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Description
Can Randi find a way to make it all work out?
Randi wants to be an actress and is excited about practicing her craft in drama class. So she is devastated to learn the program has been cut. When her friends put together a successful proposal to have drama class taught as an extracurricular activity, Randi is thrilled—until reality sinks in. Extracurriculars are scheduled after school, and after school, Randi is expected to take care of her brother, Toby, who is autistic. Will Randi have to choose between her passion and her family?
This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Contributor Notes
Cristy Watson is a writer and a retired elementary and middle-school teacher. She is the author of several books for young readers, including Room 555, Living Rough and Benched in the Orca Currents line. Cristy lives in Surrey, British Columbia.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 9 to 12
- Grade:
- 4 to 7
- Reading age:
- 9 to 12
Awards
- Short-listed, PNBA Book Award
- , Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association (PNBA) Pacific Northwest Book Awards
- Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens
Editorial Reviews
“Straightforward vocabulary makes the book accessible to a wide range of students, but the text is not so simple that it becomes noticeable...Any youth could find something to relate to in this book...A good text to introduce students to the concept of empathy. Recommended.”
— CM: Canadian Review of Materials
"Well-presented and believable on every level."
— Resource Links
"Features compelling characters and realistic dialogue."
— VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates) Magazine
"Watson's high-low offering is a sensitive look at one sibling's struggle with and sacrifice for her brother...Toby is a well-rounded character...quite satisfying."
— Booklist
