Anyone who has ever tried to rouse a youngster out of bed will relate to the extreme measures that Flannery McKracken’s parents must take to get her ready for school.  Waking Flannery requires the firing of a cannon, the orderliness of a marching band, not to mention the saintly composure of seven fairy godmothers.  Here, imaginatively detailed drawings amuse and entertain, while engaging narrative speaks straight to the heart of the matter. This tale is destined to inspire youngsters to wake with newfound zeal — any day of the week.