About BC Books Online
BC Books Online was created for anyone interested in BC-published books, and with librarians especially in mind. We'd like to make it easy for library staff to learn about books from BC publishers - both new releases and backlist titles - so you can inform your patrons and keep your collections up to date.
Our site features print books and ebooks - both new releases and backlist titles - all of which are available to order through regular trade channels. Browse our subject categories to find books of interest or create and export lists by category to cross-reference with your library's current collection.
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Description
When Renata is chosen to play the lead role in the school musical, students who used to ignore her start saying hello and congratulating her in the hall.
Renata enjoys her newfound acceptance at school until she realizes that Karin, a wealthy girl who expected to get the lead role, will go to great lengths to punish Renata for her success. Renata is not going to give up the role, but how much tormenting will she have to take?
This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read!
Contributor Notes
Frieda Wishinsky is the author of many popular books for children, including A Bee in Your Ear, A Noodle Up Your Nose, Just Call Me Joe and Each One Special Frieda lives with her family in Toronto, Ontario.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 9 to 12
- Grade:
- 4 to 7
- Reading age:
- 9 to 12
Awards
- Commended, Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Our Choice
Editorial Reviews
"The author captures the quicksilver pace of change and delivers an important lesson without making it feel like a preachy moral."
— Hip Librarians Book Blog (HLBB)
"A fast, manageable read, along with relevant age-appropriate themes and an absorbing storyline."
— Quill & Quire
"A daring, accessible piece of work."
— CD Syndicated
"Well-written and authentic...An excellent choice for reluctant readers in middle school."
— The Washington State Young Adult Review Group (WASHYARG)
"A great addition to any collection looking for something new to offer its reluctant readers."
— KLIATT
