Frankly, Frannie, a book by A.J. Stern, is about a young girl who is already ready to be a grown up. Frannie just wants a job. She has business cards and a resume, and she thinks she is ready and prepared to be an adult. Frannie's teacher takes Frannie and her class on a trip to a radio station. When Frannie sees that the chair with a microphone and headphones is empty, she decides the nice thing to do is jump in the seat and cover for the talk show host who is missing. Frannie gets in huge trouble after her parents and teacher finds out what she has done. Frannie didn't realize that wanting to grow up would cause all of these problems. The book shows students that it is important to do the right thing when you mess up and face the consequences and apologize for your actions.5 Higher Level Thinking Questions-1) What do you want to be when you grow up?2) Why do you think Frannie wanted to grow up so fast?3) Do you think she learned her lesson to not overstep her boundaries?4) What would you have done differently if you were in Frannie's position?5) Create a new ending to the book Frankly, Frannie.Stern, A., & Marts, D. (2010). Frankly, Frannie. New York: Grosset & Dunlap. Frannie is a girl who desperately wants to be a grown up. So desperate that she is trying to make herself like mustard by smelling it. Frannie is famous for her imagination getting the better of her, so much so that when the class is to go on a field trip to a radio station, she gets a special buddy to watch her. This doesn't stop Frannie from finding more trouble.Very sweet first chapter book about a girl who finds trouble even when she isn't looking for it. Accompanied by cartoon illustrations by Doreen Mulryan Marts, Frankly, Frannie manages to have a believable heroine who suffers realistic consequences from her choices. Slight suspension of disbelief when it comes to the scrapes she gets into, but still an enjoyable book.
What do You think about Frankly, Frannie (2010)?
Cute story, reminded me of the Gooney Bird Greene series. Probably perfect for the 5-10 age group.
—Nikisme2
This book is so funny. It is written wonderfully. Do good
—Karenchapinocha
