Edgy Estella Aces the Sleepover Party

by Leo Trinidad, Marne Ventura

Overview

Estella finally convinces Mama and Papa to let her go to a sleepover party. But now that she has permission, she starts to worry! She’s never slept away from home before. Will she miss her little sisters and brother? Will she be able to stay up really late? Will the other girls want to tell scary stories? Will she be the only one who has never been to a slumber party?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496536105
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2016
Series:	Worry Warriors Series
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	5.75(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.44(d)
Lexile:	570L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

About the Author

Marne Ventura writes educational material for children in grades K to 6. A former elementary school teacher, she holds a Master's Degree in Education with an emphasis in reading and language development from the University of California. Marne has helped to create more than 50 software products and apps for learning math, science, reading and social studies. She also contributes stories and articles to children's magazines. She is a puzzle, brainteaser, and word game enthusiast. Marne lives with her husband in Arroyo Grande, California.

Interviews

engaging multicultural characters; Hispanic-American main character; will appeal to boys as well as girls; character development and coping approached in an engaging way