Arthur and the Recess Rookie: Arthur Good Sports Chapter Book 3

By Marc Brown

Book Overview

Fans of Arthur can take their reading to the next level with this illustrated chapter book featuring themes of empathy and teamwork when Francine learns that her competitive nature is hurting a friend's feelings.

It's recess and the game of the day is kickball Francine loves kickball because she is always team captain and her team always wins. She finds herself frustrated when she gets stuck with George on her team and always picks him last. He has many strengths but kickball is not one of them. When the class is tested on their other skills, Francine learns what it feels like to not be picked for something. Will this be enough to get her to change her ways as a cutthroat kickball captain?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316121053
• ISBN13: 9780316121057
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.2" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4

Customer Reviews

A nice lesson in fairness

Francine learns that it isn't always sheer physical skill that makes a good team - strategy is important. The gang also takes some time to think about how it feels to be the last one picked for a team - you know that feeling. Never sappy but engaging, a good story in a great series. Stephen Krensky has done a good job with these books. Why is it that Marc Brown's name is on the cover?