| School of Charm Contributor(s): Scott, Lisa Ann (Author) |
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ISBN: 006220758X ISBN-13: 9780062207586 Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Family - General (see Also Headings Under Social Themes) - Juvenile Fiction | Girls & Women - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - 20th Century |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2013014341 |
| Lexile Measure: 600 |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 5.6" W x 8.3" (0.85 lbs) 304 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Demographic Orientation - Rural |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 170455 Reading Level: 4.1 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 8.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: At the School of Charm, everyone has a wish to whisper. With an enchanting small-town setting, lively storytelling, and a hint of magic, this debut novel is perfect for fans of Ingrid Law, Clare Vanderpool, and Rebecca Stead. Eleven-year-old Chip has always been her daddy's girl, so when he dies she pins her hopes on winning a beauty pageant to show her family of southern belles that she still belongs. But she'd rather be covered in mud than makeup Can a rough-and-tumble girl ever become a beauty queen? A universal story about finding your place in the world, School of Charm explores themes of loss, family, and friendship. |
Contributor Bio(s): Scott, Lisa Ann: - Lisa Ann Scott is a former TV news anchor who now enjoys making up stories instead of sticking to the facts. She also works as a voice actor in upstate New York, where she lives with her husband, two kids, dog, cats, and koi fish. This is her first middle grade novel. |