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Felix Stands Tall
By (Author) Rosemary Wells
Illustrated by Rosemary Wells
Candlewick Press,U.S.
Candlewick Press,U.S.
1st March 2017
United States
Children
Fiction
Paperback
32
Width 152mm, Height 229mm, Spine 3mm
91g
Humorously captures the fluidity of social dynamics and proves that its possible to captain ones own destiny. Publishers Weekly
Felix has a new best friend! With take-charge Fiona, anything seems possible, and before Felix knows it, she sweeps him into singing and dancing with her as pixies in the talent show. But right after Felixs first-prize triumph, trouble waits in the wings. Can he pull himself together and face down the bullies
The details in Wells' illustrations showcase Felix's and Fiona's different personalities brilliantly and cleverly stretch the story out to the endpapers. Concise and kid-appropriate language combines with darling drawings (who can resist cute little guinea pigs) for another feather in Wells' literary cap.
Kirkus Reviews
A worthy addition to memorable picture books about bullying and self-worth, like Helen Lesters Hooway for Wodney Wat (HMH, 2002) and Anna Dewdneys Llama, Llama and the Bully Goat (Viking, 2013).
School Library Journal
With a cast of guinea pigs who correspond to instantly recognizable human types, this series opener from Max and Ruby creator Wells humorously captures the fluidity of social dynamicsand proves that its possible to captain ones own destiny.
Publishers Weekly
The notion of a shy protagonist standing up for himself in order to fend off a friends goofy ideas is an interesting twist on the theme of self-assurance. Fine for reading aloud.
Booklist Online
Felix personifies the problems that most children face, and provides a useful conversation starter about bullying and standing up for oneself.
School Library Connection