The Disappearing Act (Teeny Houdini #1) Katrina Moore. Illustrated by Zoe Si. 2022. [January] 112 pages. [Source: Library]
First sentence: Ding. Ding. Ms. Stoltz rings the teacher's bell.
Premise/plot: Bessie Lee is the 'Teeny Houdini.' This rambunctious first grader is super excited about the upcoming talent show. But WHAT is her talent??? Since annoying her older sister probably most likely does not count. With the help and support of her family, a dream is born....
My thoughts: Bessie Lee joins a long, long, long list of youngsters who are adorably pesky and/or hyper. Think Junie B. Jones.
The Disappearing Act would make a good read aloud for teachers and parents. Time is split between Bessie Lee's classroom and her home life. The book is about Bessie Lee searching for (and finding) her talent before the big show at the end of the week. There will be a few missteps along the way, perhaps.
Overall, I definitely liked it.
© 2022 Becky Laney of Young Readers
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