Call Me Oklahoma!
Gr 2-4-A humorous and encouraging tale about standing up to bullies of all shapes and sizes and remaining true to oneself. When Paige Turner announces to her family at breakfast that she's going to be a new person in the fourth grade, she really means it: from her new red clogs, to her matching bandana, all the way up to her name. Paige insists that she be called "Oklahoma," sure that the courageous moniker will pave the way for a brave, new Paige. As she deals with high monkey bars, asserting herself, and the class talent show, she learns that being brave is about more than just a name. The story also highlights the importance of being a good friend and acting responsibly. Paige is an inspiring and lighthearted character whom kids will like. Recommend this one to fans of Barbara Park's Junie B. Jones and Jane O'Connor's Fancy Nancy.-Terry Ann Lawler, Burton Barr Library, Phoenix, AZα(c) Copyright 2011.  Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc.  No redistribution permitted.