Anna Hibiscus lives with her large family in Africa. Spunky Anna finds herself in different situations, but there's always a family member to help out. The four short chapters in the book each tell a story about Anna and her life in Africa.

Reviewed by: msp

Date read: 8/8/2012

ISBN-10: 1935279734

ISBN-13: 9781935279730

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What does it take to be a great actress? Annabel is beginning to find out as she prepares for her 1st part in a REAL play! But first, she must overcome a big slobbering dog, a ridiculous costume, and her long-time enemy Lowell Boxer because, 'the show must go on!'

Similar authors: Patricia Reilly Giff

Similar books: Annabel the Actress Starring in Camping It Up by Ellen Conford; Annabel the Actress Starring in Just a Little Extra by Ellen Conford; Annabel the Actress Starring in Gorilla My Dreams by Ellen Conford

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/20/2009

ISBN-10: 0689847343

ISBN-13: 9780689847349

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Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert send for an orphan boy to help them on their Prince Edward Island farm. Redheaded, eleven-year-old Anne Shirley is sent by mistake. Will they let her stay, or decide to send her back to the orphanage? Anne's high spirits get her into many adventures in this entertaining story. If you enjoy this book, be sure to read the others in the Anne of Green Gables series.

Reviewed by: msp

Date read: 1/13/2011

ISBN-10: 0448060302

ISBN-13: 9780448060309

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Simon is the best big brother Annie could ever have! He lets her give him the latest hairdo, takes her loon hunting on the lake, takes the sting out of a bee sting, makes it rain for her when there isn't a cloud in the sky, and holds her tight while watching shooting stars. This is a warm and tender story of the love between a little girl and her big brother.

Similar books: Zelda and Ivy the Runaways by Laura McGee Kvasnosky; Betty and Baxter's Batter Battle by Trisha Speed; How to Drive Your Sister Crazy by Diane ZuHone Shore

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/15/2009

ISBN-10: 0763626880

ISBN-13: 9780763626884

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When Annie, and her third grade class, put on a play about nutrition, it has more surprises than the teacher expected. As punishment for throwing a dead fish at her enemy, Matthew, during a class trip to the supermarket, Annie is given the part of an artichoke. But Annie winds up stealing the show, when things go awry.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 3/27/2009

ISBN-10: 1587170434

ISBN-13: 9781587170430

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