La magie de Manie (French Edition), by Michelle J. Fournier

This novice high/intermediate low FRENCH reader focuses on three high school French students from Maine participating inManie Musicale,an international bracket-style competition of sixteen contemporary French songs.

Julie is a shy basketball star who struggles in French but loves music. She is bullied by Gabi, a popular girl with Canadian roots who is misunderstood by her friends. Mohamed is a new Mainer from Sngal whose English is poor but who is not afraid to stand up to bullies. Tension mounts as the competition comes to a close and the students have to navigate complex social interactions while confronting their fears and hoping to win the grand prize – concert tickets in Boston to see a famousManie Musicalesinger. Can the magic of music bring them all together?

Level 2-3

isbn 979-8989844708

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