Filled with wit and wisdom this is a book that both the young and the old can enjoy. The characters are warm and friendly and the illustrations are veFilled with wit and wisdom this is a book that both the young and the old can enjoy. The characters are warm and friendly and the illustrations are very cute, too....more
I feel that this is a well written book that kids and adults can enjoy together. I look forward to reading this book to my kids. I like it because it'I feel that this is a well written book that kids and adults can enjoy together. I look forward to reading this book to my kids. I like it because it's funny and yet it's not just fluff, it's actually quite thought provoking and even touching at times. I look forward to reading more books by this author.
I had to laugh at Mama's system for diseases. It sure sounds like cruel and inhumane punishment to me! I had heard of people doing this for the Chicken Pox, but I didn't know that they did this for the Mumps and Measels too. Sure am glad we have vaccinations for these diseases now!
One of the things that I like about this book is that sometimes it's hard to tell if Tom is a good kid or a bad kid. He is most definitely an extremely bright 10 year old boy and sometimes he uses his "Great Brain" to help people, but does he only do it for a financial prophet or is he really a kid with a Great Brain and a big heart? I like that Tom's character doesn't fit into the usual "good guy" mold or "bad guy" mold because real people don't fit into these molds anyway. Also, giving the hero weaknesses makes it even more thought provoking.
Making each chapter a separate short story makes it perfect if you want to read it aloud to your kids because you can read a chapter and then discuss it, then go onto the next one.
I also got a kick out of the way that he ended the book. The book ended with Tom's great reformation, it leaves you with the idea that Tom has completely changed and that things get really dull, "so dull that there is no more to tell." But he went on to write several more books!?!...more
This book was enjoyable to read because Poppy is a mother now and is struggling with a teenage son, I have three teenagers in my house now so I felt lThis book was enjoyable to read because Poppy is a mother now and is struggling with a teenage son, I have three teenagers in my house now so I felt like I could relate to Poppy even though she is a mouse. I think there are enough funny moments with the son Junior and his skunk friend, Mephites to appeal to kids, too. I highly recommend this book to Poppy fans....more
This is a fun book! I think it would make a great read aloud. Ida Early is referred to as a "mountain Mary Poppins", but I see her more as a Calamity This is a fun book! I think it would make a great read aloud. Ida Early is referred to as a "mountain Mary Poppins", but I see her more as a Calamity Jane kind of person. One of the reasons that I liked the book was because I felt like I could relate to Ida. She is a socially awkward person and since all of us have some social anxieties in one form or another, Ida is a character all of us can identify with or at least sympathize for.
I understand that there are more of these "Ida books". I'd be interested in finding out if the others are as good as the first. ...more
The main character in this book is a strong-willed 14 year old girl who desperately wants go to high school. The setting is 1925, a time when educatioThe main character in this book is a strong-willed 14 year old girl who desperately wants go to high school. The setting is 1925, a time when education wasn't as important as farm chores, especially for girls. I love stories about spunky young ladies and I love stories about people who value education, so this book is a good combination. It doesn't hurt that the book was written by one of my favorite authors.
My son said that his 3rd grade teacher read this book aloud to the class. I can see how this book would make a good read aloud for that age group. I think that it could lead to a good group discussion....more
I would have given the book a two or a three star rating except it has one major flaw that I wasn't able to overlook. The main character, a 6th graderI would have given the book a two or a three star rating except it has one major flaw that I wasn't able to overlook. The main character, a 6th grader named Greg, is selfish, dishonest, and disloyal to his friends and family. All through the entire book every time something goes wrong he blames everyone around him, he never learns to accept responsiblity for his actions. I understand that this is completely normal for a 6th grader to behave this way, but as a mother, I don't want to encourage this behavior. I think that when we as adults (parents,teachers, librarians)make these kind of books available to kids, we unwittingly send them the message that it's ok to act like this.
I understand that this is supposed to be humorous and that many will say that I need to lighten up, but as a mother of three teenagers, I don't see it as funny, I just think it's sad. ...more
Poppy is my favorite from the Tales of Dimwood Forest Series. Poppy is quite the plucky, brave and determined little mouse. It was thrilling to read hPoppy is my favorite from the Tales of Dimwood Forest Series. Poppy is quite the plucky, brave and determined little mouse. It was thrilling to read how she defeats the evil Ocax!...more
Nate the Great is Awesome! I especially like his quirky friend, Rosamond with all of her cats. I also love Nate the Great's dry sense of humor. Nate the Great is Awesome! I especially like his quirky friend, Rosamond with all of her cats. I also love Nate the Great's dry sense of humor. ...more
I really like this series because each book is a fun adventure for kids with a little snippet of history. I think its a great way to introduce young cI really like this series because each book is a fun adventure for kids with a little snippet of history. I think its a great way to introduce young children to a lifetime of reading and learning....more
I think that Natalie Babbit's strength as a writer is that her stories are always very thought provoking. It takes a great deal of talent to write a bI think that Natalie Babbit's strength as a writer is that her stories are always very thought provoking. It takes a great deal of talent to write a book that is simple enough for a child to read, and yet has enough substance to interest an adult.
Out of the three books (Kneeknock Rise, Tuck Everlasting and Delicious) that I've read by this author I think that this one is my favorite. I plan to read it to my two daughters. ...more
Another Dimwood Forest Tale to read to Preston - Yeah!!! So far, we love all of the Tales of Dimwood Forest by Avi. He is an awesome writer! I've beenAnother Dimwood Forest Tale to read to Preston - Yeah!!! So far, we love all of the Tales of Dimwood Forest by Avi. He is an awesome writer! I've been reading this series to my ten year old son and I think that I am enjoying it just as much as he is. He loves adventure stories and he loves animals so this series seems to be perfect for him. The only thing that he didn't like in this book was the romance, it was a little too sappy for him.
We are looking forward to reading the next book in the series "Ereth's Birthday"....more
Junie B. Jones is LOL hilarious!!! My kids really love for me to read these books aloud to them. Reading time is fun time with Junie B! I think my favJunie B. Jones is LOL hilarious!!! My kids really love for me to read these books aloud to them. Reading time is fun time with Junie B! I think my favorite one is Sneaky Peaky Spying....more
Another excellent read by one of my favorite authors! Avi is such an amazing writer! His books are such a joy to read - total fun! I have read two of Another excellent read by one of my favorite authors! Avi is such an amazing writer! His books are such a joy to read - total fun! I have read two of the Dimwood Forest Tales to my son now and we can't wait to start reading the next one....more
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