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title: "The Talent Show"
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# The Talent Show

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Review: Awesome - A very exciting story ! I like how they give disruption of the people at the start of the story. The climax was exhilerating
Review: Great Ensemble Cast & Humorous Eco-Undertones - As a 3rd grade teacher, I'm always on the lookout for books that will capture young readers. Dan Gutman always does a great job in that department, especially reluctant readers. Kids in my class have become readers reading his "Weird School" series! No, this is not one of them, and if you are looking for AJ and friends in this book, you will be disappointed. It is a higher reading level book than the other series, which I think is the beauty in Dan Gutman's books. I've had many kids who start with the "Weird School" books, who then are looking for the next step up with a familiar author friend. "The Talent Show" reminds me of the ensemble sit-com TV shows that are out there as you get to see all of these different characters who are united by the story line (a talent show to earn money after a tornado hit the school). Everyone is working for a common goal. As an aside, our school had a fire this past year, and I see many similarities on how people can come together to unite after an unfortunate situation. Also, as a teacher at a Maryland "Green" School, I still chuckle over the humorous ending (ah, but I can't give it away!). It really makes the book!! I know some people commented about some vocabulary issues...I didn't see that. Plus, even 3rd, 4th, 5th graders benefit from partner reading/reading alouds (it builds listening vocabulary)--many parents forget that and stop reading to children when they're old enough to read to themselves. I most certainly see this as a great book, and can't wait to read it aloud to my 3rd grade classroom because there are some elements I wish to discuss with them!! I think you'd be remiss to dismiss this book!!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #327,621 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #240 in Children's Country Life Books #553 in Children's Performing Arts Fiction #2,365 in Children's School Issues |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (36) |
| Dimensions  | 5.13 x 0.6 x 7.63 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| Grade level  | 3 - 7 |
| ISBN-10  | 1416990046 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1416990048 |
| Item Weight  | 5.6 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 224 pages |
| Publication date  | July 24, 2012 |
| Publisher  | Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers |
| Reading age  | 8 - 12 years |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome
*by A***R on May 28, 2025*

A very exciting story ! I like how they give disruption of the people at the start of the story. The climax was exhilerating

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Ensemble Cast & Humorous Eco-Undertones
*by V***A on August 2, 2010*

As a 3rd grade teacher, I'm always on the lookout for books that will capture young readers. Dan Gutman always does a great job in that department, especially reluctant readers. Kids in my class have become readers reading his "Weird School" series! No, this is not one of them, and if you are looking for AJ and friends in this book, you will be disappointed. It is a higher reading level book than the other series, which I think is the beauty in Dan Gutman's books. I've had many kids who start with the "Weird School" books, who then are looking for the next step up with a familiar author friend. "The Talent Show" reminds me of the ensemble sit-com TV shows that are out there as you get to see all of these different characters who are united by the story line (a talent show to earn money after a tornado hit the school). Everyone is working for a common goal. As an aside, our school had a fire this past year, and I see many similarities on how people can come together to unite after an unfortunate situation. Also, as a teacher at a Maryland "Green" School, I still chuckle over the humorous ending (ah, but I can't give it away!). It really makes the book!! I know some people commented about some vocabulary issues...I didn't see that. Plus, even 3rd, 4th, 5th graders benefit from partner reading/reading alouds (it builds listening vocabulary)--many parents forget that and stop reading to children when they're old enough to read to themselves. I most certainly see this as a great book, and can't wait to read it aloud to my 3rd grade classroom because there are some elements I wish to discuss with them!! I think you'd be remiss to dismiss this book!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Four Stars
*by L***K on September 5, 2014*

Ok book!

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