But the unexpected talent she demonstrates at the show surprises everyone-most of all herself. As the night of the big ''Talent-palooza'' draws closer, Clementine is desperate for an act, any act. And as if she didn't feel bad enough, her perfect best friend, Margaret, has so many talents, she has to alphabetize them to keep them straight. She doesn't sing or dance or play an instrument. After her teacher announces that the third and fourth graders will be putting on a talent show, Clementine panics.

Annotation: Winner or washout? When it comes to tackling third grade, Clementine is at the top of her game-okay, so maybe not all the time.

Author: Pennypacker, Sara / Frazee, Marla (ILT).Have your children read The Talented Clementine ? What did they think of the book?ĭid you know that we run one of the leading reading websites for kids? Check out our resources, as well as our award-winning, fun, easy-to-use online program that teaches children 4-10 years old how to read and write to a third grade level. Clementine keeps the reader entertained with a constant stream of clever ideas like changing her brother’s name to Blementine so it will rhyme with hers.” In the first line of the book, Clementine comments that “teachers get exciting confused with boring” and sets the tone for the rest of the story. In the second book of this entertaining series, Clementine continues to be a funny, sharp and sometimes sarcastic third grader. The dialogue and plot are age appropriate, allowing the focus to be more on the action than on what the main characters are thinking and feeling. Her adventures often get her into trouble but it is always harmless fun.

The first person narrative results in a strong connection between Clementine and the reader.Ĭlementine is the story of a clever, imaginative girl who is quick to observe all that goes on around her.

The generous use of white space and frequency of amusing illustrations will help readers glide through the book.

Empathy seems to be a running theme throughout the story.

This New York Times bestselling chapter book series has been keeping. There are positive messages of being independent and finding one’s identity. Buy a cheap copy of The Talented Clementine (Clementine.Sara Pennypacker’s writing style is unique and entertaining.For read along books for kids we recommend The Talented Clementine by Sara Pennypacker.

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