Jealous! On the Sidelines with David Mortimore Baxter cover

Jealous! On the Sidelines with David Mortimore Baxter

Author: Tayleur, Karen

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 3.7
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 10457
Points per Word 9.6e-05
Page Count 81
Points per Page 0.012346

Description

David feels jealous and left out when his best friend is cast in a movie being filmed in Bays Park.

Quick Summary

David Mortimore Baxter watches his best friend get cast in a movie while he's stuck on the sidelines, and the jealousy takes him on a hilarious journey of friendship, self-discovery, and trying to find his own moment to shine. Kids will root for David as he navigates the ups and downs of feeling left out while surrounded by movie magic, with plenty of relatable middle school moments and witty observations about what it means to be a true friend. If your kid likes books like "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth Wimpy Kid" or "Wonder," they'll love this heartfelt and funny story about navigating friendship and feeling overlooked. This book is perfect for kids in grades 4 through 6 who enjoy stories about everyday challenges with humor and heart.