About the book
This Newbery Honor classic, illustrated by a Caldecott Medalist, is a beautifully written tribute to the power of kindness, acceptance, and standing up for what's right.
Wanda Petronski is ridiculed by her classmates for wearing the same faded blue dress every day. She claims she has one hundred dresses at home, but everyone knows she doesn’t. When Wanda is pulled out of school one day, the class feels terrible, and classmate Maddie decides that she is \"never going to stand by and say nothing again.\"
A timeless, gentle tale about bullies, bystanders, and having the courage to speak up.
Editions of Hundred Dresses
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780152052607
- EBook
- ISBN 9780547540450
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This Newbery Honor classic, illustrated by a Caldecott Medalist, is a beautifully written tribute to the power of kindness, acceptance, and standing up for what's right.
Wanda Petronski is ridiculed by her classmates for wearing the same faded blue dress every day. She claims she has one hundred dresses at home, but everyone knows she doesn’t. When Wanda is pulled out of school one day, the class feels terrible, and classmate Maddie decides that she is \"never going to stand by and say nothing again.\"
A timeless, gentle tale about bullies, bystanders, and having the courage to speak up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hundred Dresses about?
This Newbery Honor classic, illustrated by a Caldecott Medalist, is a beautifully written tribute to the power of kindness, acceptance, and standing up for what's right.
Wanda Petronski is ridiculed by her classmates for wearing the same faded blue dress every day. She claims she has one hundred dresses at home, but everyone knows she doesn’t. When Wanda is pulled out of school one day, the class feels terrible, and classmate Maddie decides that she is \"never going to stand by and say nothing again.\"
A timeless, gentle tale about bullies, bystanders, and having the courage to speak up.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Hundred Dresses?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Religious and spiritual stories
Where can I read a sample of Hundred Dresses?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780152052607
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Hundred Dresses?
Eleanor Estes
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Hundred Dresses is available as paperback(ISBN 9780152052607) and ebook(ISBN 9780547540450)
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