num_pages: 72
description: Essie is smart. She can read hard library books and make cocoa. Amber is brave. She isn't afraid of the rat in the wall or of climbing up in high places. Amber and Essie are sisters and best friends. Together, they can do anything.Ages 7+
language: English
title: Amber Was Brave, Essie Was Smart
titlecomplete: Amber Was Brave, Essie Was Smart
genres: Family, Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult, Childrens, Chapter Books, Picture Books, Poverty, Middle Grade, Poetry
ratings_count: 286
awards: awardedAt: 1009872000000
name: Josette Frank Award, awardedAt: 1009872000000
name: Jane Addams Children's Book Award
category: Picture Book, awardedAt: 1041408000000
name: Vermont Golden Dome Book Award, awardedAt: 1009872000000
name: Claudia Lewis Award
publisher: Greenwillow Books