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Description
Robyn befriends her unpopular classmate Shelly, even though they have very different interests -- Shelly likes dolls! But when Shelly's dad wins tickets to the big hockey game, Shelly suddenly becomes the most popular girl in school. What will their classmates think of Shelly doesn't actually get to attend the game? Will Robyn lie to protect her friend's newfound popularity?
Contributor Notes
HAZEL HUTCHINS has written many books for children and has received the Writers Guild of Alberta Award for Children's Literature. She has also been nominated for the Governor General's and Mr. Christie awards. She lives in Canmore, Alberta.
YVONNE CATHCART is an illustrator living in Toronto, Ontario. She has illustrated many children's books and also paints and makes animal sculptures and puppets.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 6 to 9
- Grade:
- 1 to 3
- Reading age:
- 6 to 9
Awards
- Commended, One of the Year's Best for 2012 -- Resource Links
Editorial Reviews
"Large margins, short sentences and appropriate vocabulary make this an accessible and non-threatening starting place for readers new to chapter books... Readers will be able to relate to the struggle of growing up and changing interests." Recommended
— CM: Canadian Review of Materials
"Hutchins tells the semisweet story without heavy-handedness, while Cathcart provides a bevy of soft black-and-white sketches."
— Booklist (U.S.)
"The characters are believable and well-rounded and the dialogue is natural... Readers moving into early chapter books will relate to Shelly's conflict" Rated E, excellent, enduring, everyone should see it!
— Resource Links
