First Day Jitters (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781580890540)

Everyone knows that sinking feeling in the pit of the stomach just before diving into a new situation. Sarah Jane Hartwell is scared and doesn't want to start over at a new school. She doesn't know anybody, and nobody knows her. It will be awful. She just knows it. With much prodding from Mr. Hartwell, Sarah Jane reluctantly pulls herself together and goes to school. She is quickly befriended by Mrs. Burton, who helps smooth her jittery transition. This charming and familiar story will delight readers with its surprise ending.

Fun, energetic illustrations brighten page after page with the busy antics surrounding Sarah Jane. FIRST DAY JITTERS is an enchanting story that is sure to be treasured by anyone who has ever anticipated a first day of school.

Author: Julie Danneberg
ISBN-10: 1580890547
ISBN-13: 9781580890540
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Language: English
Published: 02/01/2000
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 10.10h x 8.30w x 0.30d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 41001 / First Day Jitters

Award: Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 03/15/2000 pg. 379
Booklist 03/15/2000 pg. 1386
School Library Journal 05/01/2000 pg. 133
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2000 pg. 265 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Newsweek 12/11/2000 pg. 72
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2000 pg. 265 - Recommended, Satisfactory