Star Time
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2011 · Est. 1 hour read

Star Time

By Patricia Reilly Giff, Alasdair Bright (Illustrator)

Part of the Zigzag Kids series

Two friends compete for the spotlight in a school play.

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80 pages· 6,470 words· Est. 1 hour read
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At the Zelda A. Zigzag Afternoon Center, Gina dreams of being the star of the school play, her voice ready to shine. But Destiny, her friend, has the same ambition. As the curtain rises, who will take center stage, and what will it mean for their friendship? With dreams and friendships on the line, the play becomes more than just a performance. Will Gina and Destiny find a way to share the spotlight, or will their rivalry steal the show? Discover the twists and turns of this theatrical adventure.

From the publisher

In the fourth book in the Zigzag Kids series, it’s showtime at the Zelda A. Zigzag Afternoon Center. Gina loves to sing and she’s determined to be the star of the play. She’s already told everybody she knows to come see her. But her friend Destiny wants to be the star, too!

At a glance
Format
Pages
80
Words
6,470
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
480L
Themes & topics
Books about schoolBooks about generosity and givingBooks about performing artsBooks about social themesBooks about character traits
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.6
F&P level
~M
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
145452
Publication
Published
August 9, 2011
Publisher
Yearling
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780375859120

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