Mr. Wayne's Masterpiece

In this inspiring true story, beloved artist Patricia Polacco conquers her fear of public speaking, allowing her to discover her remarkable voice. A wonderful companion to Thank You, Mr. Falker and The Art of Miss Chew, it celebrates the lifelong impact of a great teacher.

Speaking in front of an audience terrifies Trisha. Ending up in Mr. Wayne's drama class is the last thing she wants But Mr. Wayne gives her a backstage role painting scenery for the winter play. As she paints, she listens to the cast rehearse, memorizing their lines without even realizing it. Then, days before opening night, the lead actress suddenly moves away, and Trisha is the only other person who knows her part. Will the play have to be canceled? It won't be an easy road--when Trisha tries to recite the lines in front of the cast, nothing comes out But Mr. Wayne won't let her give up, and with his coaching, Trisha is able to become one of his true masterpieces.

Author: Patricia Polacco
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Published: 08/12/2014
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.80w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780399160950
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.6
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 170907 / Mr. Wayne's Masterpiece


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 05/12/2014
Kirkus Reviews 06/01/2014
School Library Journal 07/01/2014 pg. 73
Booklist 07/01/2014 pg. 88
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2014 pg. 56

About the Author
Patricia Polacco (www.patriciapolacco.com) is the prolific author and illustrator of ninety picture books. From the earliest days of her publishing career an enthusiastic and spirited speaker, she has visited over one hundred classrooms each year, not only speaking but listening to the hundreds of children that she meets. How she learned to speak in front of an audience may well be her most important personal story. She lives in Union City, Michigan, where she is not shy about speaking to the myriad children who come to visit her and the famous meteor, the object of one of Patricia's best-known stories.