Stella Endicott and the Anything-Is-Possible Poem by Kate DiCamillo. Illustrated by Chris Van Dusen. Candlewick Press, 2020. Children's chapter book.In this, the fifth book in the Tales from Deckadoo Drive series, the story is about second grader, Stella Endicott. Stella loves school. She loves her teacher. She loves her neighborhood. But, when Horace Broom, another second grader questions her truthfulness, the fun begins. Of course, the children end up as friends, but the adventures that get them there are quirky, down-to-earth, and hilarious.
DiCamillo's writing is so smooth that it is a pleasure to read. She always teaches something: in this case, all about metaphors AND the planets! Readers will flock to their libraries to find out more about Baby Lincoln, Mercy Watson, and the other neighbors on Deckadoo Drive. Put some paper out as students will want to write their own poems as well.
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