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Making Mistakes on Purpose

By Elise Primavera

By Elise Primavera

By Elise Primavera

By Elise Primavera

By Elise Primavera
Read by Katherine Kellgren

By Elise Primavera
Read by Katherine Kellgren

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Part of Ms. Rapscott's Girls

Part of Ms. Rapscott's Girls

Part of Ms. Rapscott's Girls

Paperback $8.99

Oct 03, 2017 | ISBN 9780147517685 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Ebook $6.99

Oct 11, 2016 | ISBN 9780698407947 | 7-9 years

Audiobook Download $18.00

Oct 11, 2016 | 370 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About Making Mistakes on Purpose

    The charming sequel to Ms. Rapscott’s Girls. Children of busy parents attend a whimsical school where they go on magical adventures. For fans of Mary Poppins and The Mysterious Benedict Society.

    Includes beautiful black-and-white illustrations throughout.

    Great Rapscott School for Girls of Busy Parents is not your typical boarding school. Students arrive in boxes, birthday cake is served for breakfast, and two very talented corgis assist the rather quirky headmistress. This semester, the girls will learn how to get to The Top, but the semester is not off to a good start. One of the girls doesn’t make it back to school and when her friends try to rescue her, they wind up at the Bottom of the Barrel. Luckily, Ms. Rapscott knows that learning to fail is the secret to Going Far in life.

    About Making Mistakes on Purpose

    Students at a whimsical school for children of busy parents learn silly lessons about manners, friendship, and going far in life, in book two of the series that’s tailor-made for a new generation of Mary Poppins fans

    Great Rapscott School for Girls of Busy Parents is not your typical boarding school. Students arrive in boxes, birthday cake is served for breakfast, and two very talented corgis assist the rather quirky headmistress. This semester, the girls will learn how to get to The Top, but the semester is not off to a good start. One of the girls doesn’t make it back to school and when her friends try to rescue her, they wind up at the Bottom of the Barrel. Luckily, Ms. Rapscott knows that learning to fail is the secret to Going Far in life. 

    Complete with charming black-and-white illustrations, this sequel to Ms. Rapscott’s Girls is full of, warmhearted lessons, spirited adventure, and good cheer.

    About Making Mistakes on Purpose

    Students at a whimsical school for children of busy parents learn silly lessons about manners, friendship, and going far in life, in book two of the series that’s tailor-made for a new generation of Mary Poppins fans

    Great Rapscott School for the Daughters of Busy Parents is not your typical boarding school. Students arrive in boxes, birthday cake is served for breakfast, and two very talented corgis assist the rather quirky headmistress. This semester, the girls will learn how to get to The Top, but the semester is not off to a good start. One of the girls doesn’t make it back to school and when her friends try to rescue her, they wind up at the Bottom of the Barrel. Luckily, Ms. Rapscott knows that learning to fail is the secret to Going Far in life. 

    This sequel to Ms. Rapscott’s Girls is full of warmhearted lessons, spirited adventure, and good cheer.

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    About Elise Primavera

    Elise Primavera has been writing and illustrating award-winning children’s books for more than 25 years. She is the creator of the bestselling picture book Auntie Claus and has published several illustrated novels, including Ms. Rapscott’s Girls and its sequel, Making… More about Elise Primavera

    About Elise Primavera

    Elise Primavera has been writing and illustrating award-winning children’s books for more than 25 years. She is the creator of the bestselling picture book Auntie Claus and has published several illustrated novels, including Ms. Rapscott’s Girls and its sequel, Making… More about Elise Primavera

    About Elise Primavera

    Elise Primavera has been writing and illustrating award-winning children’s books for more than 25 years. She is the creator of the bestselling picture book Auntie Claus and has published several illustrated novels, including Ms. Rapscott’s Girls and its sequel, Making… More about Elise Primavera

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Puffin Books
    Oct 03, 2017 | 384 Pages | 5-1/16 x 7-3/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780147517685

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Dial Books
    Oct 11, 2016 | 160 Pages | 7-9 years | ISBN 9780698407947

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $18.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Oct 11, 2016 | 370 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780735287860

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    Praise

    Praise for Making Mistakes on Purpose: 

    “This sequel enhances the story, gives deeper life to characters, and provides a greater depth in the novel’s setting.” —School Library Journal

    “Quirky and whimsical…. Reminiscent of classic tales such as Pippi Longstocking and Mary Poppins, this book will appeal to readers who enjoy subtle humor sandwiched by warm-hearted lessons.”—School Library Connection

    Praise for Ms. Rapscott’s Girls:

    A spring 2015 Indie Next Pick 
    Nominated as a finalist for the California Young Reader Medal (CYRM)

    “Whimsical and magical with a dose of gentle social satire.” — New York Times Book Review

    * “Fits neatly into the literary world of Mary Poppins and Nanny Piggins… An invigorating romp with more adventures on the horizon.” —Booklist, starred review

    “Move over, Mary Poppins, and make way for Ms. Rapscott…these adventures will entice young readers to take Ms. Rapscott’s advice and get ‘lost on purpose’ in a great story.” —BookPage

    “Quirky and imaginative, aimed at middle-graders who like their fiction with a twist.” —Kirkus Reviews 
     
    “The suggestion of a new school term will leave readers eager for another outing.” —Publishers Weekly
     
    “The story is unpredictably unique.” —School Library Journal

    “Fans of Mrs. Piggle Wiggle will enjoy the feisty nature of this novel. “ —School Library Connection 

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