Awards

• Short-listed for Bluebonnet Awards 2016

Overview

Quinny has a lot to say. Hopper gets to the point. Quinny has one speed: very, very, extra-very fast. Hopper proceeds with caution. Quinny has big ideas. Hopper has smart solutions. Quinny and Hopper couldn't be more different. They are an unstoppable team. But when summer ends, things suddenly aren't the same. Can Quinny and Hopper stick together in the face of stylish bullies, a killer chicken, and the brand-new Third Grade Rules-especially the one that says they aren't allowed to be friends anymore? Praise for Quinny & Hopper: ""First-time children's author Schanen skillfully captures Quinny's zest and Hopper's timidity through their interactions and alternating narratives, and Swearingen's smudgy spot illustrations amplify the lively tone. The story's best moments showcase the spirited friendship between Quinny and Hopper, but there's much to appreciate throughout this exuberant debut."" -- Publishers Weekly ""The book is engrossing, and the likable duo change and grow in believable ways. Quinny and Hopper, who take turns narrating, have distinct, well-differentiated voices, and Schanen makes good use of her individuated secondary characters as well. Swearingen's black-and-white drawings both capture the spirit of the characters and enhance the narrative. This endearing story about true friendship should appeal equally to boys and girls."" -- Kirkus Reviews

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Two 8-year-olds with opposite temperaments and personalities make friends. Quinny, who has a big, irrepressible personality, moves from New York City to the small town of Whisper Valley with her family: her working mother, stay-at-home dad (enlighteningly rendered without comment) and two younger sisters. They move in next door to the quiet, scientifically minded, bookish Hopper, who is bullied by his two older, soccer-playing twin brothers. Late in the book, a more-assertive Hopper hits one of his brothers. His mother rebukes him, remonstrating that we don't punch people in this family. Readers will cheer at Hopper's funny, dead-on response: Sure we do. Where have you been? There's not a lot of plot in this lightly amusing slice-of-summer novel-Quinny and Hopper make friends, catch and return a chicken to its rightful owner, have a fight, start third grade and make up-but the book is engrossing, and the likable duo change and grow in believable ways. Quinny and Hopper, who take turns narrating, have distinct, well-differentiated voices, and Schanen makes good use of her individuated secondary characters as well. Swearingen's black-and-white drawings both capture the spirit of the characters and enhance the narrative. This endearing story about true friendship should appeal equally to boys and girls. (Fiction. 7-10) Kirkus

The book is engrossing, and the likable duo change and grow in believable ways. Quinny and Hopper, who take turns narrating, have distinct, well-differentiated voices, and Schanen makes good use of her individuated secondary characters as well. Swearingen's black-and-white drawings both capture the spirit of the characters and enhance the narrative. This endearing story about true friendship should appeal equally to boys and girls. --Kirkus Reviews Quinny and Hopper narrate alternating chapters, each with a strong voice and spot-on language and emotions. Funny, honest, and fast paced, this book about friendship should have wide appeal. --Booklist Accolades2016-2017 Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Award, selection This is a delightful, amusing chapter book with lively, relatable characters. Black-and-white drawings add to the overall mood of the story. Fans of Sara Pennypacker's Clementine and Judy Blume's Super Fudge will flock to this entertaining chapter book. --School Library Journal First-time children's author Schanen skillfully captures Quinny's zest and Hopper's timidity through their interactions and alternating narratives, and Swearingen's smudgy spot illustrations amplify the lively tone. The story's best moments showcase the spirited friendship between Quinny and Hopper, but there's much to appreciate throughout this exuberant debut. --Publishers Weekly

Quinny moves next door to Hopper in the summer before third grade, and the two couldn't be more different. Quinny rivals Junie B. Jones in both volume and breeziness, and initially she is almost unbearable with her smirky-smiling and her very, very, extra-very cutesiness. However, the book works because Hopper, who alternates chapters with Quinny, feels the same way readers do. A quiet, analytical boy with bullying older brothers and no friends, he is initially baffled and a little appalled by Quinny's loudness. But in battling the brothers on his behalf, she wins him over, and the two of them spend the summer trying to catch a needy chicken, until snooty new-girl Victoria barges her way between them. In this first novel, Schanen nicely balances the perspectives of Quinny and Hopper, so readers eventually begin to anticipate how each will respond and understand that both are working on the basis of the limited information they have. She also paints a comically exaggerated but essentially truthful picture of life with siblings, either on the bullied end or, as in Quinny's case, being the one who's sometimes mean to younger kids. Illustrator Swearingen does a great job depicting the emotions each child goes through, and the book's ending is satisfying in itself while leaving room for sequels. susan dove lempke Horn Book Uprooted from her apartment in New York City, irrepressible Quinny and her two annoying little sisters land in the country. Quinny is not happy. The list of things she misses about the bustling city is very, very, extra-very long and includes tae kwon do and accordion lessons. Things look up when she spies a couple of exciting new things: a black-and-white striped chicken and a quiet boy next door named Hopper. Hopper is nothing like Quinny. He prefers low-key activities, like art, that no one in his family except his grandfather understands. Their friendship has a rough start, thanks to bullying older brothers, Quinny's martial-arts training, and a broken vase. Soon they are fast friends, scheming to reunite the chicken with its former owner. But they hit another rough spell when school starts and Quinny becomes friends with a mean girl. Quinny and Hopper narrate alternating chapters, each with a strong voice and spot-on language and emotions. Funny, honest, and fast paced, this book about friendship should have wide appeal. Suzanne Harold Booklist When eight-year-old Quinny Bumble and her family move from New York City to middle of nowhere Whisper Valley, she hits the town like a tornado, rushing in to find action the second they pull into the driveway. Hopper Grey, Quinny's shy neighbor, is frequently picked on by his two older brothers and happiest alone in his room building models. As rambunctious, talkative Quinny introduces Hopper to the joys of spraying his older brothers with the hose and trying to save a stray chicken named Freya, he discovers that life beyond his bedroom can be pretty great. When school approaches, Hopper fears Quinny will discover he's a friendless loser, but it's Quinny who struggles as third grade begins, while Hopper begins to come into his own. First-time children's author Schanen skillfully captures Quinny's zest and Hopper's timidity through their interactions and alternating narratives, and Swearingen's smudgy spot illustrations amplify the lively tone. The story's best moments showcase the spirited friendship between Quinny and Hopper, but there's much to appreciate throughout this exuberant debut. Ages 8 12. PW Almost-third-grader Hopper is the kind of quiet kid who would prefer to stay in his room and build a model of a human foot than socialize. When bouncy-haired, mile-a-minute talker Quinny moves in next door and decides to befriend Hopper, however, he is basically powerless against her designs, and the two enjoy spending the summer together. When back-to-school time rolls around, Hopper abruptly ends the friendship, sure Quinny won't want to spend time with him when she finds out what a loser he is at school. A bewildered Quinny reluctantly takes up with mean girl Victoria until a series of events lead her and Hopper to reestablish their friendship, this time stronger than ever. Quinny and Hopper take turns nar- rating their story, and although the maturity of their narration doesn't quite match their young ages, the strength of their individual identities and their likability as characters override their occasional precocity. Hopper's thoughtful and observant voice (about Victoria: She acts like it costs her money to be nice to people, and she doesn't think I'm worth it ) and Quinny's lively and amusing one ( Didded is not a word, ' I inform my grimy little sister. And put a shirt on, you chimpanzee' ), combined with the quick-paced plotting, make this an engaging page-turner. Judy Moody fans will have a ball with Quinny and Hopper, and elementary teachers or librarians looking for a spirited readaloud selection will want to pick up a copy as well. JH BCCB Gr 3-5 Eight-year-old Quinny reluctantly moves from New York City to the middle of nowhere, also known as Whisper Valley. On arrival, she decides that the new town and anything involving the new house are no fun. Longing for a new friend, she introduces herself to Hopper, the boy next store who appears to be her size. Hopper is a little leery about having a girl for a friend, yet he is enamored with Quinny's big smile and cheeks with holes. When they get together, high jinks ensue. This likable twosome have endless adventures, such as trying to catch Freya, the chicken; climbing trees; and juggling. It isn't until mean Victoria comes around spouting her rules for third grade that Quinny questions her friendship with Hopper. According to Victoria, boys play with boys and girls play with girls. Meanwhile, Hopper is dreading the prospect of returning to school for another friendless year. Little do the two know that school holds surprises for both of them. This is a delightful, amusing chapter book with lively, relatable characters. Black-and-white drawings add to the overall mood of the story. Fans of Sara Pennypacker's Clementine and Judy Blume's Super Fudge will flock to this entertaining chapter book. Megan McGinnis, Sachem Public Library, Holbrook, NY SLJ Two 8-year-olds with opposite temperaments and personalities make friends. Quinny, who has a big, irrepressible personality, moves from New York City to the small town of Whisper Valley with her family: her working mother, stay-at-home dad (enlighteningly rendered without comment) and two younger sisters. They move in next door to the quiet, scientifically minded, bookish Hopper, who is bullied by his two older, soccer-playing twin brothers. Late in the book, a more-assertive Hopper hits one of his brothers. His mother rebukes him, remonstrating that we don't punch people in this family. Readers will cheer at Hopper's funny, dead-on response: Sure we do. Where have you been? There's not a lot of plot in this lightly amusing slice-of-summer novel-Quinny and Hopper make friends, catch and return a chicken to its rightful owner, have a fight, start third grade and make up-but the book is engrossing, and the likable duo change and grow in believable ways. Quinny and Hopper, who take turns narrating, have distinct, well-differentiated voices, and Schanen makes good use of her individuated secondary characters as well. Swearingen's black-and-white drawings both capture the spirit of the characters and enhance the narrative. This endearing story about true friendship should appeal equally to boys and girls. (Fiction. 7-10) Kirkus

Quinny moves next door to Hopper in the summer before third grade, and the two couldn't be more different. Quinny rivals Junie B. Jones in both volume and breeziness, and initially she is almost unbearable with her smirky-smiling and her very, very, extra-very cutesiness. However, the book works because Hopper, who alternates chapters with Quinny, feels the same way readers do. A quiet, analytical boy with bullying older brothers and no friends, he is initially baffled and a little appalled by Quinny's loudness. But in battling the brothers on his behalf, she wins him over, and the two of them spend the summer trying to catch a needy chicken, until snooty new-girl Victoria barges her way between them. In this first novel, Schanen nicely balances the perspectives of Quinny and Hopper, so readers eventually begin to anticipate how each will respond and understand that both are working on the basis of the limited information they have. She also paints a comically exaggerated but essentially truthful picture of life with siblings, either on the bullied end or, as in Quinny's case, being the one who's sometimes mean to younger kids. Illustrator Swearingen does a great job depicting the emotions each child goes through, and the book's ending is satisfying in itself while leaving room for sequels. susan dove lempke Horn Book Uprooted from her apartment in New York City, irrepressible Quinny and her two annoying little sisters land in the country. Quinny is not happy. The list of things she misses about the bustling city is very, very, extra-very long and includes tae kwon do and accordion lessons. Things look up when she spies a couple of exciting new things: a black-and-white striped chicken and a quiet boy next door named Hopper. Hopper is nothing like Quinny. He prefers low-key activities, like art, that no one in his family except his grandfather understands. Their friendship has a rough start, thanks to bullying older brothers, Quinny's martial-arts training, and a broken vase. Soon they are fast friends, scheming to reunite the chicken with its former owner. But they hit another rough spell when school starts and Quinny becomes friends with a mean girl. Quinny and Hopper narrate alternating chapters, each with a strong voice and spot-on language and emotions. Funny, honest, and fast paced, this book about friendship should have wide appeal. Suzanne Harold Booklist When eight-year-old Quinny Bumble and her family move from New York City to middle of nowhere Whisper Valley, she hits the town like a tornado, rushing in to find action the second they pull into the driveway. Hopper Grey, Quinny's shy neighbor, is frequently picked on by his two older brothers and happiest alone in his room building models. As rambunctious, talkative Quinny introduces Hopper to the joys of spraying his older brothers with the hose and trying to save a stray chicken named Freya, he discovers that life beyond his bedroom can be pretty great. When school approaches, Hopper fears Quinny will discover he's a friendless loser, but it's Quinny who struggles as third grade begins, while Hopper begins to come into his own. First-time children's author Schanen skillfully captures Quinny's zest and Hopper's timidity through their interactions and alternating narratives, and Swearingen's smudgy spot illustrations amplify the lively tone. The story's best moments showcase the spirited friendship between Quinny and Hopper, but there's much to appreciate throughout this exuberant debut. Ages 8 12. PW Almost-third-grader Hopper is the kind of quiet kid who would prefer to stay in his room and build a model of a human foot than socialize. When bouncy-haired, mile-a-minute talker Quinny moves in next door and decides to befriend Hopper, however, he is basically powerless against her designs, and the two enjoy spending the summer together. When back-to-school time rolls around, Hopper abruptly ends the friendship, sure Quinny won't want to spend time with him when she finds out what a loser he is at school. A bewildered Quinny reluctantly takes up with mean girl Victoria until a series of events lead her and Hopper to reestablish their friendship, this time stronger than ever. Quinny and Hopper take turns nar- rating their story, and although the maturity of their narration doesn't quite match their young ages, the strength of their individual identities and their likability as characters override their occasional precocity. Hopper's thoughtful and observant voice (about Victoria: She acts like it costs her money to be nice to people, and she doesn't think I'm worth it ) and Quinny's lively and amusing one ( Didded is not a word, ' I inform my grimy little sister. And put a shirt on, you chimpanzee' ), combined with the quick-paced plotting, make this an engaging page-turner. Judy Moody fans will have a ball with Quinny and Hopper, and elementary teachers or librarians looking for a spirited readaloud selection will want to pick up a copy as well. JH BCCB Gr 3-5 Eight-year-old Quinny reluctantly moves from New York City to the middle of nowhere, also known as Whisper Valley. On arrival, she decides that the new town and anything involving the new house are no fun. Longing for a new friend, she introduces herself to Hopper, the boy next store who appears to be her size. Hopper is a little leery about having a girl for a friend, yet he is enamored with Quinny's big smile and cheeks with holes. When they get together, high jinks ensue. This likable twosome have endless adventures, such as trying to catch Freya, the chicken; climbing trees; and juggling. It isn't until mean Victoria comes around spouting her rules for third grade that Quinny questions her friendship with Hopper. According to Victoria, boys play with boys and girls play with girls. Meanwhile, Hopper is dreading the prospect of returning to school for another friendless year. Little do the two know that school holds surprises for both of them. This is a delightful, amusing chapter book with lively, relatable characters. Black-and-white drawings add to the overall mood of the story. Fans of Sara Pennypacker's Clementine and Judy Blume's Super Fudge will flock to this entertaining chapter book. Megan McGinnis, Sachem Public Library, Holbrook, NY SLJ Two 8-year-olds with opposite temperaments and personalities make friends. Quinny, who has a big, irrepressible personality, moves from New York City to the small town of Whisper Valley with her family: her working mother, stay-at-home dad (enlighteningly rendered without comment) and two younger sisters. They move in next door to the quiet, scientifically minded, bookish Hopper, who is bullied by his two older, soccer-playing twin brothers. Late in the book, a more-assertive Hopper hits one of his brothers. His mother rebukes him, remonstrating that we don't punch people in this family. Readers will cheer at Hopper's funny, dead-on response: Sure we do. Where have you been? There's not a lot of plot in this lightly amusing slice-of-summer novel-Quinny and Hopper make friends, catch and return a chicken to its rightful owner, have a fight, start third grade and make up-but the book is engrossing, and the likable duo change and grow in believable ways. Quinny and Hopper, who take turns narrating, have distinct, well-differentiated voices, and Schanen makes good use of her individuated secondary characters as well. Swearingen's black-and-white drawings both capture the spirit of the characters and enhance the narrative. This endearing story about true friendship should appeal equally to boys and girls. (Fiction. 7-10) Kirkus First-time children's author Schanen skillfully captures Quinny's zest and Hopper's timidity through their interactions and alternating narratives, and Swearingen's smudgy spot illustrations amplify the lively tone. The story's best moments showcase the spirited friendship between Quinny and Hopper, but there's much to appreciate throughout this exuberant debut. --Publishers Weekly The book is engrossing, and the likable duo change and grow in believable ways. Quinny and Hopper, who take turns narrating, have distinct, well-differentiated voices, and Schanen makes good use of her individuated secondary characters as well. Swearingen's black-and-white drawings both capture the spirit of the characters and enhance the narrative. This endearing story about true friendship should appeal equally to boys and girls. --Kirkus Reviews Quinny and Hopper narrate alternating chapters, each with a strong voice and spot-on language and emotions. Funny, honest, and fast paced, this book about friendship should have wide appeal. --Booklist Accolades2016-2017 Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Award, selection This is a delightful, amusing chapter book with lively, relatable characters. Black-and-white drawings add to the overall mood of the story. Fans of Sara Pennypacker's Clementine and Judy Blume's Super Fudge will flock to this entertaining chapter book. --School Library Journal

This is a delightful, amusing chapter book with lively, relatable characters. Black-and-white drawings add to the overall mood of the story. Fans of Sara Pennypacker's Clementine and Judy Blume's Super Fudge will flock to this entertaining chapter book. --School Library Journal The book is engrossing, and the likable duo change and grow in believable ways. Quinny and Hopper, who take turns narrating, have distinct, well-differentiated voices, and Schanen makes good use of her individuated secondary characters as well. Swearingen's black-and-white drawings both capture the spirit of the characters and enhance the narrative. This endearing story about true friendship should appeal equally to boys and girls. --Kirkus Reviews Quinny and Hopper narrate alternating chapters, each with a strong voice and spot-on language and emotions. Funny, honest, and fast paced, this book about friendship should have wide appeal. --Booklist First-time children's author Schanen skillfully captures Quinny's zest and Hopper's timidity through their interactions and alternating narratives, and Swearingen's smudgy spot illustrations amplify the lively tone. The story's best moments showcase the spirited friendship between Quinny and Hopper, but there's much to appreciate throughout this exuberant debut. --Publishers Weekly Accolades2016-2017 Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Award, selection

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Adriana Brad Schanen lives in Montclair, NJ with her husband and two very, very, extra-very lively daughters. Quinny & Hopper is her first children's book. Visit her online at adrianabradschanen.com.

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