Annabel the Actress Starring In: Hound of the Barkervilles (Paperback)

~ (Author), Renee W. Andriani (Illustrator) "Annabel was an actress..." (more)
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From Publishers Weekly

In Annabel the Actress Starring in: Hound of the Barkervilles by Ellen Conford, illus. by Renee W. Andriani, the third title in the series, Annabel joins the cast of her first professional production. But the role presents real challenges, including the fact that her co-star is a dog "almost as big as a Jeep" and the bunny pajamas her character is supposed to wear creates a "costume emergency!" Ages 7-10.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-4-Annabel has always wanted to be an actress, and she has been practicing at home. She gets her big break when she is asked to play the butler's daughter in a mystery play to benefit the Friends of the Arts. The hound of the title is a huge Newfoundland that has a playful personality and a never-ending supply of slobber. Although the child faces several challenges, from her costume burning in the dryer to her worst enemy trying to ruin the show, Annabel triumphs in the end and the performance is a success. Andriani's pen-and-ink spot illustrations perfectly capture the action and the mood of the delightful cast. Vocabulary is seamlessly introduced within the context of the story so that younger readers will not be confused by words like "interactive" and "realistic." Aspiring actors, dog lovers, and fans of Annabel's previous appearances will enjoy this lighthearted and humorous easy chapter book.
Genevieve Gallagher, New York Public Library
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Aladdin (June 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689847912
• ISBN-13: 978-0689847912
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 6.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,033,726 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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By	TNreader (barefoot in Tennessee) - See all my reviews

In twelve short chapters, the main character, Annabel, plays the butler's daughter, Polly Morfus, in her debut part in a mystery dinner theatre. Binky, a black Newfoundland dog, also has a part in the mystery play. Annabel is charged with "thinking on her feet" at the end of the play as the audience asks questions. Will Annabel come through in her debut act? Will she accept Binky's playfulness? In my opinion, the reader will need to be nearing the age of 10 to meet the challenge of the words.