MISS SMITH'S INCREDIBLE STORYBOOK (Miss Smith) by Michael Garland
Paperback, 32 pages
Published
July 21st 2005
by Puffin
(first published 2003)
" When Zack meets his
second-grade teacher, Miss Smith, he can tell right away that her class
will be different. However, he has no idea just how different it will
be. Full color.
In this latest picture book by Michael Garland, action-packed artwork showcases a tale of high adventure inspired by the magic of reading and one spectacular teacher. Zack can't wait for Mrs. Smith to read out loud again from her incredible book. The first story fills the classroom with dueling pirates and the sound of their clashing swords. The second story transports Zack's class to the shady forest of the Big Bad Wolf. At the end of each spellbinding tale the characters slip quietly back into the book. But one day Mrs. Smith is late for school, and the principal takes charge. When he runs away in terror from a fire-breathing dragon, Zack and his classmates set free the rest of the story-book characters and have a morning of high-spirited fun...until they notice that the pirates have hoisted their Jolly Roger on the roof of the school."
In this latest picture book by Michael Garland, action-packed artwork showcases a tale of high adventure inspired by the magic of reading and one spectacular teacher. Zack can't wait for Mrs. Smith to read out loud again from her incredible book. The first story fills the classroom with dueling pirates and the sound of their clashing swords. The second story transports Zack's class to the shady forest of the Big Bad Wolf. At the end of each spellbinding tale the characters slip quietly back into the book. But one day Mrs. Smith is late for school, and the principal takes charge. When he runs away in terror from a fire-breathing dragon, Zack and his classmates set free the rest of the story-book characters and have a morning of high-spirited fun...until they notice that the pirates have hoisted their Jolly Roger on the roof of the school."
Review
Not even an eight years old boy like my son, who would normally find any
possible excuse to avoid his daily reading practice, could resist the
lure of this action packed, fast paced, cleverly plotted children's
book. The references to the most popular fairy tales and the spectacular
illustrations enhance its captivating qualities. The artwork really
deserves a 5 plus. I highly recommend the whole series: clever and
beautifully illustrated.
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