FICTION

Marty McGuire

by Kate MESSNER
978-0-54514-244-1.
COPY ISBN
Gr 2—3—Marty loves playing in the mud and catching frogs, but when she learns that her teacher has cast her as the Frog Princess in the third-grade play, she is anything but happy. However, by showtime, she has found a way to remain true to herself and add a little drama to the performance. Marty's teacher gives readers a brief lesson on the variations of "The Frog Princess," and an acting coach provides tips for improvisation on stage. Though large print and many amusing black-and-white drawings make this the model format for children just stepping into chapter books, today's young audience may find the story a bit bland.—Lindsay Persohn, University of South Florida, Tampa
Marty is a tomboy forced to portray the princess in the school play. By combining her ingenuity and her love of nature, she saves the production, makes her parents proud, and gets her best friend back. This elementary-school story, with spirited black-and-white illustrations, is highly readable, with engaging characters and accessible language.
Reviewed by Lindsay Persohn , Dec 01, 2011

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