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Big Whopper

by Patricia Reilly Giff
67p. 978-0-38574-688-5.
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Gr 2-4 This series kicks off with a spunky introduction to the students at Zelda A. Zigzag School. Mitchell and his sister, Angel, are the new kids. He's not too sure about some of his schoolmates or the Afternoon Center that they attend, but he's sure about one thing: he wants to win a medal on prize day. Mitchell goes on nature walks, swims, paints, and gets homework help at the center, and worries that he may not be Number One at any activity. On prize day, however, he gets a big surprise. In "Big Whopper" the Afternoon Center kids set out to list all of their discoveries. Everyone can think of at least something with the exception of Destiny, who, in desperation, makes up a "discovery" about a famous ancestor. Soon, she is in over her head, trying to find her way out of her big whopper of a lie. When Destiny comes clean, she finds out that she is good at making discoveries after all. Readers new to chapter books will love these quick-paced, fun stories. Spot illustrations and a generous font size add to their approachability. It won't take long for the kids of Zelda A. Zigzag School to become favorites.-"Amanda Moss Struckmeyer, Middleton Public Library, WI" Copyright 2010 Media Source Inc.
A group of kids loves the afterschool activities--and friendship opportunities--offered by the Zigzag Afternoon Center. In Number One, Mitchell worries he's not special, then discovers he is great at writing. In Whopper, Destiny tells a lie (she's descended from President "Abrehem Washington") to impress her friend. Readers not put off by the didactic content will enjoy the unique setting and engaging characters. Review covers these Zigzag Kids titles: Big Whopper and Number One Kid.

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