Allison Gutknecht

A Cast is the Perfect Accessory: (And Other Lessons I've Learned) Allison Gutknecht

Marc Notes: Mandy is jealous of the attention Natalie is getting for having a broken wrist, and is worried that her friendship with her friend Anya may be in jeopardy when Mrs. Spangle assigns Anya to be Natalie's buddy.; Ages 7-10. Brief Description: "Eight-year-old Mandy Berr is spirited, sassy, and determined to shine--even if she's not the center of attention! After learning the hard way that polka dot underwear and white pants are not the best combination, Mandy Berr has gotten over that fashion faux pas, and has (almost) recoverd from not being named George Washington in the recent Presidential Pagent. But just when things seem like they might be back in her favor, her former nemesis, Natalie, manages to steal Mandy's spotlight--again. A broken wrist for Natalie means a cool cast and the attention of Mandy's classmates...even from Anya, Mandy's BFF. Can Mandy figure out a way to get back into the center of attention, win back her best friend, and snag a pair or fancy-dancy periwinkle sunglasses?"--Publisher's website. Publisher Marketing: Eight-year-old Mandy Berr is spirited, sassy, and determined to shine--even if she's not the center of attention! After learning the hard way that polka dot underwear and white pants are not the best combination, Mandy Berr has gotten over that fashion faux pas, and has (almost) recovered from not being named George Washington in the recent Presidential Pageant. But just when things seem like they might be back in her favor, her former nemesis, Natalie, manages to steal Mandy's spotlight--"again." A broken wrist for Natalie means a cool cast and the attention of Mandy's classmates...even from Anya, Mandy's BFF. Can Mandy figure out a way to get back into the center of attention, win back her best friend, AND snag a pair of fancy-dancy periwinkle sunglasses? Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2014 (EAN 9781442483965, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2014 pg. 59 (EAN 9781442483965, Hardcover) Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2014 pg. 102 (EAN 9781442483958, Paperback) Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2014 pg. 59 (EAN 9781442483958, Paperback) Contributor Bio:  Gutknecht, Allison Allison Gutknecht grew up in Voorhees, New Jersey, with three fewer siblings than Mandy Berr. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, she earned her Master's degree in Children's Media and Literature from NYU. Allison lives in New York City with her rambunctious toy poodle, Gypsy, and her literate cat, Folly. She is a massive fan of polka dots. Contributor Bio:  Lewis, Stevie Stevie Lewis grew up in Southern California and works in the animation industry as a visual development artist. She studied computer animation at Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, rock climbing, baking cookies, browsing thrift shops, and drinking delicious coffee! She lives in San Francisco with her two little dogs.