Description: Emma Is on the Air Series Big News! by Ida Siegal (2015, Paperback Book) Gr 2–4—This series opener introduces eight-year-old Emma, resident of Washington Heights, NY. Her most memorable trait, besides her Hispanic heritage, which comes up often in the book—especially when she speaks in short Spanish phrases—is her great desire to be famous. She mentions it often, sings it, and chants it. It is the driving force behind the plot of the book, in which Emma learns how to be a TV reporter and starts an investigation of how a worm gets into a burger in the school cafeteria. The adults, including her father and her teachers, seem irritated by her need to be famous, and it has a similar effect on readers. Emma is an intelligent girl who learns real skills and takes initiative toward a goal, but it is all overshadowed by her annoying personality and relentless quest for fame. The writing, also, contains too much exposition and not enough description. There are too many exclamations, too many explanations, and not nearly enough character development. The design and illustrations will appeal to children, especially the large eyes and the bright cover, and the book is formatted and designed well. VERDICT Despite a good subject and plotline, the character of Emma is just too cloying to embrace.—Shalini Miskelly, St. Benedict Catholic School, Seattle, WANotes: · By purchasing this item you will be automatically enrolled in our (VIP Preferred10) members club, and sent a special code within 30 of purchase. · What this means for you is going forward if you purchase any another item(s) from us you'll receive an additional 10% off even if the item is already on sale. · Please make sure you read the item specifics closely before purchasing. · Please keep in mind that the item has not been professionally graded, therefore the item condition is MY OPINION ONLY and not necessarily the opinion of others. Photos Could be Stock Photos that may differ from the actual item being sold. · I am happy to supply any additional information needed to ensure you can make an informed decision about your purchase!! · Thanks for looking, please stay safe and healthy, visit our store often as our inventory changes daily. https://www.ebay.com/str/thriftersnh
Price: 6.9 USD
Location: Berlin, New Hampshire
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Narrative Type: Fiction
Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
California Prop 65 Warning: N/A
Type: Picture Book
Features: Illustrated
Modified Item: No
Series: Emma is On The Air
Age Level: Ages 4-8
Free Shipping:: Yes
GTIN:: 09780545686921
Pages:: 128
Book Title: Big News! (Emma Is on the Air #1)
Number of Pages: 128 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic, Incorporated
Topic: Business, Careers, Occupations, Mysteries & Detective Stories, General, Social Themes / Friendship, Family / General (See Also Headings under Social Themes)
Publication Year: 2015
Item Height: 0.3 in
Illustrator: Yes, Peña, Karla
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Item Weight: 3 Oz
Item Length: 7.5 in
Author: Ida Siegal
Item Width: 5.3 in
Book Series: Emma Is on the Air Ser.
Format: Trade Paperback
