First Day Blues

First Day Blues
First Day Blues

First Day Blues

By Peggy King Anderson

Decision Is Yours

JUVENILE FICTION

64 Pages, 5.25 x 7.5

Formats: Trade Paper

Trade Paper, $8.95 (US $8.95) (CA $9.95)

ISBN 9780943990729

Rights: WOR

Chicago Review Press (Jan 1992)
Parenting Press

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Overview

It#&8217;s Megan#&8217;s first day at a new school in a new town, and she is very nervous. This story encourages readers to choose from a series of alternatives and decide, within the safe environment of the book, what happens next. How can Megan get over the jitters and make new friends?

Author Biography

Peggy King Anderson has taught writing to adults through community college programs for more than 20 years. She also teaches writing workshops in elementary, middle and high schools. She is the author of,#&160;or contributor to, five children#&8217;s books, including The Fall of the Red Star and A Horse#&8217;s Tale. She lives in Kirkland, Washington.

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