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Description
Claudia Kishi coaches a third-grade drama class and helps them write and stage a Thanksgiving play, but faces criticism when some parents object to her less-traditional themes. She must decide whether to stand up for her creative choices or give in to the pressure from the parents. The story takes place during the Thanksgiving season and explores themes of censorship and creative expression.
Quick Summary
Claudia and her friends get to write and stage a real play for third graders, turning the drama classroom into a world of creative chaos where every day brings new disasters and hilarious breakthroughs. Young readers will cheer as the gang deals with forgotten lines, costume catastrophes, and the pressure of performing in front of an entire school. If your kid loves the mix of friendship drama and humor in the Diary of a Waitress: The Not-So-Glamorous Life of a Harvey Girl a Waitress: The Not-So-Glamorous Life of a Harvey Girl Wimpy Kid series, they'll devour this story about kids running the show. Perfect for readers in grades 4 through 7 who enjoy stories about friendship, creativity, and the entertaining mess of putting on a show.