The Best Figure Skater in the Whole Wide World

By Linda Bailey, Alan Daniel (Illustrator), Lea Daniel (Illustrator)

A young skater turns a minor role into an unforgettable performance.

2.5/7 Bookroo expert·4.1/5 Goodreads · 17 ratings

32 pages· 1,157 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Lizzy dreams of being a star figure skater, but when she's cast as a mere tree in the winter carnival's Snow White show, her hopes are dashed. Undeterred, Lizzy embraces her role with creativity and humor, leading her fellow 'trees' in a show-stopping performance. Can Lizzy's unexpected twist steal the spotlight and prove her talent? Discover how this spirited skater finds her unique way to shine.

From the publisher

Determined to become the best figure skater ever, Lizzy practices and practices, but when she is cast as a lowly tree in her skating class’s presentation of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the winter carnival, she decides to gallantly accept her role and make her performance a spectacular one! Reprint.

At a glance

Format: Paperback
Pages: 32
Words: 1,157
Reading age: 5–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~479L

Themes & topics

Books about the Olympics Books about social themes Books about sports and recreation Books about winter Books about ice skating

What readers & critics say

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2.5

“A girl who wants to be the best figure skater in the world. She takes lessons and practices hard, but when she's not chosen for a leading role in the play she struggles to accept her role as a skating tree. Not sure this book conveys the right message.”

Mr. Staccato

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