The Musical (Babymouse Series #10)

by Jennifer L. Holm, Matt Holm, Jennifer L. Holm (Illustrator), Matt Holm (Illustrator)

Overview

NEW YORK TIMES bestselling and Newbery Honor winning author Jennifer Holm teams up with Matthew Holm to bring you a fully illustrated graphic novel series packed with humor and kid appeal—BABYMOUSE!
 
With multiple Children's Choice awards and over 1.7 million books in print, kids, parents, and teachers agree that Babymouse is perfect for fans of Junie B. Jones, Ivy and Bean, Big Nate, Dork Diaries, and the Ramona chapter books!

Dust off your dancing shoes!
Babymouse and the gang are taking center stage in the feel-good book of the season! Will Babymouse get the lead in the school musical or will Felicia Furrypaws steal the show? Find out in The Musical—the 10th hilarious, action-packed installment of the beloved Babymouse graphic novel series!

Here's what people are saying about Babymouse!

The Chicago Sun-Times:
"Move over, Superman, here comes Babymouse!"

Starred Review, The Horn Book:
"Nobody puts Babymouse in the corner!"

Booklist:
"Cute, smart, sassy Babymouse is fun and funny, and this book, like its predecessors, will draw reluctant readers as well as Babymouse fans."

The Bulletin:
"An almost absurdly likeable heroine."

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780375937910
Publisher:	Random House Children's Books
Publication date:	01/13/2009
Series:	Babymouse Series
Pages:	96
Sales rank:	274,439
Product dimensions:	5.70(w) x 7.10(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

About the Author

Jennifer is the New York Times bestselling author of several highly acclaimed novels, including three Newbery Honor-winners, Our Only May Amelia, Penny from Heaven, and Turtle in Paradise. Matthew Holm is a graphic designer and freelance writer. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

Editorial Reviews

Here's what people are saying about Babymouse!

The Chicago Sun-Times:
"Move over, Superman, here comes Babymouse!"

Starred Review, The Horn Book:
"Nobody puts Babymouse in the corner!"

Booklist:
"Cute, smart, sassy Babymouse is fun and funny, and this book, like its predecessors, will draw reluctant readers as well as Babymouse fans."

The Bulletin:
"An almost absurdly likeable heroine."

From the Publisher

Even though she is quite a klutz, Babymouse fantasizes about being the star of a Broadway musical. When auditions are announced for the school musical, she auditions and is devastated when she is chosen as the understudy for the lead role. Henry Higgins, the new boy in school, is cast in the male lead, and they become friends. Through a series of mishaps, Babymouse must step in as the star at the last minute and literally "brings down the house." Budding performers will be thrilled by the references to musicals, which abound in her fantasies. Babymouse imagines herself in Phantom of the Opera, Grease, and My Fair Lady, just to name a few. Each musical receives Babymouse's own interpretation, which can cause the reader to either wince or laugh out loud. Most pages are black and white, but the fantasies appear in bright pink, making it easy for young readers to follow the story. The hilarious adventures of Babymouse will entice many young readers to read more of the series. Reviewer: Shirley Nelson

Children's Literature - Shirley Nelson