Music By Morgan
by Ted Staunton
illustrated by Bill Slavin
Morgan has to get creative, and sneaky, if he wants to play music instead of floor hockey.
Morgan is not pleased when his parents sign him up to play floor hockey at the community centre; he stinks at hockey and it's no fun. So when Aldeen Hummel, the Godzilla of Grade Three and a good hockey player, is unhappily signed up for piano lessons, Morgan crafts a plan to trade places.
About the Authors
Reviews
"...chronicles the hilarity and drama that ensues when Morgan and his friend Aldeen attempt to pull off a classic switcheroo."
"...offers a careful balance of humor and description, and the characters are effectively developed, putting this title squarely into the goal for early readers."
"...a solid and satisfying offering for newly independent readers."
Bulletin of the Centre for Children's Books
Students will be able to relate to a common problem of feeling anxiety about going to team sports or music lessons. Using this book as a read aloud could fit into a discussion of personal talents and career choices. Highly recommended.
Lori Austin, Resource Links
"Music By Morgan is a short book and written very well. The plot will be well liked by children of all interest and reading levels. Recommended."
John Dryden, Canadian Review of Materials
Awards
One of the Year's Best for 2011 - Resource Links
2012
Best Books for Kids & Teens -- Canadian Children's Book Centre
2011
Subjects (BISAC)
JUVENILE FICTION / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Holidays & Celebrations / Halloween, JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories, JUVENILE FICTION / Performing Arts / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Sports & Recreation / Hockey
Similar Titles
-
Carrie Loses Her Nerve
Carrie has made a demo tape and wants to sing in her brother's band at an outdoor festival. Ernie lets her sing one song. Full of confidence from her first public performance, Carrie goes off to her first day of school. Sadly, her friends are in another class and the girls in her room make fun of her.$5.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 6-9Lexile Reading Level: 640
A Gift from Mooch
This latest book in the Mooch series is a sensitive story about grieving and misunderstandings.$5.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 5-10
Lilly in the Middle
Lilly and her friends have a substitute teacher named Mr. Wulf who takes them on an overnight field trip. Lilly jokes that he looks like a werewolf, and is surprised when her friends take her seriously.$5.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 6-9Lexile Reading Level: 530
Shopping Cart