Marion Strikes a Pose
Marion Strikes a Pose by Callie Barkley is an illustrated book published by Simon and Schuster on July 29, 2014. This engaging story follows Marion, a fashion enthusiast, as she enters a styling competition at Santa Vista Elementary. Excited about the upcoming charity fashion show, Marion is initially thrilled to help a fellow student, Olivia, with her design. However, complications arise when Marion discovers that Olivia’s outfit mirrors her own planned submission, leading her to make a choice that stirs feelings of guilt.
Readers will find that this book explores themes of friendship, self-esteem, and the emotional complexities of competition. As Marion navigates her desire to win while grappling with the consequences of her actions, she also tends to some frogs at The Critter Club, adding a layer of charm to the narrative. With 128 pages of easy-to-read language and illustrations, Marion Strikes a Pose is well-suited for beginning readers interested in social topics and values.
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Fashionista Marion enters a styling competition in the eighth book of the Critter Club series—but will she regret helping out one of her competitors?
Marion is so excited. There’s an upcoming kids’ fashion show for charity, and the students at Santa Vista Elementary get to style an outfit for it! Since only one design from each grade will get picked for the show, Marion knows she has to win. So she’s surprised when a girl named Olivia asks her for some style advice.
Marion agrees to help Olivia, and actually has fun doing it! But problems arise when Marion realizes that Olivia has designed the exact outfit Marion had planned to present to the judges. So Marion tells a little white lie in order to get her way. At first, she is excited to impress the judges, but soon, another feeling creeps up on her. Is it guilt? Will Marion tell Olivia what she did? And whose outfit will get picked for the fashion show? Plus, Marion deals with taking care of some frogs at The Critter Club!
With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
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