Super-Completely and Totally the Messiest

By Judith Viorst, Robin Preiss Glasser (Illustrator)

Charlie learns that sometimes being unprepared is the best preparation.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Charlie is always ready for anything, from flash floods to store closures. But when life throws unexpected challenges, he discovers that not being prepared might be the real adventure. Meanwhile, a young girl dreams of getting her ears pierced, willing to do anything for those coveted earrings. And Olivia, who sees herself as perfect, struggles to accept her sister Sophie's chaotic ways. Can Olivia learn to appreciate the messiness that makes Sophie unique? Dive into these tales of readiness, yearning, and sibling rivalry, where surprises await at every turn.

From the publisher

Now in paperback for the first time, the story of Charlie, a kid who knows how to be ready for any situation…. Just in Case . If a downpour turns into a flash flood or the grocery store should close indefinitely, Charlie knows exactly what he’ll do. But as Charlie is about to discover, sometimes not being ready is even better than being prepared for everything. She wants them. She needs them. She loves them. Earrings! What won’t a girl do to finally get her ears pierced? Find out in this delightful tale that perfectly captures the yearnings of a young girl in desperate need of beautiful, glorious earrings! According to Olivia–who is practically perfect–her younger sister Sophie isn’t very neat. But she’s not just messy, either…. She’s Super-Completely and Totally the Messiest! Olivia’s family tries to show her that Sophie is plenty of things besides a slob, but Olivia is unconvinced. Pictures from Robin Preiss Glasser, illustrator of Fancy Nancy, make this book super-completely and totally fun!

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