Andy Shane would like to pick Egypt for his first-ever Culture Fair project. But Dolores Starbuckle says she is the Queen of Egypt, and she won't give Andy Shane a moment's peace until he agrees to do the project together. But Andy is not so sure he wants to work with the bossy Dolores. Will the two friends find a way to cooperate?

Andy Shane and the Queen of Egypt

Jennifer Richard Jacobson

scholastic

Zoe’s the smartest,” said Vanessa, I’m the best actress, and you, Winifred Fletcher . . .” she said, turning to Winnie. You are the best” Winnie waited to hear what Vanessa would say. It seemed as if Vanessa had to check every cupboard in her brain to find an answer. How do you know if you’re really good at something and not just ordinary? Can you be the best at something if you really want to? With humor and insight, Jennifer Richard Jacobson captures the complex emotions of jealousy, competition, self-doubt, and, ultimately, self-acceptance.

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Live Oak Media (NY)

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Paw Prints 2008-07-10

Paper Things

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Activities, Crafts & Games

Candlewick on Brilliance Audio

"Andy and Dolores tangle as they try to negotiate their bumpy friendship. . . .An upbeat volume for confident beginning readers." -- THE HORN BOOK The school Culture Fair is coming up, and Andy Shane has to pick an African country to learn about. Deciding isn't easy for Andy, so he's glad when Granny Webb gives him a scarab beetle, which he knows is a symbol of Egypt. But when Andy tries to tell Ms. Janice, Dolores Starbuckle springs up with her gold jewelry and glitter sandals and claims that she is the queen of Egypt. Dolores always gets her way -- but this time Andy doesn't feel like caving in. What will it take for him to share his project with the bossy queen? Fans of the endearing Andy Shane will be happy to see him holding his own in his new early-chapter-book adventure.

Andy Shane & the Queen of Egyp

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