906 -- Juvenile fiction.
Women household employees -- California -- San Francisco -- Juvenile fiction.
Earthquakes -- Juvenile fiction.
Families -- California -- Juvenile fiction.
Household employees -- Juvenile fiction.
San Francisco (Calif.) -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile fiction.
San Francisco (Calif.) -- History -- Juvenile fiction.
San Francisco Earthquake and Fire, Calif., 1906 -- Juvenile fiction.
Women household employees -- California -- San Francisco -- Juvenile fiction.
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More Details
Language:
Unknown
ISBN:
9780545310222
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 5.3, 6 Points
Level 5.3, 6 Points
Lexile measure:
770
Notes
Description
It is 1906, and when her family is cheated out of their tavern, fourteen-year-old Minnie Bonner is forced to become a maid to the Sump family, who is moving to San Francisco--three weeks before the great earthquake.
Target Audience
770L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,MG,5.3,6,157767.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Blundell, J. (2013). A city tossed and broken: the diary of Minnie Bonner. First edition. New York, N.Y., Scholastic Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Blundell, Judy. 2013. A City Tossed and Broken: The Diary of Minnie Bonner. New York, N.Y., Scholastic Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Blundell, Judy, A City Tossed and Broken: The Diary of Minnie Bonner. New York, N.Y., Scholastic Inc, 2013.
MLA Citation (style guide)Blundell, Judy. A City Tossed and Broken: The Diary of Minnie Bonner. First edition. New York, N.Y., Scholastic Inc, 2013.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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