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Sassy's school is doing a musical performance that is going to be televised, and Sassy wants to sing with the choir. However, it's no secret that Sassy can't sing. But she has also been hiding a big secret . . . for the past year she has been taking pizcolo lessons, and she's quite good at it. Instead of tuneless croaks, she produces lovely, lyrical tones from her silver instrument. But she has to prove to the music teacher not only that she's needed in the show, but also that she can make a difference in the performance. Praise for Sassy, LITTLE SISTER IS NOT MY NAME: Full of strong, believable characters. . . . - SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL . . . Draper hits her middle grade target. . . Filled with energy and opinion, Sassy more than lives up to her name. -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Sassy might be small, but she's the right size to save the day. . . Newly independent readers will . . . look forward to more stories about her life and family. -- KIRKUS REVIEWS

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Sharon Draper is the acclaimed author of many books for teens, including the NEW YORK TIMES bestsellers WE BEAT THE STREET and COPPER SUN, the 2007 Coretta Scott King Award winner. Additional works include FORGED BY FIRE, TEARS OF A TIGER, and THE BATTLE OF JERICHO, all Coretta Scott King Honor Books. Sharon is also the author of the middle-grade Sassy series, including LITTLE SISTER IS NOT MY NAME, THE BIRTHDAY STORM, THE SILVER SECRET, and THE DAZZLE DISASTER DINNER PARTY. A highly respected educator and speaker, Sharon was the 1997 National Teacher of the Year.

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