An awardwinning book from the author of jeremy fink and the meaning of life and the candymakers for fans for of wonder and counting by. To mia, the letter a glows with faded sunfloweryellow, screeching chalk sizzles. Wendy mass is the new york times bestselling author of the candymakers, pi in the sky, every soul a star, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, and a mango. A mangoshaped space this is technically a kids book preteenteen, but its not. This site was created for a digital lit circle project at our middle school. Wendy mass is the author of twentytwo novels for young people, including a mangoshaped space, which was awarded the schneider family book award, leap day, the twice upon a time fairy tale series, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, heaven looks a lot like the mall, the willow falls, space taxi and candymakers series.
She was different from everybody else in school, but that did not stop her from loving the colors she saw. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject. The main character mia is a sensitive yearold girl who comes to terms with a rare neurological condition called synesthesia. But if i couldnt use my colors, the world would seem so bland like vanilla ice cream without the gummy bears on top. C book and if you dont like to be continued books than wait till winter 201220 to read this book so you can go to the next one. The space taxi series sends a boy and a talking cat on adventures to distant planets, and the willow falls books beginning with 11 birthdays add a dash of. Feb 06, 2018 this feature is not available right now. I welcome her first book and am certain young readers will, too. Buy a cheap copy of a mangoshaped space book by wendy mass. A mangoshaped space by wendy mass is an interesting story about mia who is thirteen years old and has a condition called synaesthesia. If you are a parent who has a child who struggles with any kind of learning disability or behavior issue, this book will keep you engaged and entertained. Buy this book in an intriguing first novel, mass introduces a yearold heroine with an unusual. Buy a mangoshaped space book online at low prices in.
Resolution opinion complications mia accepts herself having synthesia, she also makes a friend. There are a lot of issues dealt with in a mangoshaped space. The book received the american library association schneider family book award in. A vocabulary list featuring a mangoshaped space by wendy mass, chapters 9 11. To ask other readers questions about a mangoshaped space, please sign up. A mangoshaped space by wendy mass is a wonderful book about how a young girl finds her true self and the courage to tell her very strange family the truth about herself, and risking loosing all. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the a mangoshaped space article. May 06, 2015 a mango shaped space was no doubt the best book ive ever read. It was like she lived in another world that only she new about. Little, brown, and company, hachette book group, new york, 2003. A mangoshaped space by wendy mass 27,552 ratings, 4. Steve is a banana who hates bingo but gos to bingoany way this book is a t.
Mia winchell has synesthesia, the mingling of perceptions whereby a person can see sounds, smell colors, or taste shapes. This novel study includes comprehension that include answers for each. I think this is the theme because mia winchell is different from many other people with a mingling of the senses, called synesthesia. It was created by nick m, chris s, finn l, and jack m. Vocabulary synesthesia page 83 a concomitant sensation. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
So whether you see pink when you eat chocolate or not, get ready for a colorful read. Mia winchell, the heroine of wendy masss 2003 novel, a mangoshaped space, has. A mangoshaped space by wendy mass louisiana young readers choice award nominee 2006 grades 68 submitted by elizabeth p. Eighth grader mia reads, and hears, with specific colors and shapes in her mind. Wendy lives in new jersey with her husband and their twins. In this novel, a thirteenyearold girl learns to understand and. A young teen whose world is filled with colors and shapes that no one else sees copes with the. She was born with synesthesia, a neurological crosswiring that lets her see sounds, taste shapes, and smell colors. If you like a mango shaped space you might like similar books every soul a star, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, 11 birthdays, eggs, the candymakers. A mango shaped space book study by hawleys hallways tpt. Mias family is surprised, and they try to help her as best as they can by taking her to the doctor, and standing up for her when others try to make mia feel different.
An awardwinning book from the author of jeremy fink and the meaning of life and the candymakers for fans for. For example she sees her name as candyapple red with a hint of light green and her cat mango gives off sunkistorange coils with each highpitched meow. When yearold mia finally reveals a closelyguarded secret, it soon echoes throughout her school. Wendy mass poignant yet funny comingofage novel also received the alas schneider family book award. It deals with a rare disorder and the loss of a grandparent and pet. She sees colors and shapes with every sound and letter, and shes in the third grade when she discovers that not everyone sees the world as she does. Times bestselling author of the candymakers, pi in the sky, every soul a star, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, and a mangoshaped space. Welldefined characterizations, naturalsounding dialogue, and concrete. There are also a variety of higherlevel and experiencebased essay questions at the end of the test. It won the ala schneider family book award which honors artistic expression of the disability experience.
No, dont worrywe havent lost our minds and theres no need to lick your moms purse. She struggles through the ridicule of her classmates and hides her secret from everyone, including her family and her best friend, jenna. Buy a cheap copy of a mango shaped space book by wendy mass. Nominated for a slew of awards, including new york public librarys best books for the teen age and the great lakes book award source, a mangoshaped space is about searching for your place in a world full of vibrant colors and sounds. There are 50 multiple choice or matching questions, which include varying question levels.
A mangoshaped space book by wendy mass thriftbooks. Mia has synesthesia, which means that she sees sounds, numbers, and letters in colors. A mango shaped space unabridged a mango shaped space unabridged audiobook, by wendy mass. A mangoshaped space timeline by tavisha thapar on prezi. For mia, though, this isnt just a fun way to think about numbers. She shakes her head and talks to me while she looks over my chart. Oct 15, 2015 a mango shaped space by wendy mass in chm, doc, epub download e book.
At some point they inevitably find out thats not the caseusually by the blank stares they receive when they talk about it. Sep 07, 2009 the main character mia is a sensitive yearold girl who comes to terms with a rare neurological condition called synesthesia. Here is a test that aligns with my study guide for a mango shaped space. Mias cat purrs in mango spheres, and her music produces shapes in the air. The hand lettering for the cover is by billy kelly. A mango shaped space unabridged audiobook, by wendy mass.
A mangoshaped space quotes by wendy mass goodreads. The story is an introspective look inside the world of one who perceives letters, numbers, and sounds as colors. The bubbles are now undulating and forming the most incredible streaks of color. If she doesnt match the right colors with numbers, she has a hard time adding or subtractingand you can go ahead and forget about multiplying. Forced to reveal her condition, she must look to herself to develop an understanding and appreciation of her gift in this comingofage novel. It was amazing how mia was able to see colors in sounds and numbers. She was born with synesthesia, a neurological crosswiring that let. Wendy mass is the new york times bestselling author of the candymakers, pi in the sky, every soul a star, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, and a mango shaped space. A mangoshaped space is a 2003 young adult novel by wendy mass. Sep 12, 20 there are a lot of issues dealt with in a mangoshaped space. Whats saddest is that a mango shaped space could be a great book, were it not for the terrible moral of the story. Buy a mangoshaped space book online at best prices in india on. A mango shaped space test by keys for your classroom tpt.
I am here with another book for a story reading, a mango shaped space by wendy mass. The picture above shows that one fish is different from the others, like mia winchell is. A mango shaped space is a 2003 young adult novel by wendy mass. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read a mangoshaped space. She related well to the character, and it allowed her to open up and talk about her own experiences with it.
Utterly page 28 carried to utmost point or highest degree. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject put new text under old text. After the synesthesia meeting, something terrible happens, but we cant spoil the book. I have read this book a few times when i was younger and i thought it would be a good book to share. Wendy mass is the new york times bestselling author of the candymakers, the ala schneider family award winner a mangoshaped space, leap day, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, heaven looks a lot like the mall, and every soul a star. I enjoyed this book it was very heart warming story.
It has since been nominated for, and received, a number of other awards. A voya topshelf selection, wendy mass poignant yet funny comingofage novel also received the alas schneider family book award. Buy a mango shaped space book online at best prices in india on. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. I have read this book a few times when i was younger and i thought it. As the book opens, mia is honoring the oneyear anniversary of her grandfathers death, and at her side constantly is her cat mango. A mango shaped space was no doubt the best book ive ever read. We used to be a lot closer, before she went to high school and dropped me like a pipinghot bag of microwave popcorn. Buy a mangoshaped space book online at low prices in india. A mangoshaped space by wendy mass, paperback barnes.
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