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Performance jitters

Something Wild by Molly Ruttan

March 2, 2023 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Hannah loves playing violin, but not in front of people. Of course, she has a recital. On the day of, Hannah wishes for Something Wild to happen. And due to some wonderful imaginative situations, the laughs (and some well needed inspiration and self-confidence) happen. Molly Ruttan has created a tale of cleverness and overcoming stage fright in a fresh, vibrant, manner. Story and text mix together to create magic and humor. Overall, the ideas that Hannah get (her outfit disappears, dolphins in the fountain whisk […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fiction, Health Tagged With: Imagination & Play, Molly Ruttan, music, New Experience, Performing Arts, Social Themes, Something Wild

BlackRaven's CBR15 Review No:135 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fiction, Health · Tags: Imagination & Play, Molly Ruttan, music, New Experience, Performing Arts, Social Themes, Something Wild ·
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