Secondhand Star

by Maryann Macdonald

Francie finds life in her large family difficult sometimes and getting the dreaded Sister Ursula as her second grade teacher does not help, but making a new friend and working on the class play do

64 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1994

Reviews

[Lacey Butler]

This book shows that every part counts and that every student is important, which sometimes needs to be heard in the classroom. However, one point that I did not like about this book is that Francie's friend really wanted the main part, but gave it to Francie so Francie would feel important. I feel that was true friendship for her to give up what she worked so hard for just because her friend had low self-esteem.

[Rachel]

Very educational for young children and it uses basic words so it is easy for them to understand.