Mr. Wayne's masterpiece / Patricia Polacco.
Material type:
TextPublisher: New York, NY : G.P. Putnam's Sons, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA), [2014]Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cmContent type: - still image
- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 0399160957 (hbk.)
- 9780399160950 (hbk.)
- Mister Wayne's masterpiece
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Shelving location | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's Picturebook | Community Helpers | Polacco Patricia | Available | 33111007610260 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
In this inspiring true story, beloved artist Patricia Polacco conquers her fear of public speaking, allowing her to discover her remarkable voice. A wonderful companion to Thank You, Mr. Falker and The Art of Miss Chew , it celebrates the lifelong impact of a great teacher.
Speaking in front of an audience terrifies Trisha. Ending up in Mr. Wayne's drama class is the last thing she wants! But Mr. Wayne gives her a backstage role painting scenery for the winter play. As she paints, she listens to the cast rehearse, memorizing their lines without even realizing it. Then, days before opening night, the lead actress suddenly moves away, and Trisha is the only other person who knows her part. Will the play have to be canceled? It won't be an easy road-when Trisha tries to recite the lines in front of the cast, nothing comes out! But Mr. Wayne won't let her give up, and with his coaching, Trisha is able to become one of his true masterpieces.
Because she is afraid to read an essay aloud in English class, young Patricia is invited to take Mr. Wayne's drama class where she paints sets, participates in fun exercises, and memorizes every part in the play the others are rehearsing.