  | Emma Mckenna, full out (Kids In Mrs. Z's Class) Author: Messner, Kate | |
| Price: $15.94 | ||
Summary:
Third-grader Emma McKenna's plans to start fresh at a new school are complicated when her former best friend--and now enemy--shows up in Emma's class.
| Illustrator: | Fajardo, Kat |
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: LG Reading Level: 3.70 Points: 1.0 Quiz: 556524 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (05/01/24)
Booklist (04/15/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 04/15/2024 Emma McKenna is looking forward to starting third grade at her new school, Curiosity Academy, where she hopes to put an unfortunate nickname, Bongo Butt, behind her. Unfortunately, the source of her humiliation turns up in class, forcing Emma to do her best to cultivate friendships before her former BFF, Lucy, can sabotage her. This first in a projected 18-book series (one title for each student in Ms. Z's classroom, all penned by different authors) contains believable characters experiencing age-appropriate challenges: making new friends, navigating social groups, overcoming shyness, and dealing with embarrassment. Emma is suitably quirky (a cheerleading enthusiast who loves capybaras and special days such as Eat an Extra Dessert Day), her classmates diverse, and the teachers generally supportive. Large typeface, short chapters, and frequent illustrations will help new chapter book readers feel comfortable with the material. Fajardo's full-page black-and-white cartoon illustrations appear in every chapter with a few additional spot illustrations. Share with fans of Annie Barrows' Ivy and Bean books or Sara Pennypacker's Clementine series. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
