Second Banana

Written by Blair Thornburgh · Illustrated by Kate Berube

A girl must embrace her 'rotten' role in the school play.

3.9 Goodreads · 238 ratings

32 pages· 536 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· ~520L

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Bookroo's summary

In Mrs. Millet's class, the annual nutrition pageant is a big deal. But when a girl is cast as Second Banana, she feels overshadowed and disappointed. As the show approaches, she discovers the First Banana is struggling with stage fright. Can she find a way to turn her 'rotten' role into a starring moment? This charming tale explores the power of friendship, creativity, and a positive attitude to transform disappointment into something sweet and memorable. Will Second Banana find her moment to shine?

From the publisher

A girl is disappointed with her “rotten” role in the school play—but the show must go on

The kids in Mrs. Millet’s class are putting on their annual nutrition pageant. Every kid plays a food. Every kid gets a line. It is a big deal. But this year, there aren’t quite enough parts for everybody. So the class is cast: Fish, Cheese, Broccoli, Blueberry, Banana, and . . . Second Banana. Second Banana feels rotten. She wants to be the ONLY banana!

In this deliciously original school story, Blair Thornburgh and Kate Berube recognize the dreadful disappointment that a casting list can cause—as well as the power of friendship, creative thinking, and a good attitude to turn a rotten situation into one that’s quite ap-peel-ing. Showtime!

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