The Great Unexpected
The Great Unexpected by Sharon Creech is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins on September 3, 2013. This 256-page book presents a narrative that intertwines the lives of young Naomi and her friend Lizzie, both orphans living in Blackbird Tree, USA, alongside the story of estranged sisters Sybil and Nula from Rook’s Orchard, Ireland. The tale explores themes of love, friendship, and forgiveness as it unfolds through a series of curious events, including the arrival of a boy who drops from a tree and the mysterious Dingle Dangle man.
Readers will find a humorous and heartfelt exploration of relationships and the unexpected gifts life can offer. As Naomi and Lizzie navigate their small-town adventures, they encounter peculiar characters and uncover secrets that lead to transformative experiences. The narrative emphasizes the connections between individuals and the potential for healing, making it a thoughtful addition to the juvenile fiction genre, particularly for those interested in stories about family and multigenerational ties.
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From Newbery Medal winner and bestselling author Sharon Creech comes a grand, sweeping yarn that is a celebration of the great and unexpected gifts of love, friendship, and forgiveness. With a starred review from Kirkus Reviews calling it an “enchanting tale to treasure,” The Great Unexpected captures the heart and the imagination.
Humorous and heartfelt, this is a story of pairs—of young Naomi and Lizzie, both orphans in present-day Blackbird Tree, USA, and of Sybil and Nula, grown-up sisters from faraway Rook’s Orchard, Ireland, who have become estranged.
Young Naomi Deane is brimming with curiosity and her best friend, Lizzie Scatterding, could talk the ears off a cornfield. Naomi has a knack for being around when trouble happens. She knows all the peculiar people in town—like Crazy Cora and Witch Wiggins. But then, one day, a boy drops out of a tree. Just like that. A strangely charming Finn boy. And then the Dingle Dangle man appears, asking all kinds of questions. Curious surprises are revealed—three locked trunks, a pair of rooks, a crooked bridge, and that boy—and soon Naomi and Lizzie find their lives changed forever.
As two worlds are woven together, Creech reveals that hearts can be mended and that there is indeed a gossamer thread that connects us all.
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