Dara Palmer's major drama
Dara Palmer dreams of being an actress, but when she does not get a part in the school play she wonders if it is because of her different looks as an adopted girl from Cambodia, so Dara becomes determined not to let prejudice stop her from being in the spotlight.
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Naperville, IL :
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky,
[2016]
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| Summary: | Dara Palmer dreams of being an actress, but when she does not get a part in the school play she wonders if it is because of her different looks as an adopted girl from Cambodia, so Dara becomes determined not to let prejudice stop her from being in the spotlight. |
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| Item Description: | "Originally published as Dara Palmer's Major Drama in 2014 in Great Britain by The Chicken House." |
| Physical Description: | 282 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| ISBN: | 9781492631385 1492631388 |
| Author Notes: | Great for parents and educators looking for: A story told with doodles and illustrations, perfect for readers that love graphic novels and reluctant readers A great conversation starter for parents to talk to their kids about being unique and growing up with differences from their fellow classmates or community A story about a girl who takes the initiativeand isn't afraid to forge her own path. Books for kids about transracial adoption Praise for Emma Shevah's Dream On, Amber : A Booklist 2015 Top 10 First Novels for Youth A Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2015 "[This] novel is a charmer. . . While its humor and illustrations lend it Wimpy Kid appeal, its emotionaldepth makes it stand out from the pack." - Booklist STARRED review "A gutsy girl in a laugh-out-loud book that navigates tough issues with finesse." - Kirkus STARRED review "Amber's effervescent and opinionated narration captivates from the start." - Publishers Weekly STARRED review "By turns playful and poignant, in both style and substance, this coming-of-age novel will hook readersfrom the first page to the last." - School Library Journal STARRED review " |
