Marty McGuire

In her charming debut chapter book, Kate Messner introduces Marty McGuire, a spirited third grader who prefers catching frogs to playing dress-up. When assigned the role of princess in the class play, Marty believes a mistake has been made but soon decides to put her unique spin on the performance by incorporating a live frog. Her improvisational flair transforms the show into an unforgettable experience, leading her to discover that she might just find her own version of a happy ending.