About the book
Emily Wiggins is poor and timid, without a drop of self-confidence. When unexpectedly orphaned, she is left all alone except for her turtle, Rufus. What in blinkin' bloomers should Emily do? Emily's neighbors, Mrs. Ready, Mrs. Aim, and Mrs. Fire, have the answer. Emily must travel by stagecoach to honorable Aunt Hilda. What a hootin', tootin' grand idea! But Miss Catchum of the Catchum Child-Catching Services will get a big bonus for making Emily live with her next of kin, vicious Uncle Victor. How in ding dong dickens will Emily escape Miss Catchum? It will take all the gumption and cunning of fellow orphan and traveler, Jackson, to help Emily find her confidence, conniving spirit, and the truth behind why Uncle Victor wants to claim her. But how in flippin' flapjacks will Emily outsmart Uncle Victor?
Editions of Emily's Fortune
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780385736169
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780375844928
- AltFormat
- ISBN 9780385905893
- EBook
- ISBN 9780375896507
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780307738042
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780307738028
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780307738035
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780307738011
Read an Excerpt
Emily Wiggins is poor and timid, without a drop of self-confidence. When unexpectedly orphaned, she is left all alone except for her turtle, Rufus. What in blinkin' bloomers should Emily do? Emily's neighbors, Mrs. Ready, Mrs. Aim, and Mrs. Fire, have the answer. Emily must travel by stagecoach to honorable Aunt Hilda. What a hootin', tootin' grand idea! But Miss Catchum of the Catchum Child-Catching Services will get a big bonus for making Emily live with her next of kin, vicious Uncle Victor. How in ding dong dickens will Emily escape Miss Catchum? It will take all the gumption and cunning of fellow orphan and traveler, Jackson, to help Emily find her confidence, conniving spirit, and the truth behind why Uncle Victor wants to claim her. But how in flippin' flapjacks will Emily outsmart Uncle Victor?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emily's Fortune about?
Emily Wiggins is poor and timid, without a drop of self-confidence. When unexpectedly orphaned, she is left all alone except for her turtle, Rufus. What in blinkin' bloomers should Emily do? Emily's neighbors, Mrs. Ready, Mrs. Aim, and Mrs. Fire, have the answer. Emily must travel by stagecoach to honorable Aunt Hilda. What a hootin', tootin' grand idea! But Miss Catchum of the Catchum Child-Catching Services will get a big bonus for making Emily live with her next of kin, vicious Uncle Victor. How in ding dong dickens will Emily escape Miss Catchum? It will take all the gumption and cunning of fellow orphan and traveler, Jackson, to help Emily find her confidence, conniving spirit, and the truth behind why Uncle Victor wants to claim her. But how in flippin' flapjacks will Emily outsmart Uncle Victor?
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Emily's Fortune?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction
Where can I read a sample of Emily's Fortune?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780385736169
Is Emily's Fortune part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Emily
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Emily's Fortune?
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Emily's Fortune is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780385736169) and paperback(ISBN 9780375844928) and altformat(ISBN 9780385905893) and ebook(ISBN 9780375896507) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780307738042) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780307738028) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780307738035) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780307738011)
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