Marion Takes a Break
By Callie Barkley and Marsha Riti
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About this ebook
From violin lessons to training for an upcoming horse competition, Marion is scheduled to the max. Even though she always makes time for her duties at The Critter Club, she is beginning to feel overwhelmed. But when an accident forces Marion to slow down, Marion relies on her friends (the two- and four-legged ones) to cheer her up! As Marion’s ankle heals, she discovers a new talent—and realizes that winning isn’t everything.
With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Callie Barkley
Callie Barkley loves animals. As a young girl, she dreamed of getting a cat or dog of her own until she discovered she was allergic to most of them. It was around this time that she realized the world was full of all kinds of critters that could use some love. She now lives with her husband and two kids in Connecticut. They share their home with exactly ten fish and a very active ant farm.
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Marion Takes a Break - Callie Barkley
Too Much to Do
In the school cafeteria Marion saw Amy, Ellie, and Liz sitting near the window. Marion hurried over. She hoped she would have time to eat her lunch. The recess bell was going to ring in just ten minutes!
What took you so long?
Amy asked. She scooted down the bench to make space for Marion.
I couldn’t find my lunch!
Marion said, sitting down. I thought it was in my cubby, but it was actually in my backpack under my ballet shoes and leotard.
I’ve got to get organized! Marion thought as she started to eat. Better add that to my to-do list!
Marion was good at making lists. It helped to keep her busy life in order. Now that it was fall, Marion was busier than ever! She worked very hard in school and always got perfect grades. She also had piano lessons and ballet class every week.
Then there was her horse, Coco. Marion went to the stables at least three times a week. Having a horse was a lot of work, but Marion loved every bit of it.
So what were you talking about?
Marion asked. She took a big bite of her sandwich.
The kittens!
Ellie exclaimed. There was a new litter of kittens at The Critter Club, the animal shelter that the four girls helped run in their friend Ms. Sullivan’s barn. The girls had met Ms. Sullivan when they found her lost puppy, Rufus.
After that, Ms. Sullivan decided the town needed an animal shelter. She had an empty barn; Amy’s mom, Dr. Purvis, had a lot of advice to offer since she was a veterinarian; and the girls had lots of energy—plus a love of animals.
So The Critter Club began! Since then the girls had