Grade Level: LowerEl (1st – 3rd grade) Number of Pages: 72
VOYA Rating: 3Q 4P (with elementary readers)
Recommended

Melissa Abigail Rose is back for her 4th adventure. Missy is excited for the class field trip to the state capitol because it means they are going on a bus ride, get special snacks and no have to do any schoolwork. As they were touring the state capitol, Missy learns that there is no gift shop. She can’t believe it. In fact, she was is so upset about it, that she demanded to see the governor and tell him what she thought of the state capitol! Will Missy get in trouble or will she change the governor’s mind?

This is a nice book for emerging readers, with colorful and exciting illustrations. Readers will learn words like “rotunda” and state birds, mottos, flags and what the governor does. The dialogue will make readers laugh and want to find out what happens by the end of the field trip.

This can be a stand alone book or as part of the four book series. Great for emerging readers who need the illustrations help decode the meaning of the text. It’s good for silent reading. The chapters will make younger readers excited to read a chapter book. There are some laugh out loud parts in the text and the illustrations make it even funnier. This book would make a great addition to a government or state capitol book display. There is no AR quiz for this book (yet) but there are for the first 3 books. Students will learn about the importance of becoming involved in the government. Even little changes can be important. ( )