Marion Takes a Break

When an injury slows her down, Marion counts on The Critter Club to help her realize what's most important.

From violin lessons to training for an upcoming horse competition, Marion is scheduled to the max. Even though she always makes time for her duties at The Critter Club, she is beginning to feel overwhelmed. But when an accident forces Marion to slow down, Marion relies on her friends (the two- and four-legged ones) to cheer her up As Marion's ankle heals, she discovers a new talent--and realizes that winning isn't everything.

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

Author: Callie Barkley
Publisher: Little Simon
Published: 07/09/2013
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 7.20h x 5.50w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781442467729
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.4
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 159916 / Marion Takes a Break


Review Citation(s):
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 pg. 58 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
Callie Barkley loves animals. As a young girl, she dreamed of getting a cat or dog of her own until she discovered she was allergic to most of them. It was around this time that she realized the world was full of all kinds of critters that could use some love. She now lives with her husband and two kids in Connecticut. They share their home with exactly ten fish and a very active ant farm.

Marsha Riti illustrated the picture book The Picky Little Witch by Elizabeth Brokamp and The Critter Club series by Callie Barkley. She lives in Austin, Texas, where she likes to take long walks, stopping frequently to pet neighborhood kitties.