Books like Presenting Patti by Susan Saunders

Matilda is a spirited, gifted girl who uses her extraordinary powers to transform a neglectful school and empower her classmates, all while keeping humor and tenderness at the heart of the story.

In Camp Green Lake, a boy named Stanley Yelnats must dig endless holes for a supposedly reformatory camp that really hides a buried truth.

Ivan, a gorilla who has lived behind glass in a shopping‑mall circus for 27 years, learns new meaning for art and friendship when a baby elephant named Ruby arrives.

Mexican farm workers must adjust to life in California during the Great Depression.

A nine‑year‑old girl named Ada escapes her abusive home amid World War II, joining her brother in London’s evacuation; she learns to ride a pony, reads, and finds a new family with Susan Smith while watching for German spies.

Ten‑year‑olds Petra and Calder tackle a mysterious art heist when a Vermeer vanishes, using their unique skills to solve a cross‑continental scandal.

Phillip's Blind and Timothy's Compass: The Cay

Learn practical techniques to overcome stage fright, communicate clearly, and maintain audience interest with Dale Carnegie’s proven strategies for effective speaking.

Julie discovers the truth about her new friend Carla, set in San Francisco in 1977, focusing on the themes of honesty and friendship in a historical context.

Amelia embarks on a journey to find her Aunt Tanner, her former cheerleader teammates, and the boy she once thought of as a friend, all while dodging ex-boyfriend's tell-all book and navigating the complex dynamics of their family's past and present. A lighthearted and humorous adventure story for young readers, perfect for fans of 'The Fault in Our Stars' and 'Wonder'.

A young boy discovers music and friendship with the help of a washed-up musician in the summer of 1969.

Ever since that day Patti had to stay after school, she’s been acting weird. She won’t do anything with her friends. But the excuses she gives aren’t the truth—because Kate, Stephanie, and Lauren have seen her somewhere else! And in the company of a cute older boy. But even a game of Truth or Dare doesn’t force Patti to tell her secret. What is Patti up to? Her Sleepover Friends are determined to find out, even if it means spying on her!

Learn Steve Jobs‑style storytelling and presentation techniques with Carmine Gallo’s step‑by‑step guide, uncovering the operating system behind his compelling, audience‑captivating talks.

Patti teams up with her Sleepover Friends to outwit a skeptical classmate by winning contests at the Winter Carnival, from sled races to sculpting icy masterpieces.

Patti’s Valentine's Day adventure unfolds as she welcomes a shy new girl, helps her little brother adjust to school, and wonders if she’ll find a special secret admirer.

Turn Any Presentation into a Landmark OccasionEver wish you could captivate your boardroom with the opening line of your presentation, like Winston Churchill in his most memorable speeches? Or want to command attention by looming larger than life before your audience, much like Abraham Lincoln when, standing erect and wearing a top hat, he towered over seven feet? Now, you can master presentation skills, wow your audience, and shoot up the corporate ladder by unlocking the secrets of history's greatest speakers.Author, historian, and world-renowned speaker James C. Humes--who wrote speeches for five American presidents--shows you how great leaders through the ages used simple yet incredibly effective tricks to speak, persuade, and win throngs of fans and followers. Inside, you'll discover how Napoleon Bonaparte mastered the use of the pregnant pause to grab attention, how Lady Margaret Thatcher punctuated her most serious speeches with the use of subtle props, how Ronald Reagan could win even the most hostile crowd with carefully timed wit, and much, much more.Whether you're addressing a small nation or a large staff meeting, you'll want to master the tips and tricks in Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln. "As a student of speech, I very much enjoyed this intriguing historic approach to public speaking. Humes creates a valuable and practical guide."--Roger Ailes, chairman and CEO, FOX News"I love this book. I've followed Humes's lessons for years, and he combines them all into one compact, hard-hitting resource. Get this book on your desk now."--Chris Matthews, HardballFrom the Trade Paperback edition.

Sam tries to make new friend Buddy after his mother's sudden death in fifth grade, but fears it will tear him away from his best friend Alex.

Addie's bad day: A Tale of Friendship and Self-acceptance

Three adopted sisters in London train in ballet and on stage, each discovering a unique talent.