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200 pp.
| Philomel |
September, 2014 |
TradeISBN 978-0-399-16255-8$14.99
(4)
4-6
Illustrated by
Valeria Docampo.
Fourth grader Penelope Crumb juggles the complexities of co-ed gym-class square dancing and cruel social dynamics in this book. Partnered with sweaty Hugo Gordon (a fifth grader!) and dubbed "Wartgirl" after a failed attempt to get out of gym, Penelope's take on her troubles makes enjoyable reading. Though a number of side plots are left dangling, this is a satisfying fourth installment.