
Vintage bookshelf · 1970s
Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great
- First published
- 1972
- Reading stage
- For older children
Reading this with your child
This 1972 story follows Sheila, whose confident performance often hides her secret worries. It's a summer story that is great for discussing how bravery can look to those on the outside. Recommended for older children.
Poetry, activities, and longer fiction. Check the parent notes before choosing these for a younger child.
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Publication history & sources
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