The first grade Thanksgiving play is right around the corner, and Freddy Thresher is facing a theatrical disaster. While all of his friends are excitedly cast as Pilgrims and Native Americans, there is one role that nobody in the classroom wants to touch. Unfortunately, Freddy draws the short straw and is stuck playing the embarrassing part of the holiday turkey. With the class bully already teasing him, Freddy is dreading the moment he has to step onto the stage in feathers. Thankfully, some wise advice from his grandfather and the school principal helps him look at his unlucky casting in a brand new light. This humorous and heartwarming chapter book beautifully tackles the sting of classroom embarrassment. With a supportive family and a change of perspective, Freddy proves that sometimes the silliest roles steal the show.