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At first, Maggie is just being contrary when she tells her parents she doesn't need to learn cursive. Then her teacher, Mrs. Leeper, says Maggie's cursive is so untidy that when she writes her name it looks like "Muggie," which makes her whole class erupt in laughter. Now Maggie really wants nothing to do with those wiggly, squiggly, roller-coaster letters But when Mrs. Leeper appoints Maggie class mail messenger, the notes Maggie must carry are all in cursive. Though she's unable to read them, she suspects that some of them are about her. But the only way to know for sure is to learn cursive . . . and Maggie can't go back on her word, can she?Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary has once again created an irrepressible heroine in a book filled with the perceptive humor that has earned her generations of fans.Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100688085539
ISBN-139780688085537
eBay Product ID (ePID)174171
Product Key Features
Book TitleMuggie Maggie
TopicHumorous Stories, School & Education, General, Social Themes / Friendship
Publication Year1990
LanguageEnglish
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorBeverly Cleary
Dimensions
Item Length8.3in.
Item Height0.5in.
Item Width5.9in.
Item Weight12.8 Oz
Additional Product Features
LCCN89-038959
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience, Ages 9-12, Ages 4-8, Ages 2-3, under 2 Years
Age Range8-12
Grade toSeventh Grade
Dewey DecimalFic
Lc Classification NumberPz7.C5792mu 1990
Illustrated byDockray, Tracy, Life, Kay
ReviewsClever and believable. Everything in this book rings true, and Cleary has created a likeable, funny heroine about whome readers will want to know more., Cleary's usual perception and understanding of children, her ability to appeal to readers on several levels, and her humor are as enjoyable as ever.
Dewey Edition20
Grade fromThird Grade
IllustratedYes
Number of Pages96 Pages