Spotlight on Cody

by Betsy Duffey, Ellen Thompson (Illustrations)

Nine-year-old Cody Michaels is bound for stardom in the third grade talent show just as soon as he figures out his talent, in the fourth easy reader title featuring Cody Michaels. Reprint.

Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

Betsy Duffey grew up with a love of reading and writing. Her earliest experience in writing came from reading manuscripts by her mother author and Newbery winner, Betsy Byars. She began writing in 1990 and has published over twenty children’s books, including a number of popular series. Her books have been Junior Library Guild selections, Crown Award nominees, and have been nominated for state awards in over twenty states.
Her latest books are devotional books for adults. She began writing short meditations for friends who were challenged in different ways. More Peace started for a friend undergoing chemotherapy. More Hope for a young friend dealing with infertility. The series continues to grow.
Betsy splits her time between Atlanta and the Georgia mountains. When she is not writing you can probably find her outside hiking in the woods or on the porch in a rocking chair with a good book.

Reviews

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ms. Harvey's 3rd-grade-class is given the opportunity to put on a talent show. Everyone else seems to have hit upon their talent right away, but Cody is struggling. He tries juggling, stand-up comdy and other things, but he's not sure he has a talent.

Pair with Oggie Cooder by Sarah Weeks.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found the illustrations in the book to be very good. The lessons in this book are great, and for both children and parents.