This is another Battle of the Books book that I decided to read since I was asking kids to read it. Marty would rather be outside playing in the dirt and catching frogs than be rehearsing for the play. She has been cast as the Princess and cannot get over the fact she has been chosen and when it seems there is no getting out of it, Marty makes the best of it.This was a fun, quick read and I am anxious to read Marty's next adventure. Marty McGuire is a fun, big-hearted chapter book about a tomboy named Marty who feels a touch alienated from the other girls in her class who are into princesses. Her former best friend Annie has been hanging out with them at recess (they used to play Jane Goodall and save chimps together), but Marty slips away to catch frogs with the boys. When she is cast as the princess in the school play, mayhem may just ensue. This would be great for girls who are navigating the shifting world of middle grade friendships.
LOVED Marty and her spirit! This is going to be a great chapter book series for kids in grades 2-4!
—nisha
This is a great book! She is a lot like me. She likes nature and having adventures outside.
—franklinnaa
Cute story! I have several students that will like this book!
—joey
I really enjoyed this story. Marty is a great character.
—udita
Charming early chapter book
—nick
