Dara Palmer's Major Drama by Emma Shevah

'By turns playful and poignant, in both style and substance, this coming-of-age novel will hook readers from the first page to the last.

'By turns playful and poignant, in both style and substance, this coming-of-age novel will hook readers from the first page to the last.'-School Library Journal STARRED review 'Amber's effervescent and opinionated narration captivates from the start.'-Publishers Weekly STARRED review 'A gutsy girl in a laugh-out-loud book that navigates tough issues with finesse.'-Kirkus STARRED review ' novel is a charmer.While its humor and illustrations lend it Wimpy Kid appeal, its emotional depth makes it stand out from the pack.'-Booklist STARRED review Praise for Emma Shevah's Dream On, Amber:Ī Booklist 2015 Top 10 First Novels for Youth Books for kids about transracial adoption.A story about a girl who takes the initiative and isn't afraid to forge her own path.A great conversation starter for parents to talk to their kids about being unique and growing up with differences from their fellow classmates or community.A story told with doodles and illustrations, perfect for readers that love graphic novels and reluctant readers.Great for parents and educators looking for:

Then she'll have to be the star.Īge Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 to 7 So irrepressible Dara comes up with a genius plan to shake up the school: write a play about her own life. It must be because she's adopted from Cambodia and doesn't look like a typical fraulein. In this book, Emma Shevah tells a heartwarming story of one girl's experience with transracial adoption and the drama of middle school.ĭara longs for stardom-but when she isn't cast in her middle school's production of The Sound of Music, she gets suspicious. 'Dara's larger-than-life personality and true-to-life middle grade issues command center stage until the curtain falls.'-School Library Journal, STARRED Reviewĭara Palmer is destined to be a star, and she's writing herself the role of a lifetime. In this book, Emma Shevah tells a heartwarming story of one girl's experience with transracial adoption and the drama of middle school.Dara longs for stardom-but when she isn't cast in her middle school's production of The Sound of Music, she gets suspicious.

Dara Palmer's Major Drama by Emma Shevah