Short

Julia is very short, recently lost her best friend, her dog Ramon, and is desperate for something meaningful in her life and somewhere to belong. When her mother suggests she audition for a local theatre group, with reluctance Julia does and isn’t amused when she is cast as a Munchkin but when she meets the little theatre group with heart, Julia discovers the theatre world, makes good friends, and learns a lot about her self-worth. This humorous novel for grades 5-7is suitable for read-aloud, literature circles, and independent novel study, and can prompt inquiry activities and discussion of self-esteem, labelling people, overcoming obstacles, and self-acceptance.