News from Me, Lucy McGee

Description

A fun-loving new chapter book series by state-award favorite MARY AMATO starring a heroine who matches wits with a mean girl. Spunky Lucy McGee proves herself a match for mean girl Scarlett Tandy, but not before being duped. In this humorous and heartfelt story about a girl with a song in her heart and a spirit that can't be kept down, Lucy falls prey to Scarlett's flattery and tricks. When she ends up being the errand girl and tea server for Scarlett's new private club in her backyard cottage--and gets in trouble for skipping the afterschool songwriting club she's supposed to be attending--Lucy strikes back. But it turns out that singing and playing the uke and having fun doing it are the best revenge.

MARY AMATO is known for her comic juvenile novels, including the Riot Brothers series, and her sensitive young adult novels. JESSICA MESERVE'S picture books have been published in the US and UK. She was born in Maine.

"Readers will relate to likeable Lucy, who is kindhearted and genuine. Short chapters filled with pen-and-ink illustrations keep readers moving quickly through the action."-School Library Journal "Fun accompanied by useful life lessons."-Kirkus Reviews "Goofy siblings, amiable parents, and an unflaggingly cheerful and forgiving classmate make up a warm supportive cast, and scribbly black and white illustrations match Lucy's enthusiasm"-Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books