Fancy Nancy and the Mean Girl audiobook

Lucky me! My library doesn’t have this but this brand new book slipped through and was sent via our LINK+ sister library system, something that wouldn’t normally happen until 2012. I feel very fortunate that I didn’t have to wait to read this one.This is another wonderful Fancy Nancy book.On the back cover and on the page before the title page, it’s shown that this is a I can read 1 book, the second “easiest” after my first/shared reading up to 4, a total of 5 levels. I think this is an advanced 1, given that some “fancy” words are used; they are listed in the back of the book with their definitions, so this might be a vocabulary building book (although most of the words will be familiar unless read to younger kids) and also just a bit of a challenge for 1 level independent readers.The story addresses issues of bullying, fibbing, standing up for oneself in a constructive way, and being a good sport, and doing one’s best.Nancy doesn’t want to run on her team’s relay race because she’s not a fast runner and she’s a bit scared of a teammate (named Grace, which I found a tad amusing) who can be mean. Nancy handles her worry in different ways, some to be commended, and one a bit less so, but all are good for discussion. This would be a particularly good book to discuss bullying, to discuss doing one’s best in sports and other activities, and also being a good sport. I love how Nancy does eventually handle the situation, and appreciate that she did (eventually) talk to a parent about her concerns.I usually adore the illustrations in these and I did like these, particularly of the dog, Grace’s facial expressions, and some of the background scenery, but for some reason (something more to do with what was being depicted than the art style, I think) I didn’t like the illustrations as much as I usually do, but I still enjoyed them.I do really like Nancy.

Read for my boy at the library. He likes it.

Love how Nancy handled the mean girl :)

Fancy Nancy dreaded the track and field day at school. She was placed on the relay team, and when she ran in it last year she was too slow and her team lost. Fancy Nancy was teased by the other kids, and this year she is on the same team as the mean girl. The day before the race, Nancy ran and ran, hoping to get faster, but it didn't help. A story many children will be able to relate to, and it has a happy (although maybe not always realistic) ending.

** spoiler alert ** It tells you a lesson. At first grace was mean to Fancy Nancy. At the end, grace was nice to fancy Nancy.

Enjoyable! Gave me memories of reading them too my daughter. Very great adventures as always.

Great book for students to learn with how to deal with someone that isn’t nice to them and not make the students lose any confidence on who they are as a person

Fancy Nancy is a girl in elementary school who is afraid to let her relay team down on field day. She remembers from last year that she is not a very good runner and it just so happens that a girl on her team remembers too. Afraid of being bullied, Nancy decides to fake a foot injury to get out of field day. It seemed to be working until her dad admitted that he saw her switch the foot that was hurting her a couple times. Nancy confessed that she was worried about the girl from her team bullying her. In doing that, Nancy realized how silly she was being. When field day came she decided to stand up to the mean girl. She explained that she may not be fast, but at least she was a good sport. As the race ended Nancy's predictions came true and her team did not win. However, because of Nancy's courage she was not bullied by the girl. Instead, the girl offered Nancy a cookie and stayed to talk, without mentioning the race at all.I would recommend this book to girls in grades 2nd-4th. This is a chapter book so it may be advanced for some 2nd graders, but as we talked about in class it may not be out of reach for others. I think this book presents a relate-able story to girls at this age and the way Nancy handles her situation may inspire those who read it. The text is simple enough at level 1 reading, however Fancy Nancy is timeless to most girls in elementary school. An activity I would plan to go along with this book would be a flow chart. What was Nancy's problem? In what ways did she solve her problem? What where the results? I feel that this would reiterate the idea of doing what is right if my students ever found themselves in a similar situation, as well as offer an opportunity to learn more about flow charts. O'Connor, Jane. 2011. Fancy Nancy and the Mean Girl. HarperCollins Publishers.

This was my first Fancy Nancy book I've read. It went right along with our summer reading theme of fitness/sports! What's really great about this book is that it teaches kids "fancy" words, as Nancy calls them, such as "dread" & "sob" and what they mean. The story also teaches about teasing and if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all. After feeling like she'll let her team down in the Field Day race because she caused her team to lose the year before and mean girl Grace is on her team this year, Fancy Nancy tries to get out of it by faking an injury. Nancy's dad talks to her and she gives it her all at the race the next day. Even though she ends up losing, Nancy makes a new friend after telling Grace not to say mean things to her as that's not being a good sport. This is a fun read that teaches kids vocabulary, good sportsmanship, trying your best, & teasing all in one book!

It was lucky for me when I found a sort of chapter book version of Fancy Nancy. Perfect for first graders and me of course. Fancy Nancy and the Mean Girl emphasized how you need to stand up for yourself instead of letting someone make you feel like you are less. I forgot how much Nancy is into vocabulary so I got a surprise with all of her "fancy" new words. The plot was one that anyone can relate too although, I don't like the idea that Nancy gave up when she practiced running all week and found no improvement. That kind of sent the opposite message. Besides, that she dealt with very real situations and reacted how any kid would. The illustrations are fun and girly and I'd love to draw some of them. I plan on reading many more Fancy Nancy books in the future.

Fancy Nancy is dreading (a word she'll explain) Field Day! She's not a good runner, and is worried that she'll make her team lose the relay race. And on her team, there's a mean girl who says unkind (another vocabulary word) things about Nancy's abilities. How will Nancy cope? By trying her hardest -and- taking a bully to task!I've yet to dislike a Fancy Nancy book I've picked up, and this keeps the standard high.