![]() ![]() ![]() But she’d rather be covered in mud than makeup! Can a rough-and-tumble girl ever become a beauty queen? A universal story about finding your place in the world, School of Charm explores themes of loss, family, and friendship.įIVE THINGS TO LIKE ABOUT: SCHOOL OF CHARM by Lisa Ann Scott PUBLICATION DATE:2014 WORD COUNT: 58,002 LEVEL: 4.1įULL PLOT (From Amazon): Eleven-year-old Chip has always been her daddy’s girl, so when he dies she pins her hopes on winning a beauty pageant to show her family of southern belles that she still belongs. Now I can’t wait for more from this author. I kept turning the pages anxious for the next surprise. Set in North Carolina, it’s a gentle reminder of life in the south almost 40 years ago. ![]() There is a touch of magic not only at the School of Charm but also in the beautifully written words. She is a square peg trying to fit into a round hole – otherwise known as her family. Yes, especially for any male out there, you really can’t judge a book by its cover (or its title).Ĭhip makes for one of the most endearing female protagonists ever, telling her story with heart and emotion. I doubt I could talk any middle grade boys into picking this one up, but I finally did myself to discover a charming book set in 1977. ![]()
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