I love this book because it is bacisly the story of my best friend.
Short
By Holly Goldberg Sloan
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grade 6 | n/a | 5.3 | 64955 |
A New York Times Bestseller
In this heartwarming, funny middle-grade novel by the bestselling author of Counting by 7s, Julia grows into herself while playing a Munchkin in a production of The Wizard of Oz
Julia is very short for her age, but by the end of the summer run of The Wizard of Oz, she'll realize how big she is inside, where it counts. She hasn't ever thought of herself as a performer, but when the wonderful director of Oz casts her as a Munchkin, she begins to see herself in a new way. Julia becomes friendly with the poised and wise Olive--one of the adults with dwarfism who've joined the production's motley crew of Munchkins. With her deeply artistic neighbor, Mrs. Chang, Julia's own sense of self as an artist grows. Soon, she doesn't want to fade into the background--and it's a good thing, because her director has more big plans for Julia!
Bubbling over with humor and tenderness, while emphasizing the importance of role models, this is an irresistible story of self-discovery.
In this heartwarming, funny middle-grade novel by the bestselling author of Counting by 7s, Julia grows into herself while playing a Munchkin in a production of The Wizard of Oz
Julia is very short for her age, but by the end of the summer run of The Wizard of Oz, she'll realize how big she is inside, where it counts. She hasn't ever thought of herself as a performer, but when the wonderful director of Oz casts her as a Munchkin, she begins to see herself in a new way. Julia becomes friendly with the poised and wise Olive--one of the adults with dwarfism who've joined the production's motley crew of Munchkins. With her deeply artistic neighbor, Mrs. Chang, Julia's own sense of self as an artist grows. Soon, she doesn't want to fade into the background--and it's a good thing, because her director has more big plans for Julia!
Bubbling over with humor and tenderness, while emphasizing the importance of role models, this is an irresistible story of self-discovery.
ISBN-13: 9780735229891
ISBN-10: 0735229899
Binding: Paperback
Book Reviews (36)
I love this book
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Even though I didn't read this book fully, I loved it
it was a great book!!
This was such a good book. Since the amazing story by Holly Golberg Sloan, I couldn't regrate doing it for a book report. This I thought to be amazing on how a girl from having to be so short get a main role in the production The Wizard of Oz.
I LOVE IT SUCH A GREAT BOOK I SHORT TOO LIKE IF YOU AGREE
This book is the best book ever
This book relates to me a lot! I love how Julia is friends with Olive. She is very relatable. I am 4’4vin 3rd grade, and some of my friends are 4’6!
I loved this book because of Julia’s relationships with the characters, like Mrs.Chang and Olive. Julia wasn’t afraid of what other people thought. This book really relates to me because I am in third grade and only 4’4!
I love this book so good!!!!!!!!!!