Author: Katrina Moore
Genre: realistic fiction
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Summary (provided by publisher): Bessie Lee might be the teeniest in her first-grade class, but with the tap-tap-tap of her wand, some glitter, and a little magic . . . she’s going to dazzle the crowds to win the school talent show.
But when a trick goes disastrously wrong, Rufus, the class hamster, disappears!
Can Bessie find a way to bring him back in time? Or is Rufus truly gone forever?
Teeny Houdini, also known as Bessie Lee, is an overly excited, mischievous first grader who bounces off the walls—and off the page—with her volume, enthusiasm, and grand ideas, which are just too big for her tiny frame. Bessie’s multigenerational Chinese American family is the warm center of the stories, from exasperated but loving big sister Bailey to the always encouraging and understanding Gramma.
My opinion: Teeny Houdini follows in the tradition of Junie B Jones and Ramona: a quirky, well meaning kid who doesn't always think things through, often misunderstood by family and peers. Her tendency to act on instinct often gets her in trouble but her good heart means things always work out in the end. The story is clear and easy to follow and the characters are pleasant and believable.
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