Mr. Wayne's Masterpiece
  • Published: 12 August 2014
  • ISBN: 9780399160950
  • Imprint: Putnam
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $39.99

Mr. Wayne's Masterpiece

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Polacco's teacher stories are always her bestselling; in this inspired story about overcoming the fear of speaking in public, a gifted drama teacher takes Patricia Polacco onstage to conquer that fear and find her voice.

In this inspiring true story, beloved artist Patricia Polacco conquers her fear of public speaking, allowing her to discover her remarkable voice. A wonderful companion to Thank You, Mr. Falker and The Art of Miss Chew, it celebrates the lifelong impact of a great teacher.
 
Speaking in front of an audience terrifies Trisha. Ending up in Mr. Wayne’s drama class is the last thing she wants! But Mr. Wayne gives her a backstage role painting scenery for the winter play. As she paints, she listens to the cast rehearse, memorizing their lines without even realizing it. Then, days before opening night, the lead actress suddenly moves away, and Trisha is the only other person who knows her part. Will the play have to be canceled? It won’t be an easy road—when Trisha tries to recite the lines in front of the cast, nothing comes out! But Mr. Wayne won’t let her give up, and with his coaching, Trisha is able to become one of his true masterpieces.
  • Published: 12 August 2014
  • ISBN: 9780399160950
  • Imprint: Putnam
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $39.99
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Praise for Mr. Wayne's Masterpiece


Gifts of the Heart
"Once again the energetic lyricism of [Polacco's] watercolors is a triumph. Winter always finds Polacco in her element, and her scenes of snug interiors and snowy landscapes find the emotional truths."--Publishers Weekly

The Art of Miss Chew
"The joy of artistic creation and the value of teachers who are willing to look outside the box come through clearly in the first-person narrative and Polacco's fluid illustrations."--PW
"Full of color and movement. . . . [Polacco's] first-person narration tells her tragedy and triumph in a very down-to-earth way, using the tone of the 11-year-old she was."--Kirkus Reviews
"The moving memoir will resonate with any student who has struggled with reading and should also spark empathy among their classmates."--Booklist
"Heartwarming tribute. . . . Detailed representational paintings bring to life scenes that evoke both true sorrow and absolute joy."--School Library Journal

Patricia Polacco is the recipient of over 75 awards and honors, including the California Book Award, Parents' Choice Award, Jefferson Cup Award, New York Times Notable Book of the Year, Bank Street Best Book, and the New York State Association of Educators and Librarians Best Book of the Year for Pink and Say, which has also received numerous state awards. Her January's Sparrow was a CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People, an IRA Teachers Choice, and a Michigan Notable Book. She was also honored with Author of the Year 2004 from the Michigan Reading Association and The Golden Kite Award for Chicken Sunday, as well as Michigan Reading Association Notable Book for An Orange for Frankie. Her Junkyard Wonders received a Louisiana Young Readers Choice Award, and was also nominated for the Texas Children's Crown Award, Sequoyah Book Award and California Young Reader Medal. What honors her most, however, is her immense fan base. When she visits an area like Dallas or Westchester County or Orlando, she stays for weeks at a time. Her books regularly make the New York Times bestseller list.

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