My nieces Birthday Party is this weekend and I’ve decided I wanted to purchase a couple chapter books as her gift. Because she has to read every night and I knew everyone else would purchase toys or clothes which she will grow out of. But a book can be kept forever.
I thought about the Babysitters Club but decided instead to get Lily A Cast Is the Perfect Accessory (And Other Lessons I’ve Learned) which I’ve never read. Allowing Lily to share this book with me creating new memories together. Once she reads the book Charlie can read it for his homeschool reading class as well.
A Cast Is the Perfect Accessory (And Other Lessons I’ve Learned)
After learning the hard way that polka dot underwear and white pants are not the best combination, Mandy Berr has gotten over that fashion faux pas, and has (almost) recovered from not being named George Washington in the recent Presidential Pageant.
But just when things seem like they might be back in her favor, her former nemesis, Natalie, manages to steal Mandy’s spotlight—again. A broken wrist for Natalie means a cool cast and the attention of Mandy’s classmates… even from Anya, Mandy’s BFF.
Can Mandy figure out a way to get back into the center of attention, win back her best friend, AND snag a pair of fancy-dancy periwinkle sunglasses?
About Allison Gutknecht
Allison Gutknecht is the author of multiple books for young readers, including the Pet Pals series, Sing Like Nobody’s Listening, Spring Break Mistake, The Bling Queen, and the Mandy Berr series. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, she earned her master’s degree in Children’s Media and Literature from NYU. Allison grew up in Voorhees, NJ, and now lives in New York City.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
