Making Mistakes on Purpose (Ms. Rapscott's Girls)

Author: Primavera, Elise

Number Of Pages: 368

Details:

Students at a whimsical school for children of busy parents learn silly lessons about manners, friendship, and going far in life, in book two of the series that’s tailor-made for a new generation of Mary Poppins fans Great Rapscott School for Girls of Busy Parents is not your typical boarding school. Students arrive in boxes, birthday cake is served for breakfast, and two very talented corgis assist the rather quirky headmistress. This semester, the girls will learn how to get to The Top, but the semester is not off to a good start. One of the girls doesn’t make it back to school and when her friends try to rescue her, they wind up at the Bottom of the Barrel. Luckily, Ms. Rapscott knows that learning to fail is the secret to Going Far in life.  Complete with charming black-and-white illustrations, this sequel to Ms. Rapscott’s Girls is full of, warmhearted lessons, spirited adventure, and good cheer. From School Library Journal Gr 3–6—The fall term at Great Rapscott School for Girls of Busy Parents is just beginning, and the girls are back for more Rapscott-style learning and lessons. After being packed and shipped in convenient, self-addressed boxes (because their parents are just so busy), the girls magically fly to the school. The girls are sent into a tailspin of learning led by the ever-positive Ms. Rapscott and her two faithful corgi assistants, Lewis and Clark. This year's curriculum includes How To Cure a Case of Hurt Feelings, How To Share, and To Go Far in Life You Must Get Used to Disappointment. Although there are plenty of lessons to be learned along the way, there is an underlying theme of understanding others and oneself. This sequel to the popular Ms. Rapscott's Girls is full of quirky humor. Primavera uses the same soft pencil artwork seen in the previous volume to sketch the tale into life. Here the characters become further developed and relatable. For those who read and enjoyed the first installment, this sequel enhances the story, gives deeper life to characters, and provides a greater depth in the novel's setting. VERDICT Purchase where there are fans of the first book.—Brittney Kosev, Honey/Rush Elementary, Lubbock, TX

Reviews:

Praise for Making Mistakes on Purpose : 

"This sequel enhances the story, gives deeper life to characters, and provides a greater depth in the novel’s setting." 

— School Library Journal"Quirky and whimsical.... Reminiscent of classic tales such as Pippi Longstocking and Mary Poppins, this book will appeal to readers who enjoy subtle humor sandwiched by warm-hearted lessons."—

School Library Connection Praise for Ms. Rapscott’s Girls : A spring 2015 Indie Next Pick 

“Whimsical and magical with a dose of gentle social satire.”

—  New York Times Book Review

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“Fits neatly into the literary world of May Poppins and Nanny Piggins… An invigorating romp with more adventures on the horizon.”

— Booklist, starred review

“Move over, Mary Poppins, and make way for Ms. Rapscott...these adventures will entice young readers to take Ms. Rapscott’s advice and get 'lost on purpose' in a great story.”

— BookPage

"Quirky and imaginative, aimed at middle-graders who like their fiction with a twist." 

— Kirkus Reviews   

"The suggestion of a new school term will leave readers eager for another outing."

— Publishers Weekly  

“The story is unpredictably unique.”

— School Library Journal

"Fans of Mrs. Piggle Wiggle will enjoy the feisty nature of this novel.

"  —School Library Connection 

About the Author:

Elise Primavera, the bestselling author of  Auntie Claus, has been writing and illustrating books for children for more than twenty-five years. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter 1 A Bad Start for Ms. Rapscott’s Girls On September tenth at 5:45 a.m. BeatriceChissel pushed her box all by herself outside to a WIDE OPEN AREA. Bea (as she was called for short because her parents were always tryingto save time) had learned ...

EAN: 9780803738249

Release Date: 11-10-2016

Languages: english

Item Note: Great shape- pages are unmarked and sharp. Hardcover Used - Like New Ships fast! 2016

Item Condition: UsedLikeNew

Binding: Hardcover