Give this to readers of Cleary and Blume and cross your fingers for more. *'Middle-grade readers will sympathize with Clementine's conflicted feelings about her friend and her family, and laugh out loud at her impulsive antics, narrated in a fresh first-person voice and illustrated with plenty of humor. *'Along with humorous bits, Pennypacker seamlessly weaves into the narrative common third-grade themes.Fans of Judy Moody will welcome this portrait of another funny, independent third-grader.'

*'A delightful addition to any beginning chapter-book collection.' Family Magazine's Best Book of the YearĪ 2006 Miami Herald Best Book of the Year Winner of the 2007 Josette Frank Book AwardĪ 2006 School Library Journal Best Book of YearĪ 2006 Publishers Weekly Best Book of the YearĪ 2006 National Parenting Publication Gold Award WinnerĪ 2006 Nick Jr. Winner of 2008 Great Lakes Great Books Award Winner of the 2007 Boston Globe/Horn Book Honor Winner of 2008 William Allen White Children's Book Award Winner of 2008 Rhode Island Children's Book Award But the unexpected talent she demonstrates at the show surprises everyone-most of all herself. And as if that didn't make her feel bad enough, her perfect best friend, Margaret, has so many talents, she has to alphabetize them to keep them straight? How can Clementine ever hope to compete?Īs the night of the big 'Talent-palooza' draws closer, Clementine is desperate for an act, any act. Sara Pennypacker splits her time between Florida and Massachusetts, were she feels lucky to be able to write every day. She doesn't sing or dance or play an instrument. After her teacher announces that the third and fourth graders will be putting on a talent show, Clementine panics. When it comes to tackling third grade, Clementine is at the top of her game-okay, so maybe not all the time. Perfect for fans of Amelia Bedelia and Ivy + Bean! This delightful chapter book series, from the award-winning author of Pax, is a modern classic that has been keeping readers engaged and laughing as they follow the hijinks of Clementine, a clever and quirky third grader who’s the most spectacular friend around.

Clementine books by sara pennypacker