| The Talented Clementine |  | Author: Sara Pennypacker
Creator: Marla Frazee
Category: Book
Buy New: $13.99
Rating:  10 reviews
Media: Library Binding
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Pages: 137
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 5.5 x 0.8
ISBN: 1435255054
EAN: 9781435255050
ASIN: 1435255054
Publication Date: April 25, 2008
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Product Description
Winner or washout?
When it comes to tackling third grade, Clementine is at the top of her game-okay, so maybe not all the time. After her teacher announces that the third and fourth graders will be putting on a talent show, Clementine panics. She doesn't sing or dance or play an instrument. She can't even hop with finesse. And as if she didn't feel bad enough, her perfect best friend, Margaret, has so many talents, she has to alphebetize them to keep them straight.
As the night of the big "Talent-palooza" draws closer, Clementine is desperate for an act, any act. But the unexpected talent she demonstrates at the show surprises everyone--most of all herself.
This next Clementine book is sure to bring the house down!
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 Great reading for young girls November 2, 2008
Terri DuLong (Cedar Key, Florida)
I'd purchased this last year as a Christmas present for my neighbor's little girl. I'm told by the mom that not only did her daughter thoroughly enjoy the book, but the local school was so impressed with the story they're getting a copy for their library.
So I'd say it's a good choice for girls ages 9 and 10.
 The Talented Clementine May 21, 2008
Angela Fry (Danville, KY USA)
Discover your talent! Run quickly to buy yourself a copy of The Talented Clementine (2007) by Sara Pennypacker. This book is very cute! It is spunky and portrays the attitude one can imagine a child would have. As a teacher, I can verify that some of the things Clementine and the characters in the story say are truly what a child in that situation would say. You can hear a student in your mind saying that exact same thing. This book is so spunky that it will have you laughing out loud (lol). I caught myself, as an adult and teacher, doing just that. Reading this book as a teacher, I can see why it is a popular series. This sequel will definitely be just as popular if not more popular than the first Clementine. I enjoyed reading this book! I know that children of the same age level as the characters in this book will enjoy it as well. What better reason to read a story than for pure, true enjoyment! There is also a meaning within this story. Everyone is talented no matter who they are. It might take awhile to discover it, but everyone is special and talented at something. What a great message to send to children! Teachers, I would recommend suggesting or even utilizing this book as a read aloud in your classrooms. However, I would not recommend it for 11-12 year old children (5th or 6th graders). They might enjoy reading it themselves for enjoyment, but I think most of them would think it was "too little" for them.
A Fun Read! January 19, 2008
Patricia R. Morris (NJ USA)
In the tradition of Beverly Cleary, Sara Pennypacker has creating the memorable character of Clementine. Both boys and girls will find a character and plot lines that connect to their own lives. Even the most reluctant readers will beg for more adventures of this spunky, offbeat Clementine. A must read for tweens anywhere! it also makes a good read-a-loud for teachers.
as good as the first in the series January 7, 2008
Miss Print (NYC)
Writer Sarah Pennypacker and illustrator Marla Frazee join forces once again to continue exploring the adventures of Clementine, a very unique third grader with a very big problem in "The Talented Clementine" (the second book in the Clementine series).
In order to raise money for the school, Clementine's class is going to have a talent show where every student is expected to take part. That's all well and good if you have a talent, but Clementine doesn't seem to have any. Every other kid (literally) in the class is doing cartwheels. Her best friend, lovably-snooty Margaret the fourth grader, is going to explain how to dress fashionably. Everyone seems to have a great act. Except for Clementine.
In her search for a talent, Clementine discovers a lot of things she can do like math in her head better than her own father or Margaret's brother (who is not, Clementine is quick to point out, her boyfriend). But you can't do math in a talent show. Margaret tries to pass one of her numerous, and alphabetized, talents to Clementine. But after an ill-advised encounter with beer bottle caps, glue, and a pair of sneakers that seems like maybe not the best idea.
Just as Clementine is at the end of the rope, sure she has nothing to offer to the show--her school's principal realizes something Clementine had missed bringing everyone's new favorite third grader out on top.
I really loved the first installment in this series ("Clementine") and was thrilled to find that "The Talented Clementine" is just as good. Pennypacker keeps all of the good things from the first book while expanding the characters here. This book spends more time at Clementine's school and with Clementine's very cool, very likable mom and dad.
I also like that the book has some real drama as Clementine struggles to find a talent without getting too sad. By the end of the story everything is okay and, more importantly perhaps, Clementine and readers realize that everyone does have a talent (even if it's not always something you can perform on stage).
Frazee's illustrations continue to add to the prose making Clementine and her world even more vibrant than the text already does. The continuity is also admirable. It is clear from the illustrations of Margaret that her hair is growing out. Which, believe it or not, brings me to the next point: While the stories do work together, this book can stand alone. It would, of course, be better to read the series in order but not vital.
I dare say "The Talented Clementine" is as good as its predecessor "Clementine" and am anxiously awaiting the third installment in the series ("Clementine's Letter" is scheduled to release this April). I've said this before and I'll say it again: Clementine is a vivid, independent character who has the capacity to make reading fun for readers of all ages.
Talented Clementine November 29, 2007
Carol M. Gianopoulos
This is a great follow up to the first Clementine book. Girls and boys alike can relate to the main character and all the "help" she believes she is providing to people around her. Perfect for children in grade 3. My students are looking forward to another "Clementine" book.
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