Interference Powder

By Jean Hanff Korelitz

Book Overview

Eleven-year-old Nina would like more than anything to take singing lessons, but her mother wants to see an improvement in her grades first. When Nina fails another test, she retreats to the comfort of art class, and with the encouragement of a mysterious substitute teacher named Charlemagne, draws a picture of her life as she would like it--with a perfect test score. Imagine her surprise when in a matter of seconds--and with the help of a little "interference powder" provided by Charlemagne--that picture becomes reality, and that reality turns out to be less than perfect In this delightful children's literature debut from a well-known writer for adults, the lines of reality and fantasy are comfortably and hilariously blurred, while the importance of self-awareness comes into sharp focus.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761452753
• ISBN13: 9780761452751
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Two Lions
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.9" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 9 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 6

Customer Reviews

great story for young girls

This book is a breezy, fun read about friendship and growing up. The girl's adventures are magical in a way, but the story is grounded in a very real-world situation, a 5th grade girl trying to figure out who she is, who her real friends are, and what matters in life. What's great is that the message is not preachy and didactic, but heartfelt and very clear. I think it will help young girls think about identity-- while also making them laugh.