Fish Face

Emily Arrow may be a poor reader, but she's terrific in math and is also the fastest runner in her class. In October school gets even better when a newcomer from Florida, Dawn Tiffanie Bosco, joins the class and sits next to her.
When Emily sees that Dawn's a better reader and a faster runner, she tries to accept it with grace. Emily is still sure it wil be fun to have a new friend to show her "fish face" to and share secrets with.
But then Emily discovers something awful--- Dawn's a thief! And to make matters worse, no one will believe Emily.

One of the Polk Street School books, this book continues to introduce the kids of the school and their challenges. This one focuses on what Emily must do when she discovers a new student is a thief. A fun way to approach a serious topic which should be discussed.

Fish face is a good story with good values to teach young girls. Emily meets a new friend at school and hopes to make great friends and show her the famous fish face she can do. Although things go south when Emily finds out the new girl is a thief and she has to get everyone to believe her.

I thought this was a cute story for young girls in the second to fourth grade age. It was too much for young readers in preschool and a little easy for high school kids. I did like the story and found myself laughing a good many times.

Extending this book would be easy with having children make their best fish face and pick whose is the best. Also older readers can have a discussing group and talk about the best ways to confront someone you think is a show more thief. show less

Love introducing children to this book for a first read chapter book. Great characters they can relate to. Great message for students on friendship, trust, and forgiveness.

Charming book about 2nd graders and their school escapades.
Humorous ~~ children comparing themselves, making fun of others.
Always comes back to the good.

This was a good book. The title doesn't have much to do with the book. Emily just makes silly fish faces. I thnk young readers would enjoy this book and others from the Polk Street School series becaue of how well they are able to connect with the characters.