A Cast Is the Perfect Accessory
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2014 · Est. 2.5 hour read

A Cast Is the Perfect Accessory

Written by Allison Gutknecht · Illustrated by Stevie Lewis

Can Mandy reclaim the spotlight and her best friend from her rival's cast-induced fame?

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160 pages· 19,621 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Mandy Berr, an eight-year-old with a flair for drama, faces a new challenge when her rival, Natalie, steals the spotlight with a broken wrist and a cool cast. Even Mandy's best friend, Anya, is drawn to Natalie's newfound fame. Determined to regain her place at the center of attention, Mandy must navigate friendship dynamics and her own desire for a pair of fancy periwinkle sunglasses. Will she find a way to shine again and win back her best friend, or will Natalie's cast keep her in the limelight?

From the publisher

Eight-year-old Mandy Berr is spirited, sassy, and determined to shine–even if she’s not the center of attention! After learning the hard way that polka dot underwear and white pants are not the best combination, Mandy Berr has gotten over that fashion faux pas, and has (almost) recovered from not being named George Washington in the recent Presidential Pageant. But just when things seem like they might be back in her favor, her former nemesis, Natalie, manages to steal Mandy’s spotlight–again. A broken wrist for Natalie means a cool cast and the attention of Mandy’s classmates…even from Anya, Mandy’s BFF. Can Mandy figure out a way to get back into the center of attention, win back her best friend, AND snag a pair of fancy-dancy periwinkle sunglasses?

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Format
Paperback
Pages
160
Words
19,621
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
830L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.5
F&P level
~T
AR points
3
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
165403
Publication
Published
March 4, 2014
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781442483958

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