I am still being inspired by the Olympics. I watched the ice dancing and ski jumping last night. Congratulations to the Canadians, Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, on a moving performance and the gold medal. Tessa's name, Virtue, made me think about Olympic values and character, which also got me to thinking about books. In particular, I got to thinking about a fun chapter book series that always seems to tie character development into the adventure.
“Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo: On Thin Ice”
By Nancy Krulik
Illustrated by John and Wendy
For Ages 7 – 10
• Katie’s antics are always fun and funny with great messages about character, friendship, and seeing the world through other people’s eyes. Rate 4 (fun, magic, character lesson)
Katie is an ordinary student at Cherrydale Elementary School, except for one small detail — the magic wind. She never knows when the wind will show up or where she’ll end up when it’s finished blowing, and that makes fun and interesting situations. Think “Freaky Friday” but it’s not a mother-daughter thing.
Katie has a couple winter sports escapades. In “On Thin Ice” an Olympic skater comes to town and so does the magic wind. When Katie turns into the skater she ends up on the ice… on her bottom that is. Katie thinks of a way to fix them mess just as the magic wind returns. Suddenly Katie is a famous snowboarder and things are headed downhill quickly.
Katie’s antics are always fun and funny with great messages about character, friendship, and seeing the world through other people’s eyes.
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