Don't Wear Polka-Dot Underwear with White Pants

Written by Allison Gutknecht · Illustrated by Stevie Lewis

A second grader set on playing George Washington must share the spotlight again.

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160 pages· 18,807 words· Est. 2.5 hour read· 920L· AR 4.8 · 3 AR pts

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Bookroo's summary

Eight-year-old Mandy Berr already shares her parents with newborn twins and a pesky little brother, and her classroom nemesis Dennis never stops bugging her. The school's Presidential Pageant is her chance to shine: she is sure she should play George Washington. When her teacher casts the part differently, Mandy has to find another way to stand out, and learns a few lessons along the way.

From the publisher

Eight-year-old Mandy Berr learns life lessons with patriotic pizazz in the first adventure of a new chapter book series. Eight-year-old Mandy Berr has a lot going on. She has to share her parents' attention with her newborn twin siblings, who are always crying, and her little brother, Timmy, who is constantly in her way. And she also has to find a way to deal with her nemesis, Dennis, who has a knack for getting under her skin. At least Mandy has the upcoming Presidential Pageant to look forward to at school. She is determined to be President George Washington--she is perfect for the lead part, after all. But when Mandy's teacher makes a surprising choice, it looks like Mandy will have to keep sharing the spotlight. Can she find her own way to shine? Mandy has some valuable life lessons to learns in this adorable chapter book--including the fact that white pants and polka dot underwear are never a good combination.

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