Readers will root for Julia as she stumbles through her time on the stage, but never gives up and emerges triumphant by the end.Ĭons: For all the director was supposed to be so creative, it sounded like his production of The Wizard of Oz was a carbon copy of the movie.
Pros: A heartwarming, funny story by the author of Counting by 7’s. By the end of the play’s run, Julia is seeing herself in a whole new way, embracing who she is with a newfound confidence. And Julia reaches out to an elderly neighbor, who turns out to have a surprising talent for the theater and some wisdom to share as well. The director, Shawn Barr, sees something special in Julia, and gives her an additional role as a winged monkey. A little person, Olive becomes a friend and mentor, pairing with Julia in the role of lead dancer for the munchkins. Much to her surprise, she gets the part of a munchkin, and her summer quickly takes a surprising new turn. When her mom drags her to an audition for a local production of The Wizard of Oz, Julia is sure that the only member of the family to be cast in the play will be her talented younger brother. Her beloved dog has recently died, and she’s feeling at loose ends as the summer begins. Unusually short for her age, she daydreams a lot in school and hasn’t been particularly successful in extracurriculars like soccer and piano. There are lots of positive messages about friendship and family, and seeing each other through good times and bad.Summary: Julia is a girl who doesn’t think of herself as very talented.
A boating accident mentions blood in the water and creates tension and suspense, but there's a safe resolution. Giving up custody of a child is an important part of the story. A same-sex romance between adults is a major plot element, but nothing specifically sexual is mentioned. This is a novel study for Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan. Avery's a good model for careful consideration and overcoming fears and dealing with anxiety. Bett is smart and proactive, and she and her family provide positive representations of African Americans. The two 12-year-old main characters are good role models in different ways. Discussing the way the main characters start exchanging emails would provide an opportunity to talk to your kids about online communication with strangers. It'll appeal to reluctant readers, thanks to the short, breezy way the story is told by email and letter exchanges. Parents need to know that To Night Owl From Dogfish, by Holly Goldberg Sloan and Meg Wolitzer, is a sweet tale of two girls who become best friends online. A few tech and other random products mentioned.
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