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Mrs. Green declares the class will put on a new school play this semester. Excited, the students eagerly audition for roles in the adaptation of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." Hubie, however, is unexpectedly the only student who prefers to stay in the audience, feeling nervous about performing. As the school prepares for the production, themes of courage, friendship, and the challenges of stepping into the spotlight unfold.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Mike Thaler
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