Books with title Acting Up

All Howard wants to be, when he grows up, is a plumber, like his dad.But Howard's mum had other ideas. For she has decided that Howard is gifted and artistic. Yes – Howard’s got talent.So first there are the violin lessons - only whenever Howard starts to play, his teacher bangs her head against the wall. Then there are the ballet lessons - only Howard's dancing partner ends up in a wheely bin.Finally, there is the Miss Reedpole Academy of Dramatic Art. And to Howard's astonishment, he seems to have a flair for acting. (He's especially good at acting half-wits.) Roles follow, on the professional stage. Then a part in a TV advertising campaign as The Lumpy Bar Kid.Has Howard's luck changed? Does greatness beckon? Or is it all about to go wrong again?A book for children of all ages - especially those fond of acting up.

The power of pretending is in full force with more than 20 activities of acting and mime exercises. Sprinkled in are notes on theater arts and variations of the activities. Enjoy kids improvisation, role-playing and mime activities for all ages. Enjoy both individual and group pretending and acting games. Stimulate today's kids' curiosity exciting their imagination and developing their interest in the performing arts.

Sam Foster is the hero of this YA comic novel by Ted Staunton. He's six foot four, and over his high school years has adopted the Slouch - an attempt to draw less attention to himself in crucial situations. In school, for example, or when walking with friends who are much shorter. Sam's got talent - he's the drummer in a rock band named ADHD, and he's also a sometime assistant to Hope Springs' registered eccentric/blowhard J. Earl Good enough. What Sam has to figure out is how to show sufficient responsibility to finally reach the heights of "maturity" his parents hold out as a measure. Dealing with his anarchistic girlfriend Martha is one challenge - she loves breaking all the rules. In addition there are the normal hazards of drinking too much before the school dance, getting his drivers' permit, deserving the trust of his parents when they leave him and his friend Darryl alone for the weekend, completing all the volunteer hours he needs to acquire before graduation - and stick handling his way by the oppressive Mr. Tegwar, surely one of the least appealing of teachers at the high school. Sam's worst fear is letting people down - which of course means letting himself down as well. By the end of this comic novel, Sam has figured out a number of things - among them that he and his girl friend are not suited to each other, and that adults are not always as mature as they appear to be. He has absorbed some of the rules for achieving maturity, though he has not yet reached that pinnacle.

I know I'm not pretty and will never have a boyfriend. My friend Rigby thinks he's pretty great despite his stocky and super average appearance, I wish I had his confidence.We both want to be cast in our high school's theatre for social justice project. But neither of us are the type to get cast when there are so many other pretty people. The thing is our dreams come true, not only on stage but something starts between us that I never could have anticipated. Fans of Cape Disappointment Book 1 will enjoy this novella. It's the story of another couple in the same seaside town. If you love Young Adult Contemporary romance, check it out. This is also a good choice for those who loved John Green's book or the Hulu series Looking for Alaska.

Back Cover Summary Hello, I’m Granny Mae. Years ago I had popped a bowl of buttery popcorn to enjoy during a movie I anxiously anticipated watching that evening. Only I did a no-no; that being I put the bowl right next to me in bed. As the movie came on, I promptly fell asleep. Long after the movie had gone off, I woke up. Carefully I moved out of bed so as not to spill the contents of my bowl. I turned on the light to find thousands of ants in the bowl and thousands more traveling from the popcorn bowl, up the wall, and out my bedroom window. These ants were not everywhere but were only in a thick but orderly line out the window. They looked like tiny construction workers. There are over 14,000 species of ants all over the world. In places like the Amazon and rain forests, more species are discovered daily. In California, where I live, there are 270 species. I am thankful most are not house invaders.

Hello, I'm Granny Mae. Years ago I had popped a bowl of buttery popcorn to enjoy during a movie I anxiously anticipated watching that evening. Only I did a no-no; that being I put the bowl right next to me in bed. As the movie came on, I promptly fell asleep. Long after the movie had gone off, I woke up. Carefully I moved out of bed so as not to spill the contents of my bowl. I turned on the light to find thousands of ants in the bowl and thousands more traveling from the popcorn bowl, up the wall, and out my bedroom window. These ants were not everywhere but were only in a thick but orderly line out the window. They looked like tiny construction workers. There are over 14,000 species of ants all over the world. In places like the Amazon and rain forests, more species are discovered daily. In California, where I live, there are 270 species. I am thankful most are not house invaders.

Hello, I'm Granny Mae. Years ago I had popped a bowl of buttery popcorn to enjoy during a movie I anxiously anticipated watching that evening. Only I did a no-no; that being I put the bowl right next to me in bed. As the movie came on, I promptly fell asleep. Long after the movie had gone off, I woke up. Carefully I moved out of bed so as not to spill the contents of my bowl. I turned on the light to find thousands of ants in the bowl and thousands more traveling from the popcorn bowl, up the wall, and out my bedroom window. These ants were not everywhere but were only in a thick but orderly line out the window. They looked like tiny construction workers. There are over 14,000 species of ants all over the world. In places like the Amazon and rain forests, more species are discovered daily. In California, where I live, there are 270 species. I am thankful most are not house invaders.