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edition:eBook
also available: Paperback
category: Children's Fiction
published: Oct 1998
ISBN:9781926920542
publisher: Second Story Press

The Girl Who Hated Books

by Manjusha Pawagi, illustrated by Leanne Franson

tagged: books & libraries, imagination & play
Description

Meena hates books. But when she accidentally knocks over a stack, out from the pages tumble an assortment of characters. To find their way back into the proper books, Meena has to read!

About the Authors

Manjusha Pawagi is now Justice Pawagi, having been appointed to the Bench in January 2009. She presides in Brampton at the Ontario Court of Justice, Family Court. Justice Pawagi’s first career was as a journalist and children’s author. She has an MA in journalism from Stanford University and worked as a reporter for the Associated Press in St. Louis, Missouri and for CBC Radio, in Toronto and Charlottetown.


Leanne Franson has illustrated over 80 picture books and novels in English and French, including the Puppy Collection (L’album des chiots) series. Her illustrations have also appeared in educational texts, magazine articles, and even in a TV commercial. She lives in Martensville, Saskatchewan.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
Age:
5 to 7
Grade:
k to 3
Reading age:
6 to 8
Editorial Review

"This is a great story to share with reluctant readers who may be struggling to find their own joy in reading."

— ETFO Voice

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