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170 pp.
| Simon/Aladdin
| May, 2013
|
TradeISBN 978-1-4424-7402-4$15.99
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PaperISBN 978-1-4424-7401-7$4.99 Reissue (2009)
(3)
4-6
Not-So-Ordinary Girl series.
Illustrated by
Angela Martini.
Previously published as Fiona Finkelstein, Big-Time Ballerina!! and Fiona Finkelstein Meets Her Match!!, these two retitled reissues remain otherwise unchanged. Fiona is an entertaining protagonist, and Martini's black-and-white illustrations play up the humor of these amiable stories about navigating the challenges of school, family, and friendships. Review covers these Not-So-Ordinary Girl titles: Ballerina Weather Girl and Miss Matched.
148 pp.
| Simon/Aladdin
| May, 2013
|
TradeISBN 978-1-4424-7405-5$15.99
|
PaperISBN 978-1-4424-7404-8$4.99 Reissue (2010)
(3)
4-6
Not-So-Ordinary Girl series.
Illustrated by
Angela Martini.
Previously published as Fiona Finkelstein, Big-Time Ballerina!! and Fiona Finkelstein Meets Her Match!!, these two retitled reissues remain otherwise unchanged. Fiona is an entertaining protagonist, and Martini's black-and-white illustrations play up the humor of these amiable stories about navigating the challenges of school, family, and friendships. Review covers these Not-So-Ordinary Girl titles: Ballerina Weather Girl and Miss Matched.
150 pp.
| Simon/Aladdin
| October, 2010
|
TradeISBN 978-1-4169-7928-9$14.99
(3)
4-6
Illustrated by
Angela Martini.
This sequel to Fiona Finkelstein, Big-Time Ballerina!! pits the title character against Milo, a new boy in school. When a series of events reveal that Fiona and Milo have more in common than the two have differences, they come to an understanding. Stout continues to develop her protagonist in this entertaining installment.
168 pp.
| Simon/Aladdin
| September, 2009
|
TradeISBN 978-1-4169-7927-2$14.99
(3)
4-6
Illustrated by
Angela Martini.
Fiona's stage fright has led her to boycott recitals. Now a chance to appear in a production of The Nutcracker in a beautiful costume motivates her to find a way to overcome her fears. As the story progresses, readers learn more about Fiona, her fractured family, and her best friend. Spirited black-and-white illustrations play up the story's humor.