The Hair of Zoe Fleefenbacher Goes to School

By Laurie Halse Anderson, Ard Hoyt (Illustrator)

Zoe's wild hair defies school rules. Can it save the day?

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Zoe Fleefenbacher's hair is as wild as her imagination, but first grade demands order. Ms. Trisk insists on taming Zoe's locks with barrettes and scrunchies. Yet, when a science lesson goes awry, Zoe's hair might be the unexpected hero. Will Ms. Trisk allow it to break free and save the day? Discover the magic and mischief of Zoe's untamed tresses in this delightful tale of creativity versus conformity.

From the publisher

Acclaimed author Laurie Halse Anderson and vibrant illustrator Ard Hoyt style a hair-raising story that is sure to be a ‘do! Zoe Fleefenbacher has one blue eye and one green eye and bright red hair that goes on…forever. Her hair has always been unruly, but now she is in first grade and according to her teacher, Ms. Trisk, “first grade has rules.” It takes countless barrettes and scrunchies to finally hold Zoe’s hair. But when it can help with an uncooperative science lesson, will Ms. Trisk let Zoe’s hair free?

At a glance

Format
Pages: 32
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~361L

Themes & topics

Books about hair Books about new experiences Books about self-esteem and self-reliance Books about self-esteem Books about social themes

What readers & critics say

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“This book made me feel the wild and free feeling that Zoe's hair portrayed. It is a great way to explain to kids that being wild and free can be good in a helpful way.”

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