· Ms. Rapscott's Girls is like a literary fusion of Roald Dahl, P.L. Travers, and an amalgamation of every boarding school novel ever written. In fact, it's so thoroughly infused with the spirit of Roald Dahl that as I listened*, I couldn't help but picture the characters as if /5. After being shipped to the school in flying boxes, the students are not as keen on the adventures as Ms. Rapscott. Nonetheless, after time, the girls begin to see the beauty and fun in the "less travelled road" which is the Great Rapscott School. Elise Primavera, author and illustrator of the "Auntie Claus" (Houghton Harcourt) series and The Secret Order of the Gumm Street Girls (HarperCollins, ), /5(49). · Bestselling author Elise Primavera has created an irresistible, richly illustrated story about finding your way. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY MAR 2, In this breezy novel, Primavera (Libby of High Hopes) evokes the spirit of such larger-than-life characters as Willy Wonka and Mary Poppins with Ms. Rapscott, the mysterious, take-charge, and oddly.
Ms. Rapscott's Girls Audible Audiobook - Unabridged Elise Primavera (Author), Katherine Kellgren (Author, Narrator), Listening Library (Publisher) 0 more out of 5 stars 50 ratings. Ms. Rapscott's Girls. by Elise Primavera Katherine Kellgren Audiobook. Listen to a sample Listen to a sample Description; Creators; Details; Reviews; Fans of Mary Poppins will love this whimsical tale of a boarding school for children of very busy parents, where an extraordinary headmistress teaches them life lessons about courage, adventure. Elise Primavera liked Olivia Lyndaker's review of Ms. Rapscott's Girls: "When I listened to this book a few years ago, I thought it was absolutely hilarious, which I still think it is.:) I don't know how someone could ever think of an idea to write a book like this, but I'm sure glad it was written!
After being shipped to the school in flying boxes, the students are not as keen on the adventures as Ms. Rapscott. Nonetheless, after time, the girls begin to see the beauty and fun in the "less travelled road" which is the Great Rapscott School. Elise Primavera, author and illustrator of the "Auntie Claus" (Houghton Harcourt) series and The Secret Order of the Gumm Street Girls (HarperCollins, ), blends artful drawings with a whimsical story line. Ms. Rapscott's Girls is a modern book with a classic theme. Reviewed in the United States on December 3, Verified Purchase. This book teaches several values for "growing up" and developing teamwork and loyalty. The characterizations are varied, humorous, touching, and just satirical enough to make a point. 4th 5th Grade Book Club Ms. Rapscott's Girls by Elise Primavera February Milpitas Library AGENDA AGENDA Author Discussion Activity Jeopardy ELISE PRIMAVERA AUTHOR 25+ years of writing and illustrating In she illustrated the Christmas Brochure for the White House She.
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