Brief reviews and thoughts about children's and young adult books by Minnesota authors (or illustrators), or about Minnesota. If I get the urge, it may also include ideas for using the books in the classroom. The emphasis is on books published since 1995, but don't be surprised if an oldie-but-goodie slips in occasionally.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
The Talent Show
Jackson Magnet School is having a talent show and Howardina Geraldina Paulina Maxina Gardenia Smith (Howie for short) is singing a solo as a representative of second grade. She is excited because everyone will be there. But at the final dress rehearsal, she gets stage fright, and cannot sing. How will she ever make it through Opening Night? Written by Michelle Edwards, and third in the Jackson Friends series, this continues the easy chapter book series.
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