Climbing the Rainbow

by Joy N. Hume and Joy N. Hulme

The day I entered the classroom for the very first time, I was floating on a cloud of happiness. For ten-year-old Dora Cookson, going to school for the first time is a dream come true. After moving... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0380815729
• ISBN13: 9780380815722
• Release Date: February 2004
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.7" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

new kid

Climbing the Rainbow is a great story, and is a really fast read. The story takes place in Utah, which is where Dora Cookson has recently moved to from Mexico City. I really enjoyed this story, because I could relate to it so well. When I was fourteen years old my family moved to Idaho from Colorado, because my grandmother died. My family was the only family my grandfather had left, so we moved here to be with him. It was very hard for me to be a teenager, and move to a new town. Many people were very rude and not open to making friends with me. Dora had the same problem. Cora Beth noticed Dora's pain, and introduced herself. Katherine, who I am still best friends with today, did the same for me as Cora Beth did for Dora. Through this whole book I felt for Dora, because I have been in her shoes. It is hard to make new friends, especially during the teenage years. If you have ever been a new kid, or opened up to a new kid, this book would be great for you to read. You will be able to relate!