| Gloria Rising Contributor(s): Cameron, Ann (Author), Toft, Lis (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0440419980 ISBN-13: 9780440419983 Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $5.39 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2004 Annotation: Gloria is thrilled when she goes to the store to buy an onion and meets Dr. Grace Street, an astronaut. It's there that Dr. Street tells Gloria to have confidence in herself and that the big things aren't always as big as they seem. But Gloria doesn't really understand Dr. Street's advice. Right now her problem seems gigantic. It's the beginning of fourth grade and Gloria can't do anything to please her teacher, Mrs. Yardley, who roars and hisses like the Dragon of Doom. When Gloria writes a report about meeting Dr. Street, Mrs. Yardley doesn't believe her. Gloria knows she's telling the truth. How can she prove it? |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Self-esteem & Self-reliance - Juvenile Fiction | Readers - Chapter Books - Juvenile Fiction | Technology - General |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2006012678 |
| Lexile Measure: 640 |
| Series: Stepping Stone Chapter Books |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 5.14" W x 7.58" (0.17 lbs) 112 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Topical - Self-Esteem |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 58515 Reading Level: 3.9 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: If you loved The Stories Julian Tells, wait until you hear about the adventures of his best friend, Gloria The Julian's World chapter book series is all about friendship, family, and imagination What if your dream came true . . . and nobody believed you? When Gloria goes to the store to buy an onion, she can't believe who she meets A real astronaut named Dr. Grace Street. Dr. Street explains to Gloria that problems aren't always as big as they seem. And that's good news Because Gloria's problem feels gigantic. She can't seem to do anything to please her teacher, Mrs. Yardley. When Gloria writes a report about meeting Dr. Street, Mrs. Yardley doesn't believe her. How can Gloria prove she's telling the truth? Kids will be thrilled by the possibility of running into an astronaut in the checkout line. --The Bulletin, Recommended |