Oh, Sal author-Thyra Heder He loves the quiet things

He loves the quiet things about parties: confetti

Victory comes at a price

They’re called parachutes: teenagers dropped off to live in private homes and study in the US while their wealthy parents remain in Asia

and cement have sprung sidewalks

and the boy's grandfather would invite them to join in

Oh, Sal author-Thyra Heder He loves the quiet thingsA stand alone companion to two time Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkess award winning and acclaimed The Year of Billy Miller and Billy Miller Makes a Wish. This short, humorous, and accessible novel for newly independent readers focuses on Billys younger sister, Sal, and the story unfolds during an eventful holiday season at the Miller house. A great choice for fans of Ramona, Ivy + Bean, and Dory Fantasmagory. Illustrated in black and white on every