Everyone's a Critic, 5

Samantha writes a review of her sister's play for the school newspaper--but her honest opinions provoke some serious offstage drama

Samantha is thrilled when she and her crush, Michael Lawrence, are assigned to write a review of the school play for the next issue of the newspaper. The Broadway revival will be a joint production between the middle school and the high school and is going to be the event of the school year, according to Allie, Sam's older sister.

But when Sam and Michael leave the theater, they're less than impressed. Allie performed well, but the show had some flaws--props and lighting malfunctioned and the lead actress forgot a few lines. So Sam and Michael turn in a review that is fair if not flattering...and the Drama Club is furious To make matters worse, Allie accuses Sam of being jealous. Sam is faced with a big dilemma: Is it better to be honest, or flattering?

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon Spotlight
Published: 01/01/2013
ISBN: 9781442468214
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.70w x 0.80d

Review Citations: Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2013 pg. 98 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 155855 / Everyone's a Critic
Reading Level: 4.4 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 4