A shy boy with asthma starts first grade -- and comes into his own -- in this appealing story for early chapter book readers.
Six-year-old Monty doesn’t have a brother, a sister, or a pet. What he does have is asthma, which sometimes makes it hard to breathe and often makes him feel like he’d rather be somebody else. And now that he’s starting first grade, he’s very nervous about being with all those kids he won’t know.
Luckily, he loves to read -- even really hard books -- and has a talent for finding things, from a cocooning caterpillar to classmates who want to be in his very own club. Soon Monty discovers that being himself can be pretty great after all.
With a gentle humour and familiar situations that children will relate to.
About the author
Johanna Hurwitz is the award-winning author of more than sixty books for young readers, including the Riverside Kids series. She lives in Great Neck, New York.
About the illustrator
Anik Scannell McGrory has illustrated several books for children. She lives in Tarrytown, New York.
Review
"MOSTLY MONTY is a delightful chapter book, with whimsical illustrations that are perfect for the realistic yet uplifting story starring an endearing main character." Kidsreads.com
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