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K-3
Charlie loves to draw. But his teacher says no drawing. When Charlie's grades plummet she tries something new--she lets Charlie and his classmates draw while spelling. Suddenly the classroom is filled with both good spellers and beautiful drawings. The lively narration, using both straight text and speech balloons, and the cartoon illustrations keep the story moving at a fast pace.