What could be better than playing a munchkin in the Wizard of OZ? Well O.K. for me it would be the wicked witch. But Julia, did I mention that she is really short, is cast to play a munchkin. Not her idea. It’s her younger brother Randy who is the actor; she has just been coerced into tagging along to watch out for him. It turns out to be the summer of her life as she becomes best friends with one of the munchkins, Olive, an adult with dwarfism. Olive, the director, and an older neighbor who helps with costumes are all quirky wonderful characters who help Julia figure out who she is.
“On opening night of the show: I lean into the window on the passenger side of the car. I smile at Mom and tell her something I’ve wanted to say all summer. “Thanks, Mom. Thanks for making me try out for this play.” I think I might just have made being a mother totally worthwhile for her. I will try to never forget her face…. Mom’s got tears in her eyes and she’s smiling. It’s an amazing look. I have to remember how powerful it can be to say thank you. Especially to the people you live with. They probably least expect it.”
This book will have you laughing out loud one minute and swiping a tear the next.
Tessa's Picks, 3rd-7th grade, Character driven, Humor, Friendship, Contemporary fiction.
“On opening night of the show: I lean into the window on the passenger side of the car. I smile at Mom and tell her something I’ve wanted to say all summer. “Thanks, Mom. Thanks for making me try out for this play.” I think I might just have made being a mother totally worthwhile for her. I will try to never forget her face…. Mom’s got tears in her eyes and she’s smiling. It’s an amazing look. I have to remember how powerful it can be to say thank you. Especially to the people you live with. They probably least expect it.”
This book will have you laughing out loud one minute and swiping a tear the next.
Tessa's Picks, 3rd-7th grade, Character driven, Humor, Friendship, Contemporary fiction.
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