Not-So-Weird Emma
"Emma doesn’t mind being weird," Cynthia says. "You should see her bedroom."
My bedroom. I can’t believe what I am hearing.
"It’s all covered with nature posters," Cynthia adds. "It’s just like being in a boy’s room!"
Why is Cynthia calling Emma weird? They are supposed to be friends! Well, two can play at that game. In Emma’s opinion, Cynthia is kind of a bossy pants. Before long, Emma’s entire third-grade class is calling Cynthia that, too! And they’re swapping other outrageous nicknames, too, like Jar-Head, Shrimpy, and even Porky.
While it’s funny at first, Emma begins to see how much name-calling can hurt. But before she can call for a truce, her teacher beats her to it and makes the most dreaded call of all--the one to everyone’s parents!
Fresh and funny, with a side of wisdom, this second book about eight-year-old Emma is sure to entertain young readers.
Wonderful illustrations by Jamie Harper!
Not-So-Weird Emma is proud to have been chosen as a Junior Library Guild selection and a Scholastic Book Club selection.
"...charming in its execution, this short read features big type, delightful cartoonlike illustrations, and tiny sidebars of animal facts. Girls not yet embracing their right to be "weird" will find a supportive message here."
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"(Emma’s) refreshing voice rings true with angst that third graders can feel about school, their friends and their family. Young readers will recognize Emma and her classmates and will look forward to hearing how they do in the third month of school."
Kirkus