  | Elfie unperfect Author: Mahoney, Kristin | |
| Price: $21.88 | ||
Summary:
After a series of spectacular--and at times, hilarious--disasters, including being expelled from school, perfectionist Elfie Oster discovers what truly matters as she tries to make sense of everything that is happening to her.
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 4.60 Points: 7.0 Quiz: 517221 |
Reviews:
School Library Journal (00/07/21)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (00/07/21)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 07/01/2021 Gr 3–7—Elfie strives for excellence. But for a girl with no friends, fifth grade is chock-full of challenges. First, Elfie is expelled from her dream school. Second, Elfie's babysitter and confidant becomes ill. And finally, Elfie's aunt and uncle's impending divorce and her return to the dreaded Cottonwood Elementary bring Elfie face-to-face with Jenna, her nemesis cousin. So how does a smart girl sans chums survive? In this well-plotted, realistic read, Mahoney shows readers that when presented the impossible, people can change for the best. Expertly honing in on the social skills that grow with friendship, Mahoney gently reminds tweens that others' perspectives, expectations, and intentions often differ from their own—and that other's intentions can be good. VERDICT A sure pick for booksmart readers who might need a boost making friends, and an excellent candidate for illustrating social-emotional learning skills.—Jennifer Strattman, Cambridge, NY - Copyright 2021 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
