Books Like Stage Fright
Families who loved Stage Fright by Marcia Thornton Jones often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Stage Fright by Marcia Thornton Jones often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is facing their first big stage performance, school recital, or high stakes group project. It is the perfect antidote for kids who feel paralyzed by the fear of things going wrong in front of an audience. Through a playful, spooky lens, the story explores how unpredictable disruptions, symbolized by meddling ghosts, can be managed when friends stick together and keep their sense of humor. The narrative follows Jeff, Cassidy, and Nina as they prepare for a class play, only to have their props bring along some uninvited, singing spectral guests. Parents will appreciate how it validates the very real 'butterflies' children feel while modeling resilience and the importance of supporting one's peers. It is an accessible, lighthearted read for the early elementary years that turns a stressful milestone into a fun, ghostly mystery.
