by Patricia Reilly Giff · Puffin · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780140505306
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«The Almost Awful Play» is the illustrated children's book by Patricia Reilly Giff, published by Puffin in paperback (32 pages, in English).
Ronald Morgan, a second-grader, is rehearsing a play with his class that seems doomed to failure. With his attitude and his antics, Ronald manages to turn the performance around and turn the predicted disaster into a success for everyone. A relatable story about school, teamwork, and the confidence to solve problems with imagination.
This title belongs to the series of children's books featuring Ronald Morgan, illustrated by Susanna Natti. The edition was originally published in 1985 by Puffin Books.
Recommended for early readers aged 4 to 8, especially for those who enjoy everyday, humorous school stories.
Patricia Reilly Giff was an American author and teacher born in Brooklyn, New York, United States. She was educated at Marymount Manhattan College, where she was awarded a B.A. degree, and St. John's University, where she earned an M.A. and Hofstra University, where she was awarded a Professional Diploma in Reading and a Doctorate of Humane Letters. After spending some twenty years as a full-time teacher, she began writing, specializing in children's literature. Giff resided in Trumbull, Connecticut, along with her husband Jim and their three children. Giff's writing workshops have influenced other children's authors such as Tony Abbott and Elise Broach. She was a Newbery Honor, ALA Best Book For Young Adults, and Christopher Award laureate.
