Tuesday, July 3, 2007

Book Review: The Talented Clementine


The Talented Clementine

by

Sara Pennypacker

Clementine is a strong, warm-hearted, wacky girl who tackles life with enthusiasm.

She is doing quite well in third grade....until she learns that the third and fourth grades will be presenting a talent show. Clementine can't do anything well enough (or even at all) to perform at this event. Even worse, her best friend Margaret is "perfect" at so many things, she can't decide which talent to display!

None of Clementine's hilarious attempts to to learn a new talent help, including glueing bottle caps onto the soles of her sneakers in order to try tap dancing. During practices for the fast-approaching talent show, Clementine finds ways to prevent mishaps and to make improvements to various acts. It isn't until the night of the talent show that Clementine's talent is officially recognized. As a result of her organizational skills, Clementine finds herself in the role of assistant director!

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