Muggie Maggie is an exuberant bright third grade girl. She is full of life until the third grade.

In third grade you have to learn cursive writing; Maggie doesn t care for all of those fancy squiggles and complex strokes. Her mother is very supportive but she herself pays no heed for cursive. Maggie works through her issues and even though it is frustrating she keeps her eyes on the prize. This book has a unique point of view. How Maggie shows perseverance and stubbornness is all a little bit baffling. Maggie shows a lot of determination but for how long? Will Maggie work through all her frustrations? Or will she give up in herself?