THE WINNER OF a National Book Award, a Newbery Honor, and countless other awards has written her richest, most spirited book yet, filled with characters that readers will love, and never forget. <br> <br> Jane is 12 years old, and she is <i>ready </i>for adventures, to move beyond the world of her siblings and single mother and their house by the sea, and step into the “know-not what.” And, over the summer, adventures do seem to find Jane, whether it's a thrilling ride in a hot-air balloon, the appearances of a slew of possible fathers, or a weird new friendship with a preacher and psychic wannabe. Most important, there's Jane's discovery of what lies at the heart of all great adventures: that it's not what happens <i>to </i>you that matters, but what you learn about yourself.<br><br>And don't miss Polly Horvath's <i>Northward to the Moon, </i>the sequel to <i>My One Hundred Adventures.</i><br><br><br><i>From the Hardcover edition.</i>