Popsicle Stick Bridge

 The Popsicle Stick Bridge

The Popsicle Stick Bridge, a short story, by Marlane Kennedy describes how a girl learns not to judge a book by its cover and to keep her head high. Cassandra is a fourth-grader who meets Robert while working on a group project. When the teacher announced the project all Cassandra wanted to run to her best friend. However, her friend had moved away and Cassandra was too shy to ask someone else. So, her teacher pairs her up with Robert whom she does not want to partner with, and Robert has the same thoughts. Then Robert gives an idea for their project. As the day goes on she learns more about him. The next day, when it was time to test their bridge, they broke the class record. She breaks out of her shell and becomes friends with Robert.

The Popsicle Stick Bridge is an inspiring short story and I think there are some lessons to be learned throughout. Cassandra and Robert have some great moments showing how they change after being partnered together. Cassandra shows more friendliness toward Robert as they start to warm up to each other. Also, I learned lessons like don't judge a book by its cover. They both had a lot of judgment toward each other but moving past that they both came out of their shells and got rid of that judgment. The Popsicle Stick Bridge is a great short story and the lessons learned are very important.