Making Mistakes on Purpose

By: Elise Primavera

Narrated by: Katherine Kellgren

Students at a whimsical school for children of busy parents learn silly lessons about manners, friendship, and going far in life, in book two of the series that’s tailor-made for a new generation of Mary Poppins fans

Great Rapscott School for the Daughters of Busy Parents is not your typical boarding school. Students arrive in boxes, birthday cake is served for breakfast, and two very talented corgis assist the rather quirky headmistress. This semester, the girls will learn how to get to The Top, but the semester is not off to a good start. One of the girls doesn’t make it back to school and when her friends try to rescue her, they wind up at the Bottom of the Barrel. Luckily, Ms. Rapscott knows that learning to fail is the secret to Going Far in life.

This sequel to Ms. Rapscott’s Girls is full of warmhearted lessons, spirited adventure, and good cheer.

Critic reviews

Praise for Making Mistakes on Purpose:

"This sequel enhances the story, gives deeper life to characters, and provides a greater depth in the novel’s setting." —School Library Journal

"Quirky and whimsical.... Reminiscent of classic tales such as Pippi Longstocking and Mary Poppins, this book will appeal to readers who enjoy subtle humor sandwiched by warm-hearted lessons."—School Library Connection

Praise for Ms. Rapscott’s Girls:

A spring 2015 Indie Next Pick

“Whimsical and magical with a dose of gentle social satire.” — New York Times Book Review

* “Fits neatly into the literary world of May Poppins and Nanny Piggins… An invigorating romp with more adventures on the horizon.” —Booklist, starred review

“Move over, Mary Poppins, and make way for Ms. Rapscott...these adventures will entice young readers to take Ms. Rapscott’s advice and get 'lost on purpose' in a great story.” —BookPage

"Quirky and imaginative, aimed at middle-graders who like their fiction with a twist." —Kirkus Reviews

"The suggestion of a new school term will leave readers eager for another outing." —Publishers Weekly

“The story is unpredictably unique.” —School Library Journal

"Fans of Mrs. Piggle Wiggle will enjoy the feisty nature of this novel. " —School Library Connection

Amazing book!

I loved the book so much. And I’m sure you will too! :) ( it is great)

AMAZING

One of the funniest books! If I am ever having a bad day, this makes me laugh and relax just a little more. So fun for anyone from toddler to mid teens

Amazing book, fun, good for kids.

What made the experience of listening to Making Mistakes on Purpose the most enjoyable?

Its very different from other books

Who was your favorite character and why?

Fay was my favorite character because she was very sweet innocent and funny.

What about Katherine Kellgren’s performance did you like?

the way Katherine Kellgren read the book kept it alive and interesting by the emotion she put into her words.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

`I listened to the whole thng while doing Loundry

Fabulous!

I loved this narration by Katherine Kellgren. I will listen to it again and again for her voices as well as for the lessons taught in the book by the author, Elise Primavera. Bravo!

Wow!!

I haven’t read a book that makes me smile like this in years! I can’t wait for the sequel!