- Paperback: 64 pages
- Publisher: Orchard Books; Reprint edition (July 1 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0439301831
- ISBN-13: 978-0439301831
- Product Dimensions: 19.5 x 13.1 x 0.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 68 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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- #84 in Books > Children's Books > Issues > First Day of School
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From Publishers Weekly
"The worrywart hero of Stuart's Cape faces his first day of classes in a new town. Luckily, his magic cape will help him out again in this wryly funny mix of the real and the magical, enhanced by the late Matje's quirky line art," PW said. Ages 4-8. (July)
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From School Library Journal
Grade 2-4-A sequel to Stuart's Cape (Orchard, 2002), this humorous fantasy perfectly captures the child's-eye view of elementary-school life. Stuart, who is "excellent at worrying," finds plenty to agonize over as he starts third grade at a new school. What if he gets stuck in the bathroom or throws up? Why does he have to wear his father's ugly cowboy shirt and green plaid pants? His only consolation is his magical cape. When he wears it, unexpected adventures happen. To impress his classmates, the boy decides to try controlling the cape's arcane powers. He wishes for the hideous hand-me-down outfit to disappear but suddenly finds himself standing in his underwear. Stuart is convinced that he will be the laughingstock of the third grade forever. The expressive cartoon drawings often become part of the text design. Young readers are sure to identify with Stuart's persistent quest to find his place in the classroom society.
Elaine E. Knight, Lincoln Elementary Schools, IL
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Elaine E. Knight, Lincoln Elementary Schools, IL
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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As soon as he woke up, Stuart knew it was going to be a bad day. Read the first page
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3.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Stuart Goes to School (Paperback)
Reason for Reading: Honestly, the illustrations had me!This is a cute little story in a chapter book format that is really intended for reading aloud. Being about a third grader it certainly is for the younger crowd but elementary students will probably have a hard time reading it themselves as it is not exactly an easy read and the print is quite tiny. No, this story is going to be much more appreciated as a read aloud. It's the first day of school once again and Stuart, constant worrier, has even more things to worry about than usual. But with the help of his magical cape he made for himself he thinks he'll be able to make it big at school this year. Well, magic doesn't always work the way you want it to and Stuart ends up having some hilarious adventures and in the end the cape does help him make friends but not because of the magic. The last page contains a step-by step "how to draw Stuart" which looks simple enough for anyone to try. The illustrations throughout are really adorable and this is a fun, quick read.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Adorable,
By Nicola Manning - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Stuart Goes to School (Paperback)
Reason for Reading: Honestly, the illustrations had me!This is a cute little story in a chapter book format that is really intended for reading aloud. Being about a third grader it certainly is for the younger crowd but elementary students will probably have a hard time reading it themselves as it is not exactly an easy read and the print is quite tiny. No, this story is going to be much more appreciated as a read aloud. It's the first day of school once again and Stuart, constant worrier, has even more things to worry about than usual. But with the help of his magical cape he made for himself he thinks he'll be able to make it big at school this year. Well, magic doesn't always work the way you want it to and Stuart ends up having some hilarious adventures and in the end the cape does help him make friends but not because of the magic. The last page contains a step-by step "how to draw Stuart" which looks simple enough for anyone to try. The illustrations throughout are really adorable and this is a fun, quick read. 2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Stuart Goes to School,
By Cindy Dazey - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Stuart Goes to School (Paperback)
The book Stuart Goes to School by Sara Pennypacker and illustrated by Martin Matje is an interesting and entertaining book. A little boy named Stuart worries about his first day in a new school. He worries he has forgotten what he learned in second grade, about making friends, getting lost going to the bathroom and getting stuck in the bathroom. Stuart thinks by wearing the cape he made it will help him. This book keeps you wanting to read to find out what will happen with Stuart and his cape.
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More fun reading than ever before!,
By Deb P - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Stuart Goes to School (Paperback)
I'm finally truly enjoying reading to my son, who is 6, since we found the Stewart books. I was so disappointed when I went to buy the "next" one (the third one?) that that's all there is! Bummer!
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