Curtain Call: Book 4

by Hannah Carmona, Adriana Predoi (Illustrator)

Overview

With school over for summer break, Maria and Mateo miss the stage. But when their parents encourage them to create their own theater magic, beautiful things happen. With the help of Mateo’s siblings and neighborhood friends, Maria and Mateo discover another side of theater as they direct their own production.

Theater kids Maria and Mateo are two talented second graders who love the spotlight. But they soon find that theater is not only fun–it can also teach important life lessons. Join these high-spirited cousins as they learn how to improvise through life’s plot twists to shine both onstage and off.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781631637438
Publisher:	North Star Editions
Publication date:	08/01/2023
Series:	Maria and Mateo Take the Stage
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	48
File size:	4 MB
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

About the Author

Hannah Carmona is the best-selling picture book author of Anita and the Dragons, Dazzling Travis, and Beautiful, Wonderful, Strong Little Me! She started out as a stage actor, with a BA in theater from Western Kentucky University, and went on to direct children's theater for many years after. Now, when Hannah is not writing, she narrates audiobooks and spends time studying herbal medicine. Hannah lives in Tennessee with her two daughters and dog who thinks he's a cat.
Adriana Predoi grew up in Romania where she studied mural art in high school and later earned a BA in Fine Arts. She now focuses on children's illustration and works from her home studio in London. Her style is whimsical and features a touch of magic. She gets inspiration from plants, nature, and best of all, books! In her free time, she loves reading fiction, writing stories for children, and making a total mess in the kitchen.

Editorial Reviews

[C]hildren who are interested in drama and theater would enjoy this series.” —Children's Literature

"This series speaks to young readers who dream of being on stage." —School Library Journal

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