Blue Ribbon Blues (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) [Library Binding]

Jerry Spinelli (Author), Donna Kae Nelson (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 23, 2006 | Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: A Stepping Stone Book(TM)

Ever since her family moved to Aunt Sally's farm, Tooter's known that farm life is definitely not for her. There's no pizzeria  for miles, her nearest neighbor is a dumb boy, and even her own pet chicken hates her! So Tooter decides to show everyone what she's made of by winning the blue ribbon at the County Fair's goat show. Now all she has to do is keep her little brother--and his paint brush--away from her prize goat! "Tooter is a real-life, plucky, resourceful heroine."-- The Horn Book

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-4AIn this sequel to Tooter Pepperday (Random, 1995), the girl's Aunt Sally tries to help her adjust to living on a farm by encouraging her niece to show a goat at the county fair. Initially reluctant, she eventually throws herself into preparations for showing her goat, Pepperoni. Her hopes are dashed when her little brother paints blue strips on the animal, spoiling her chances to participate. While attempting to sabotage her competition, Tooter becomes a heroine by chasing off a coyote, thus cementing her friendship with the boy next door. The themes of competition, friendship, and adjustment to a new environment are well integrated into the story. The writing is light, fast-paced, and humorous. Black-and-white, full- and half-page drawings break up the text. A pleasant addition to the paperback rack.ALisa Smith, Lindenhurst Memorial Library, NY
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

"Tooter is a real-life, plucky, resourceful heroine."-- The Horn Book


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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Library Binding: 80 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (May 23, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679987533
• ISBN-13: 978-0679987536
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.2 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,826,972 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)