Bøker av Kathleen Davis

In "Dean's Magical Mix Up: The Principal's Pin," we meet Dean, a young middle-grade student who despises school and wishes he could avoid it altogether.One fateful day, after enduring a particularly awful school experience, Dean stumbles upon the Principal's Pin, a peculiar, shimmering object lying on the floor. Curiosity gets the better of him, and he pockets the mysterious pin.Fed up with homework and a frustrating argument with his mother, Dean goes to bed that night wishing he were an adult, believing it would mean no more school or rules. However, when he awakens the next morning, he is in for a colossal surprise - he has transformed into the school principal!Suddenly thrust into the responsibilities and challenges of adulthood, Dean quickly realizes that being a grown-up is nothing like he imagined. The principal's pin, it seems, has granted his wish in the most unexpected way possible.As Dean grapples with the complexities of adult life, he gains a newfound appreciation for his teachers, his mother, and the importance of school. Through a series of comical and heartwarming situations, he discovers that being an adult comes with its own set of struggles and responsibilities."Dean's Magical Mix Up: The Principal's Pin" is a charming middle-grade tale that humorously explores the age-old desire to grow up too quickly and the valuable lessons that come with it. Dean's journey teaches young readers that the grass isn't always greener on the other side and that understanding the challenges of adulthood is a magical lesson in itself.

And get the full Curriculum Guide (grades 1-4) Under "See all formats and editions" Click abovePrepare for a riveting and heartwarming adventure in 'Dean's Magical Mix Up: The Principal's Pin, ' where the unexpected becomes the norm. In "Dean's Magical Mix Up: The Principal's Pin," Dean, a young middle-grade student, hates going to school. After enduring a particularly awful school day, Dean stumbles upon the Principal's Pin, a peculiar, shimmering object lying on the floor. Curiosity gets the better of him, and he pockets the mysterious pin.That night, he goes to bed wishing he were an adult, never suspecting that he will wake up the next day transformed into the school principal! Suddenly thrust into the responsibilities and challenges of adulthood, Dean learns valuable lessons about growing up that he never expected.Through a series of comical and heartwarming situations, Dean discovers that being an adult comes with its own set of struggles and responsibilities. Why reader's will relate to DeanDean does not like school and thinks life as a kid is hardHe wishes he was an adult and could make his own decisionsWith his grand transformation, Dean implements fun adventures throughout the school dayLesson's children will learn in Dean's Magical Mix UpGratefulnessEmpathyKindnessIncluding: A full glossary and questions to reflect on at the end of the book. These questions can be used throughout the entire book, and are in order starting with the first chapter."We loved this book by this author. We enjoyed reading her two previous picture books and she has done it again with this middle grade chapter book. The plot is interesting and leaves one wanting to see what happens next."-- 5 star review, Mariam Shapera, Author. If you enjoyed "The Magic Treehouse," series you'll also enjoy "Dean's Magical Mix Up: The Principal's Pin."

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