Synopses & Reviews
Pushy Dolores really wants Andy to do a school project together — but sometimes you need to take your time to make the right choice.The school Culture Fair is coming up, and Andy Shane has to pick an African country to learn about. Deciding isnt easy for Andy, so hes 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 doesnt 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.
About the Author
Jennifer Richard Jacobson has written numerous books for younger readers, including two other critically acclaimed stories about Andy Shane. She lives in Yarmouth, Maine.
Abby Carter is the illustrator of all the books in the Andy Shane series as well as MY HIPPIE GRANDMOTHER by Reeve Lindbergh. She lives in Hadlyme, Connecticut.