GET READY FOR SECOND GRADE, AMBER BROWN

Amber Brown exhibits familiar back-to-school jitters, ranging from anticipating a brand new teacher to agonizing over backpack styles. As the appointed hour approaches, her fragile hold on herself weakens. Dana Lubotsky takes her cues from Amber Brown's personality. She narrates with a no-nonsense, brisk pacing that is so like Amber, who charts a course and follows through with determination that both she AND the rest of the world can be right. Lubotsky exudes Amber's sparkle as her confidence grows. Danziger's beginning reader is brimming with energy for both narrator and listener. A.R. 2004 ALA Notable Recording (c) AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine [Published: OCT/ NOV 03]