Will Stephanie Get the Story? (Girls Know How)

by Ellen Langas Campbell and Ellen Langas

Will Stephanie Get the Story? is the first title in the GIRLS KNOW HOW® series, which encourages young readers to consider a variety of careers and how they can achieve their goals. With a focus on... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0974360406
• ISBN13: 9780974360409
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Girls Know How
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.8" x 0.3" x 5.3"

Customer Reviews

Get this story!

I bought this book for my daughter who is an avid reader and she really liked it. She finished it in only a couple nights of before-bedtime reading because she was so interested in the book. I then read it for myself and discovered why she enjoyed it so much. Not too deeply buried in a very readable story about Stephanie's desire to join her gradeschool newspaper are real lessons about actually writing a story, the value of persistence and hard work, and a couple of insights into sibling and child-parent relationships that every parent would want their child to think about. I think I had a knowing smirk on my face many times while reading this book! The concepts and how they are presented are completely appropriate for the 8-12 age group. The story is positive overall, but does not omit mention of the struggles encountered, the choices to be made, and the sacrifices necessary to really excel at a favorite activity. Stephanie is ultimately a great success, but the truly important lesson is in her initial failure and the hard work she must do to become successful. Incorporating a real-life role model as part of the book is a nice touch that makes the message more than 'just a story.' The general format seems well-suited to a series covering different professions or other pursuits, and I'll be sure to give these to my daughter (and son -- no reason to leave all the fun to girls!) as they become available.