Mattie Breen has been the new girl in school more times than she cares to remember. She and her mother have recently moved again; this time they are living with Uncle Potluck. School will be starting in a few short weeks, and Mattie is dreading it.
In the meantime Uncle Potluck, the school custodian, has invited Mattie to tag along as he get things ready at the school. Mattie finds the time with her uncle and the organized way he operates to be quite calming. She has always loved to write so she begins taking notes about all things custodial. As her notebook fills up, Mattie dreams of being an apprentice custodian once school starts. Having the excuse of helping her uncle could help her avoid the parts of school she hates the most like recess and lunch. Mattie doesn't think she is very good at making friends which tend to be essential during free times like lunch and recess.
Author Linda Urban creates a likeable character with Mattie Breen. Readers are sure to become her friend as she navigates her new surroundings and learns to voice her needs and wants.
Thank you to Michigan teacher Colby Sharp for recommending this little gem.
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