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Finally (Willow Falls) Paperback – April 26, 2016

by Wendy Mass (Author)
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Turning 12 isn't all it's cracked up to be!

Get a cell phone. Stay home alone. Go to the mall with best friend and No Parents. Wear makeup. Get contact lenses. Attend a boy-girl party. Rory Swenson has been waiting her whole life to turn twelve. And she's got a list to prove it. Whenever Rory asks her parents for something, they always say, "When you're twelve . . ." Well, in exactly, 18 hours, 36 minutes, and 52 seconds it will finally happen. Rory's life will officially begin!
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    10 - 12 years, from customers
  2. Book 2 of 5
    Willow Falls
  3. Print length
    296 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  6. Lexile measure
    750L
  7. Dimensions
    5.25 x 0.75 x 7.5 inches
  8. Publisher
    Scholastic Paperbacks
  9. Publication date
    April 26, 2016
  10. ISBN-10
    0545052432
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0545052436
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"Finally is a treat-a delicious story about fitting in, falling down, and growing up. Wendy Mass has done it again!"-Rebecca Stead, author of When You Reach MeA Washington Post KidsPost Summer Book Club selection"Author Wendy Mass captures the frustration of pre-teens as they reach the magical time that allows them to begin experiencing tidbits from the grown-up world. Finally will have readers laughing, nodding in agreement, and sighing in sympathy as they follow Rory's tale of reaching 12."-Teensreadtoo.com"Children will relate to this warm, funny story of a heroine who can't wait to grow up."-School Library Journal"Rory's lively first-person narrative clearly expresses her emotions as she seesaws between longing and fear, confidence and insecurity. The jacket photo will attract tween readers."-Booklist "Rory's chatty, friendly voice and relentless optimism in the face of her many mishaps are heartwarming."-Publishers Weekly"A funny story that will appeal particularly to girls who are just learning what it means to begin growing up."-Rave Reviews Log, blog review "I was either smiling, chuckling, or outright laughing all through this book."-Everead, blog review "Finally is a fast-paced, hilarious novel...Mass captures an authentic 12-year-old here that never once feels forced, too old, or too young."-Stacked, blog review

About the Author

Wendy Mass is the author of award-winning books for young readers, including 11 Birthdays, Finally, 13 Gifts, The Last Present, and the Twice Upon a Time series; as well as A Mango-Shaped Space, Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life, Heaven Looks a Lot Like the Mall, Leap Day, Every Soul a Star, Space Taxi, and The Candymakers. She lives with her family in New Jersey.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic Paperbacks; Reissue edition (April 26, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 296 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0545052432
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0545052436
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 - 12 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 750L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.75 x 7.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Wendy Mass is the author of 29 books for young readers including A Mango-Shaped Space; Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life; the Willow Falls and Space Taxi series; and "Bob" co-written with Rebecca Stead (author of When you Reach Me).

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I know my kid is a very responsible kid at school- but I don't like to take that very lightly too as kids reading ...
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I know my kid is a very responsible kid at school- but I don't like to take that very lightly too as kids reading ...
Is it really 9 years old/4th grade kids appropriate book? I glanced few pages and took the photo of the page where I landed and found such words are really disturbing for this young age kids. These are all too much distractions for them rather than helping them. From my point of view, as a parent of 9 years old, I want my kid at 9 should know what's appropriate for 9/10 years- no need to fast forward them to teenager years (let it go naturally) and they spoil their academic life by making them to dream on boys, flirting, no parents at home during boy-girl party etc, etc - -these kinds of books encourages them to dream on things which they are too young. I know my kid is a very responsible kid at school- but I don't like to take that very lightly too as kids reading books with these words at this tender age makes me nervous.
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Stephanie
5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what was needed
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2024
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Perfect! Exactly as pictured and described. Good book :)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Write more books!!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2018
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This book was hilariously funny! Even though funny,it was a bit romantic in a good way. First paragraph: "Yes,a drainpipe". There was a big moral in the story,and I think it was be yourself,and be a child and live life easily,because when your a teen,life is HARD. Drama,Boys,and Shaving are the big topics in teenage girls life's.Its the most common things girls talk about. In this book I found real life experiences,a meaning moral,a bit of romantic scenes,and a bit of humor.
In my book,this book is a winner!
Here are the suggestions if you do another book:
1. Make one about everyone's past,called "The Willow Falls Diary" and do Rory's past,Leo and Amanda's past,Tara and Grace's past,David's past,and do their really young past,as in 4 years old.
2. Do a book on Rory and Jake,and have it be romantic,but with a unexpecting turn.
3. Wendy Mass can make another book using one of her idea's!
4. Wendy Mass won't make another book😣
Sincerely,
xxKawaiiCherryBlossom
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Tania
5.0 out of 5 stars An incredible book..............
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2013
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This book is a pre-teen sort of dramatic comedy that also teaches a real important and necessary life lesson that life lesson that's very well expressed. It's about a girl who has this long list and chart about things she can THINKS she wants to do since she's finally twelve. And don't worry if you don't really understand the beginning of the book because you can really understand and actually tie everything together when you finish the book. Throughout the book she finds out that a lot of the things on her list find turn out te way she hoped. In the book you will find big coincidences and lots of things that really make you think. At the end some really special people make
her realize that the
only reason that she did to do all of the stuff on her list is because she reached a certain age where she could do all of that stuff but not because she really wanted to. But toward the end she didn't do a few stuff that were on her list because she didn't feel comfortable doing it. I LOVE these types of books that are kind of a pre-teen comedy drama that come with a little moral at the end. I recommend this book for many people.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Finally is a great book!
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2010
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The book, Finally, was enjoyable to read because pre-teens can relate to Rory Swenson, the main character in the book. It's a very gripping book with descriptive scenes, comedy and suspense. Most pre-teens would find the book enjoyable for these reasons. Rory cannot wait to turn twelve. She has made a list of things she wants to do when she turns twelve.
She hopes to get a cell phone, drink coffee, wear earrings and attend a boy/girl party. Many "tweens" long for these same things, especially girls. Because of this, pre-teens can relate to the main character. This book is a real page turner and sometimes you don't want to stop reading because you want to find out if Rory gets all her twelve year old wishes.
This book has a lot of spice to it, like having descriptive words, such as this phrase, "He laughs and flips a switch on the fancy-schmancy coffee/cappuccino/espresso maker that mom won in a raffle last year." The descriptive words in this book make a clear picture in your head which makes it more enjoyable to read.
Some of the scenes were funny like when Rory gets her bottom stuck in a drain pipe. Rory likes to wish and in response to getting stuck, she says, "Looking back, I wish I had saved one of those wishes because, if I had, I wouldn't be stuck in this drainpipe right now. Yes, drainpipe." Sometimes her character is funny like when she stays home alone for the first time, she thinks she will die and she tells her friend she can have her cell phone when she dies. As you can see, Rory can be funny when she is being dramatic.
Also, once you get into the book there are some suspenseful, exciting moments. One time, Rory was told that movie star Jake Harrison was going to film a movie at her school. As I experienced, reading this scene felt exciting. They were casting extras for the film and the reader is in suspense to find out who would be picked for the movie. For example, the main character describes the scene of waiting to see if she is chosen as an extra with, "Just before the director starts power-walking down the line, the back door of the gym cracks open and my jaw falls as Jake Harrison steps in, no security guard or anything. Just him. Alone. My heart starts racing again, and I wonder how much excitement one person can take in a day. I'm glad there's a solid wall behind me in case I faint." This description continues with a buildup of whether or not Jake will choose her. This was an enthralling scene that captures your attention.
I would recommend this book to my friends since most of them are pre-teens also and they would understand and relate to this book. It would not only be good for pre-teens but for someone that wants a suspenseful or funny book. This book brings together some really great components of a good book. Wendy Mass really knows how to capture the reader, especially those in their "tween" years.
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jmar
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice story.
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2022
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This author can really reach her target age group. I read this to my granddaughter every night at bed time and she absolutely loves it. It's the second in a series of 4 and all are well written and even enjoyable for me as I read them.
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T. Horn
5.0 out of 5 stars SUCH a good book
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2013
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Finally by Wendy Mass is such an amazing book, complete with humor, more humor and the loyalty of friends. I like how Wendy Mass made Rory seem like a real girl instead of just an unrealistic heroine. Right from the first page of this book you know you are entering a fabulous tale. I probably wouldn't have stopped reading if I hadn't had school and other errands. Definitely a good book for kids around fourth grade.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2013
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I loved this book so much!! First of all I love Wendy Mass!!! I think this book has a amazing mystery of finding yourself!!!! Sometimes when I read a book I think Wow I would love to be exactly like this person! And then I think who do I want to be? And I would suggest it for tweens and young teens! I gave this book five stars because it had a little romance and drama with a totally realistic fling with a tiny part mystery!! Over all I love this book!! Its definitely going on my top five favorite books along with 13 Gifts also my Wendy Mass
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Mandy Lindsey
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book and I think Wendy Mass should write more books but she should make some of them small chapter books!
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2013
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I choose this rating because I really enjoyed this book and it kind of relates the some of my history.But some things I liked and disliked we're surprising.one things I liked about this book is that I think that she put a ton of details and thought she put into this book.But one thing I did not like about this book is that it is so big. I hope that Wendy Mass writes more books but makes some of them smaller.
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Ashleybridger87
5.0 out of 5 stars Arrived early
Reviewed in Canada on May 1, 2019
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Daughter loves it
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in India on November 12, 2017
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5.0 out of 5 stars wow!
Reviewed in Australia on January 2, 2019
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I loved this book. It was a very good read. Made me wish I wrote down all the times my parents said: "When you're twelve." I definitely recommend this book.
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Kim
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect condition.
Reviewed in Canada on December 1, 2018
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Great book for ore teens.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Finally
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 26, 2013
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Quite a good book, recommended for girls age nine.

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