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. Im sure you have influenced countless others to change the world. A young teen whose world is filled with colors and shapes that no one else sees copes with the. Students can read an excerpt of this book and link to other sites about synesthetes at.
A mangoshaped space by wendy mass a mangoshaped space is about a girl named mia who has synesthesia. When her beloved cat mango meows and purrs, for example, she sees puffs. Available but not holdable view details view details for a mango shaped space, book, available but not holdable. She was different from everybody else in school, but that did not stop her from loving the colors she saw.
The picture above shows that one fish is different from the others, like mia winchell is. I think this is the theme because mia winchell is different from many other people with a mingling of the senses, called synesthesia. Eighth grader mia reads, and hears, with specific colors and shapes in her mind. A mango shaped space is a novel about teenage girl, mia winchell, who is trying to figure out why shes different from everybody else.
A mango shaped space by wendy mass a mango shaped space is about a girl named mia who has synesthesia. 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. The story is written in first person from mias perspective. A mangoshaped space timeline by tavisha thapar on prezi. Graceful and space taxi 3 hit the shelves wendy mass. It was like she lived in another world that only she new about. Types of writing before we begin, i have two rules. Learn more about a mango shaped space in the new castle district library center digital collection. I found out about a mango sahped space by reading every soul a star, also by wendy mass which i suggest that you read if you like a mango shaped space. 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.
The book received the american library association schneider family book award in 2004. The hand lettering for the cover is by billy kelly. Remembering the wonderful fiction books she had read while growing up, she began writing a mangoshaped space, which was published in 2003. Wendy mass won the ala schneider family book award for her first young readers novel, a mango shaped space, about a girl with the fascinating condition synesthesia. After i read this book i realized i have some synesthesia too. A mangoshaped space is a 2003 young adult novel by wendy mass. We used to be a lot closer, before she went to high school and dropped me like a pipinghot bag of microwave popcorn.
He cries his way through the olympics and hallmark commercials protagonist. Forced to reveal her condition, she must look to herself to develop an understanding and appreciation of her gift in this comingofage novel. A mangoshaped space by wendy mass state library of. Her senses are jumbled words and sounds often have color for her, among other effects. Wendy mass won the ala schneider family book award for her first young readers novel, a mangoshaped space, about a girl with the fascinating condition synesthesia. Oct 19, 2005 a mango shaped space was no doubt the best book ive ever read. If you like a mangoshaped space you might like similar books every soul a star, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, 11 birthdays, eggs, the candymakers.
Best book ever about a girl with synesthesia, fascinating. There are a lot of issues dealt with in a mangoshaped space. Synesthesia is when you experience two sensations at once, for example. But, if your favorite books are inspiring, emotional, and moving, you would like a mango shaped space. Oct 15, 2015 a mango shaped space by wendy mass in chm, doc, epub download e book. So when she learns that its not normal she is surprised. A mangoshaped space this is technically a kids book preteenteen, but its not. Talk to a parent about it if you need help fleshing out your ideas. 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.
A voya topshelf selection, wendy mass poignant yet funny comingofage novel also received the alas schneider family book award. Find books like a mangoshaped space from the worlds largest community of readers. I managed to get this out a week later even though the audio file for the 6th chapter disappeared and i had to do it again. In every soul a star, three very different kids are brought together by a solar eclipse. A mango shaped space is a 2003 young adult novel by wendy mass. Mar 28, 2018 the 6th chapter of a mango shaped space. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist sign in join. No, dont worrywe havent lost our minds and theres no need to lick your moms purse. This will require more thought and contemplation that you likely realized. It won the ala schneider family book award which honors artistic expression of the disability experience. The story is an introspective look inside the world of one who perceives letters, numbers, and sounds as colors. Book about synesthesia i remember reading this in middle school.
This study guide consists of approximately 52 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of a mango shaped space. For example, mia first experiences ridicule at the hands of her thirdgrade. For mia, though, this isnt just a fun way to think about numbers. Wendy mass is the new york times bestselling author of the candymakers, the ala schneider family award winner a mango shaped space, leap day, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, heaven looks a lot like the mall, and every soul a star. Every letter and word has a color, so when she reads or talks the words flash colors that only she can see. After the synesthesia meeting, something terrible happens, but we cant spoil the book. Specifically, she has colored hearing, which means she sees figures and colors whenever she hears a sound. I will be out of town all of next week, but if you email me, ill respond to you by monday, oct. 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. Mia winchell is a yearold girl trying to come to terms with having the rare but real condition called synesthesia.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. It was amazing how mia was able to see colors in sounds and numbers. In an intriguing first novel, mass introduces a yearold heroine with an unusual perspective. Unlike the average yearolds in her school, mia uses her senses differently because for her, sounds, numbers, and letters have color. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject. For example, in a mango shaped space, you talk about a girl with synesthesia, something that not many people know about. Our rbdigital platform distributes the broadest array of digital content typesincluding audiobooks, video, magazines, ebooks, education, and entertainmentall in one powerful app.
Mia winchell, the heroine of wendy masss 2003 novel, a mangoshaped space, has synesthesia. When year old mia finally reveals a closelyguarded secret, it soon echoes throughout her school. But if i couldnt use my colors, the world would seem so bland like vanilla ice cream without the gummy bears on top. Specifically, she has colored hearing, which means she. A mangoshaped space book by wendy mass thriftbooks. Nov 16, 2008 wendy mass is the new york times bestselling author of the candymakers, the ala schneider family award winner a mango shaped space, leap day, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, heaven looks a lot like the mall, and every soul a star. The kindle book format for this title is not supported on. Exploring themes of alienation, disability, accessibility, and the way teenagers deal with change and death, a mangoshaped space is masss most critically acclaimed book, a commercial hit, and successful in the awards circuit.
Buy a cheap copy of a mangoshaped space book by wendy mass. Please sign and date your posts by typing four tildes. A mangoshaped space has been added a mangoshaped space. 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 sevens. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject put new text under old text. My months acrually have colors and they are arranged on a clock. A mango shaped space by wendy mass and danielle ferland. Or one theme found in the novel, a mango shaped space, by. Mia winchell, the heroine of wendy masss 2003 novel, a mangoshaped space, has. Apr 16, 2003 in a mango shaped space, author wendy mass tells an intriguing, original story. A mangoshaped space by wendy mass is an interesting story about mia who is thirteen years old and has a condition called synaesthesia. A mangoshaped space 2003, a young adult novel by american author wendy mass, is the story of mia winchell, a thirteenyearold girl who lives with synesthesia. A mangoshaped space by wendy mass overdrive rakuten. Wendy lives in new jersey with her husband and their twins.
The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2005, and was written by wendy mass. Free download or read online a mango shaped space pdf epub book. It lets me get to really know the characters, and i hope the reader feels the same way. Buy a cheap copy of a mango shaped space book by wendy mass. She eventually shares her disability with her family, which results in her family thinking shes doing it for attention. How synesthetes color their worlds by patricia lynne duffy. But how can mia the alien find acceptance and selfworth. The color for her name is a sunflower yellow, and the numbers get mixed up in math class all the time. Learn more about a mangoshaped space in the las vegasclark county library district digital collection. An awardwinning book from the author of jeremy fink and the meaning of life and the candymakers for fans for of. If you like highaction stories or dislike realistic fiction, this may not be the book for you. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 221 pages and is available in paperback format. Wendy mass after reading the novel, a mango shaped space, by wendy mass, it is evident that one theme found within the novel is everyone has problems and troubles in life that heshe must work through. In a mangoshaped space, author wendy mass tells an intriguing, original story.
This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the a mangoshaped space article. A mango shaped space was no doubt the best book ive ever read. I managed to get this out a week later even though the audio file for the 6th chapter disappeared and i. Sep 12, 20 there are a lot of issues dealt with in a mangoshaped space. A mangoshaped space by wendy mass, paperback barnes. Interview with author, wendy mass interviewed by kim thacker, bookshop talk host. She struggles through the ridicule of her classmates and hides her secret from everyone, including her family and her best friend, jenna. Round because the conflict helps mia change how interactions influence plot. Mia, in a mango shaped space, has projective synesthesia. It won the 2004 american library association schneider family book award, along with multiple state book awards. 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 sevens mia winchell has synesthesia, the mingling of perceptions whereby a person can see sounds, smell colors, or taste shapes. Little, brown, and company, hachette book group, new york, 2003.
If mia didnt tell her parents, she wouldnt have gone to any doctors or. In this book mia has always seen shapes with each sound. Mia winchell appears to be a typical kid, but shes keeping a big secretsounds, numbers, and words have color for her. Sep 07, 2009 the main character mia is a sensitive yearold girl who comes to terms with a rare neurological condition called synesthesia. It has since been nominated for, and received, a number of other awards. But, if your favorite books are inspiring, emotional, and moving, you would like a mangoshaped space. See more ideas about good books, books and my books. This study guide consists of approximately 52 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of a mangoshaped space. In chapter 7, jenna returns for a followup appointment with jerry.
A mangoshaped space by wendy mass while most people have and use their four senses in the standard way. Then an unexpected death happens making her even more shocked. Goodreads members who liked a mangoshaped space also liked. She was born with synesthesia, a neurological crosswiring that let. 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.
In jeremy fink and the meaning of life, a boy embarks on a lifechanging journey. 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. Whats saddest is that a mango shaped space could be a great book, were it not for the terrible moral of the story. The 2004 winner of the schneider family book award in the middle school book cagegory was a mango shaped space by wendy mass. Buy this book in an intriguing first novel, mass introduces a yearold heroine with an unusual. Because of you, people are becoming educated by reading your books. Mia has synesthesia, which means that she sees sounds, numbers, and letters in colors. May 06, 2015 a mango shaped space was no doubt the best book ive ever read. Mia winchell has synesthesia, the mingling of perceptions whereby a person can see sounds, smell colors, or taste shapes. Were talking about synesthesia, a big word for a condition where two.
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