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School Library Journal
Reviewed on December 1, 2007
K-Gr 3 Velma is the youngest of the Gratch sisters and longs to be special in her own right. Her flame-red tresses are pulled into tight ponytails that mirror her moods. They droop in dismay, rise during moments of intellectual absorption, and are positively airborne when she's happya state that is challenging to achieve because of her birth order. Her eldest sister is gifted musically and the second one is athletic. Velma's niche eludes her...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2007
First-grader Velma is hell-bent on distinguishing herself from her much-adored older sisters. During a class trip to a ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More