{"product_id":"mr-waynes-masterpiece-9780399160950","title":"Mr. Wayne's Masterpiece","description":"In this inspiring true story, beloved artist Patricia Polacco conquers her fear of public speaking, allowing her to discover her remarkable voice. A wonderful companion to \u003ci\u003eThank You, Mr. Falker \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Miss Chew\u003c\/i\u003e, it celebrates the lifelong impact of a great teacher. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSpeaking in front of an audience terrifies Trisha. Ending up in Mr. Wayne's drama class is the last thing she wants  But Mr. Wayne gives her a backstage role painting scenery for the winter play. As she paints, she listens to the cast rehearse, memorizing their lines without even realizing it. Then, days before opening night, the lead actress suddenly moves away, and Trisha is the only other person who knows her part. Will the play have to be canceled? It won't be an easy road--when Trisha tries to recite the lines in front of the cast, nothing comes out  But Mr. Wayne won't let her give up, and with his coaching, Trisha is able to become one of his true masterpieces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatricia Polacco\u003c\/b\u003e (www.patriciapolacco.com) is the prolific author and illustrator of ninety picture books. From the earliest days of her publishing career an enthusiastic and spirited speaker, she has visited over one hundred classrooms each year, not only speaking but listening to the hundreds of children that she meets. How she learned to speak in front of an audience may well be her most important personal story. She lives in Union City, Michigan, where she is not shy about speaking to the myriad children who come to visit her and the famous meteor, the object of one of Patricia's best-known stories.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50460194701586,"sku":"9780399160950","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_56263c2e-ee2d-4d3e-9a71-ac71a897ec81.jpg?v=1730033236","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/mr-waynes-masterpiece-9780399160950","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}