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Andy Shane and the Very Bossy Delores Starbuckle
By Jennifer Richard Jacobson
Illustrated by Abby Carter
Andy Shane hates school, particularly because Dolores Starbuckle is always making him feel useless.
Andy Shane would much rather be home catching bugs with Granny Webb than sitting in class with the likes of know-it-all Dolores Starbuckle. "I hate school," he blurts out at the end of the day to Granny Webb, who is sympathetic but firm. But when Granny makes a surprise visit to school with a monarch caterpillar, everyone is mesmerised and Andy remembers how much he knows about insects himself. Even Dolores Starbuckle can’t help but be impressed!
- Deals with a common childhood anxiety regarding school and quietly boosts self-esteem.
About the author
Jennifer Richard Jacobson is the author of "Winnie Dancing on her Own" and "Truly Winnie", illustrated by Alissa Imre Geis; "Moon Sandwich Moon", illustrated by Benrei Huang; and "A Net of Stars", illustrated by Greg Shed.
About the illustrator
Abby Carter has illustrated numerous books for children, including "My Hippie Grandmother" by Reeve Lindbergh.
ISBN:
9780763630447
Imprint:
Candlewick Press
Distributor:
TL Distribution in Australia & Macmillan Publishers in New Zealand
Binding:
Paperback
Release Date:
August 1, 2006
Dimensions:
130 x 190mm, 64pp
Stock Status:
Backlist title
Australian RRP:
$9.95
New Zealand RRP:
$11.99
Stock Level:
Low Stock