Marion Strikes a Pose
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2014 · Est. 36 min read-aloud

Marion Strikes a Pose

Written by Callie Barkley · Illustrated by Marsha Riti

Book #8 in the The Critter Club series

A fashion contest turns tricky when a shared design leads to secrets and guilt.

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128 pages· 4,609 words· Est. 36 min read-aloud
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Marion is thrilled about the school fashion show, determined to win with her unique design. But when Olivia seeks her advice, Marion's kindness backfires as Olivia presents the same outfit. Caught in a web of her own making, Marion tells a small lie to secure her spot. As guilt gnaws at her, she must decide whether to come clean. Will honesty prevail, or will Marion's secret unravel her chances? Meanwhile, she juggles her duties at The Critter Club, adding to the chaos. Can Marion balance friendship, fashion, and frogs without losing herself?

From the publisher

Fashionista Marion enters a styling competition in the eighth book of the Critter Club series–but will she regret helping out one of her competitors? Marion is so excited. There’s an upcoming kids’ fashion show for charity, and the students at Santa Vista Elementary get to style an outfit for it! Since only one design from each grade will get picked for the show, Marion knows she has to win. So she’s surprised when a girl named Olivia asks her for some style advice. Marion agrees to help Olivia, and actually has fun doing it! But problems arise when Marion realizes that Olivia has designed the exact outfit Marion had planned to present to the judges. So Marion tells a little white lie in order to get her way. At first, she is excited to impress the judges, but soon, another feeling creeps up on her. Is it guilt? Will Marion tell Olivia what she did? And whose outfit will get picked for the fashion show? Plus, Marion deals with taking care of some frogs at The Critter Club! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
128
Words
4,609
Reading age
5–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
580L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about honestyBooks about fashionBooks about frogs and toads
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.5
F&P level
~O
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
169337
Publication
Published
July 29, 2014
Publisher
Little Simon
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781442495289

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