{"product_id":"a-cast-is-the-perfect-accessory-and-other-lessons-ive-learned-paperback","title":"A Cast Is the Perfect Accessory: (And Other Lessons I've Learned) - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAllison Gutknecht\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eStevie Lewis\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEight-year-old Mandy Berr is spirited, sassy, and determined to shine--even if she's not the center of attention!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter learning the hard way that polka dot underwear and white pants are not the best combination, Mandy Berr has gotten over that fashion faux pas, and has (almost) recovered from not being named George Washington in the recent Presidential Pageant. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut just when things seem like they might be back in her favor, her former nemesis, Natalie, manages to steal Mandy's spotlight--\u003ci\u003eagain\u003c\/i\u003e. A broken wrist for Natalie means a cool cast and the attention of Mandy's classmates...even from Anya, Mandy's BFF. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCan Mandy figure out a way to get back into the center of attention, win back her best friend, AND snag a pair of fancy-dancy periwinkle sunglasses?\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllison Gutknecht is the author of multiple books for young readers, including the Pet Pals series, \u003ci\u003eSing Like Nobody's Listening\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Spring Break Mistake\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e The Bling Queen\u003c\/i\u003e, and the Mandy Berr series. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, she earned her master's degree in children's media and literature from NYU. Allison grew up in Voorhees, New Jersey, and now lives in New York City. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStevie Lewis grew up in Southern California and works in the animation industry as a visual development artist. She studied computer animation at Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, rock climbing, baking cookies, browsing thrift shops, and drinking delicious coffee! She lives in San Francisco with her two little dogs.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.41 x 7.67 x 5.28 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 04, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast Is the Perfect Accessory (and Other Lessons I've Learned)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42169295798407,"sku":"9781442483958","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/06f77549086f3b72026731f0dd0f5043.webp?v=1733340690","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/a-cast-is-the-perfect-accessory-and-other-lessons-ive-learned-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}