| Definition: | | Shrinking Violet Violet is loud and boisterous and funny--but only when she`s by herself or with her best friend, Opal. At school Violet is shy and quiet--especially around Irwin, the class bully. But when Irwin`s behavior threatens to ruin the class play, Violet gets past her shyness and stops Irwin from spoiling the production. Watercolor illustrations accompany the text. more details ... |