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by Alan Madison Velma Gratch has two amazing, memorable sisters. Velma longs to be memorable too, but her first efforts land her in the principal's office where she's reminded that her sisters are remembered for good things. But how can Velma make her mark when her sisters have already done everything first - and better? Every child will understand Velma's longing to make her mark and find her place, so we're rooting for the carrot-topped girl. When Velma does get her amazing moment in the sun, readers are captivated, waiting to see what happens next. Hawkes’ bright, funny illustrations are a wonderful complement to the text. With her huge, round glasses, Velma watches the world with wide-eyed wonder. And when Velma tries to make her mark in chorus, Hawkes has her levitating from the effort - a truly laugh-out-loud moment. It's a bit long for a quick read-aloud but the smooth prose makes it an easier read-aloud than it looks at first glance. My eight-year-old loved it, both laughing at the illustrations and totally connecting with Velma's love of science. We were delighted with it. |
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Velma Gratch