This is the first book in a new series by Draper, who has begun extending beyond her usual young adult books. (Alas, removing the paper cover will not be enough, the outside of the book also is colored in light hughes and sparkles) A teacher could have more masculinely-inclined students focus on Sassy's brother, Sabin or on the tension-filled last few chapters. Of course, a teacher could still try to get boys to engage with the text. A teacher or parent may want to make sure to reinforce that point though. While fashion and appearance are emphasized, Sassy's Grammy still makes sure to reinforce the idea of inner beauty and strength. Rather it could be used as a literature circle read or individual recommendation. Since this is decidedly a "girl" book, what with the sparkles on the cover and with a protagonist that is very concerned with fashion and her appearance, a teacher may not want to assign this book to an entire class. It turns out, a visit from Grammy is just the first of several surprises. At the very least, so I can find out exactly how much such a sack would weigh.Īfter going through an eventful school day and dreaming of having more color in her school, Sassy is surprised by a visit from her grandmother. While I tend more toward a backpack myself, after reading how much stuff (although mainly small items) it holds, I can't help but want my own Sassy Sack. Sassy's sack is a super-purse, filled with everything she needs.
With her colorful Sassy Sack over her shoulder everyday, she takes on wearing her drab blue and white school uniform, being the youngest child in a family of five that are always calling her "Little Sister" instead of her name. Nine-year-old Sassy loves to express herself. Sassy: Little Sister is NOT My Name! New York: Scholastic Press. Jump-by-jump descriptions of the Double Dutch championships may rescue this tale for diehard jump-rope fans. Overflowing with rambling conversations and extraneous details, Draper's ( Forged by Fire) narrative is often awkward ("The huge gym was filled with crisply ironed T-shirts, frantic practice jumps in the halls and parking lot, and the electric excitement of competition and challenge"). Tornadoes hit the school, it becomes apparent that the Tolliver twins, who dress entirely in black and terrorize their classmates, are actually sensitive fellows behind their intimidating façades. Randy, whose mother walked out several years ago, hasn't told anyone that his father, a long-distance truck driver, has been missing for weeks. Delia has managed to hide her inability to read from her parents and teachers, but she doubts she can pass the proficiency test that will enable her to graduate to ninth grade and continue competing in Double Dutch jump rope.
Secrets, not all of them credible, abound among the eighth-grade protagonists of this disappointing novel.
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