Just Plain Penny
Jacket Art by Pat Porter
Houghton Mifflin

Ages 8-12

When Penelope Poppen decides to put on a play over the summer, she discovers the difference between real and invented drama, between fantasy and reality.

To complicate matters the kids in the cast have their own idea about the characters they play. Lars Larsson, Penny’s handsome leading man, keeps flirting with beautiful blonde Rosemary Tea—and that’s not in the script! And bossy Nicole plays an evil witch—and really acts like one. At least Orvis, the mad scientist, is cooperating. He’s concocting a secret potion for the play’s surprise ending. When the curtain goes up on opening night, the play’s surprise ending really is a surprise—for everyone!

“Children who like fast-paced humor should really take to this one” –– Booklist.

Just Plain Penny
Jacket Art by Pat Porter
Hardcover
Houghton Mifflin
ISBN: 0-395-52807-0

This book is currently not available, but will be back in print in 2007! Jacket Art © by Pat Porter