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School Library Journal
Reviewed on April 1, 2003
K-Gr 2 Iris and Walter are excited about their parts in the school play about bugs. Iris practices and practices, and helps Walter with his lines, reassuring him when he forgets them at dress rehearsal. The day of the play, a devastated Iris has a fever and must stay home. She finds it difficult to return to ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on May 1, 2003
Iris is cast as a cricket and Walter is set to make his acting debut as a dragonfly in their first school play. Amidst all the backstage flutter, the two practice their lines, construct their costumes, and eagerly anticipate both the production and the scheduled ice cream party to follow. Unlike their previous adventures, in which these two best friends faced problems that could be solved, this time they're in a situation that can only be endured: Iris wakes up on the ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More