The Best Friend Bandit

by Marty Kelley, Marty Kelley (Illustrator)

Overview

Everyone in class loves the new student, Tori. Everyone except Molly Mac. Molly thinks Tori is not only a snack bandit, but a best friend bandit, too. Will Molly figure out a way to get her best friend, Kayley, back?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515808367
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2017
Series:	Molly Mac
Pages:	56
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.38(d)
Lexile:	500L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 7 Years

About the Author

Marty Kelley is the author and/or illustrator of over 20 books for children. His books have been nominated for state awards, written about lovingly in the New York Times, and worn out in the hands of eager, young readers. Marty spent his formative years drawing action-packed pictures of his teachers being eaten by dinosaurs. While some of the teachers suggested that he should focus more on his math worksheets, he now makes a living doing what he loves. Marty spent many years as a second grade teacher and loved it when students gave him pictures of himself being eaten by dinosaurs. When he’s not busy writing and painting, Marty visits between 50–70 schools each year to help kids get excited about writing. Learn more at www.martykelley.com.

Marty Kelley is the author and/or illustrator of over 20 books for children. His books have been nominated for state awards, written about lovingly in the New York Times, and worn out in the hands of eager, young readers. Marty spent his formative years drawing action-packed pictures of his teachers being eaten by dinosaurs. While some of the teachers suggested that he should focus more on his math worksheets, he now makes a living doing what he loves. Marty spent many years as a second grade teacher and loved it when students gave him pictures of himself being eaten by dinosaurs. When he’s not busy writing and painting, Marty visits between 50–70 schools each year to help kids get excited about writing. Learn more at www.martykelley.com.

Table of Contents

The snack bandit — What's worse than a snack bandit? — Gloppy joes — The phone call — The great idea — A long, long, long song — The best smelling crown ever — New backpack, new bandit.

Interviews

1. Readers who like Katie Woo and Junie B. Jones will love Molly Mac. 2. Written and illustrated by Marty Kelley, whose picture book Twelve Terrible Things received a glowing review in the New York Times. 3. Discussion questions and writing prompts encourage reflection and analysis. 4.  A diverse main character will allow a wider range of readers to connect with the text.