Munsterer, Rebecca. Kat McGee and the School of Christmas Spirit. Illustrated by Georgianna
Manderoli. 2nd ed. New York: In This Together Media, 2012, 2013.
Formats: Paperback, eBook
ISBN-10:0985895632; ISBN-13:978-0-9858956-3-1; ISBN-10:0985895624;
ISBN-13:978-0-98589952-2-4
Ever since she had an accident on thas stuck like glue. Even worse, she lives in a household where she is the middle and only average child. So in fifth grade, Kat decides to reinvent herself. She sets her sights on the Totsville Christe roller coaster in four
years ago Kat McGee’s nickname “Kat McPee” hmas Pageant. However, Kat was not
chosen for ANY role in the biggest celebration in Totsville. Then it seems Mr. Mudge is bribing Principal Pratt to
have his daughter play the part of Mary, the pageant’s most coveted role.
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is the only one that believes she is special. Moreover,
it turns out she went to school with Mrs. Claus – THE MRS. CLAUS. Then there is the magic snow globe by her bed, that takes
her directly to the North Pole. Mrs. Claus runs The School of Christmas Spirit”
where real Elves are teachers, mentors, and chaperones and the chosen children
will learn worthiness, wonder, will, and whimsy. However, somehow, all is not as it should be. Is Kat unique enough to coach the reindeer and save
Santa and Christmas?
A great Christmas story with an underlying message of the
specialness of every child. Includes Christmas activities for families to build
the values and virtues Kat learns during her time at the North Pole and a
recipe for tasty Candyfruit Confection
(an every morning delight at The School of Christmas Spirit). It is too bad, Mr. Mudge and Principal Pratt
either didn’t get selected for Mrs. Claus’ school, or they forgot what they
learned. Well written and will appeal to late elementary school girls especially.
Ages 8-10
Rating 4.5 stars
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