Bigger than a Bread Box
Bigger than a Bread Box by Laurel Snyder is a reissue published by Random House Children’s Books on September 11, 2012. This 240-page book is written in English and explores the challenges faced by twelve-year-old Rebecca as she navigates her parents’ separation and a move to her grandmother’s house. The story introduces a magical breadbox that grants wishes, providing a temporary escape for Rebecca, but soon complicates her life in unexpected ways.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of family dynamics, particularly around marriage and divorce, as well as the journey of self-discovery. As Rebecca grapples with her new reality, the fantasy element of the breadbox serves as a catalyst for her growth and understanding of her identity. This book presents a blend of juvenile fiction with elements of magic, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of growing up and the choices that shape who we become.
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A magical breadbox that delivers whatever you wish for—as long as it fits inside? It’s too good to be true! Twelve-year-old Rebecca is struggling with her parents’ separation, as well as a sudden move to her gran’s house in another state. For a while, the magic bread box, discovered in the attic, makes life away from home a little easier. Then suddenly it starts to make things much, much more difficult, and Rebecca is forced to decide not just where, but who she really wants to be. Laurel Snyder’s most thought-provoking book yet.
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