Librarian teacher discusses children's books. Students are encouraged to contribute their own book review or short summary of fiction or nonfiction books. This blog is of interest to 3rd through 6th graders.

The Beef Princess of Practical County by Michelle Houts

Do you live on a farm? Have you ever visited a farm or know what it is like? Reading this book will open a window for you on life on a cattle farm. This story is told from the viewpoint of 12 year old Libby Ryan who is raising two steers for admission into the Practical County Fair contest for Champion Steer, a family tradition. Libby has a very wise friend, Carol Ann who stands by her in tense situations. Will Libby (who prefers jeans to dresses) try out for the Beef Princess? And how does someone whose family raises beef become a vegetarian? Several other female characters in the story add to the drama. There's nasty stuff going on and Libby rises above it. I hope you enjoy the story as I did. Reading the Maud Hart Lovelace Nominees gives you a plenty of variety for reading this year!
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