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Description
When Renata is chosen to play the lead role in the school musical, students who used to ignore her start saying hello and congratulating her in the hall.
Renata enjoys her newfound acceptance at school until she realizes that Karin, a wealthy girl who expected to get the lead role, will go to great lengths to punish Renata for her success. Renata is not going to give up the role, but how much tormenting will she have to take?
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!
Contributor Notes
Frieda Wishinsky is the author of many popular books for children, including A Bee in Your Ear, A Noodle Up Your Nose, Just Call Me Joe and Each One Special Frieda lives with her family in Toronto, Ontario.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 9 to 12
- Grade:
- 4 to 7
- Reading age:
- 9 to 12
Awards
- Commended, Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Our Choice
Editorial Reviews
"The author captures the quicksilver pace of change and delivers an important lesson without making it feel like a preachy moral."
— Hip Librarians Book Blog (HLBB)
"A daring, accessible piece of work."
— CD Syndicated
"Well-written and authentic...An excellent choice for reluctant readers in middle school."
— The Washington State Young Adult Review Group (WASHYARG)
"A fast, manageable read, along with relevant age-appropriate themes and an absorbing storyline."
— Quill & Quire
"A great addition to any collection looking for something new to offer its reluctant readers."
— KLIATT
