Author Archives: Mrs. N

The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Mrs. N

The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart This is one of those YA books that I have no difficulty recommending to adults.  It’s smart and fun.  To her family, Frankie is Bunny Rabbit, the harmless baby sister.  To … Continue reading →

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Ms. Hannah is Bananas! – My Weird School #4

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Mrs. N

My Weird School #4: Ms. Hannah Is Bananas! by Dan Gutman So far, most of these books have tried to sneak a little bit of learning in with all the humor.  There have been some math problems and some extremely … Continue reading →

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Mrs. Roopy is Loopy! – My Weird School #3

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Mrs. N

My Weird School #3: Mrs. Roopy Is Loopy! by Dan Gutman The gross-out type humor escalates in this book, with a few bathroom jokes and the boys eating carrots that they’ve shoved up their nose.  Girls continue to be crybabies … Continue reading →

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Mr. Klutz is Nuts! – My Weird School #2

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Mrs. N

My Weird School #2: Mr. Klutz Is Nuts! by Dan Gutman Essentially, this whole book is just one big bribe.  When A.J. finds himself in the principal’s office for failure to complete his work and hurting a girl during a … Continue reading →

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Miss Daisy is Crazy! – My Weird School #1

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Mrs. N

My Weird School #1: Miss Daisy Is Crazy! by Dan Gutman So, I’ll start by admitting that this series is wildly popular, a huge hit with kids.  That said, I can’t say as I’m a fan.  I just have a … Continue reading →

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Back to School Preview (not a book)

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Mrs. N

Summer is over.  I say that with plenty of authority, and no respect for the actual calendar which seems to think summer ends in late September.  I beg to differ.  Summer ends the night before school starts, which happens to … Continue reading →

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Forever in Blue – The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Mrs. N

I have to say, as much as I do love this series, I am ready to smack Carmen, and I’m a bit tired of Brashares feeling the need to inject drama into everything.  This series is escapist reading.  I shouldn’t … Continue reading →

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Girls in Pants – The Third Summer of the Sisterhood

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Mrs. N

I think this is about when I should admit that even though I’m a grown-up, I really couldn’t wait to get back to reading this each time I put it down.  The style that Ann Brahsares uses really compels you … Continue reading →

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The Second Summer of the Sisterhood

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Mrs. N

The second book in the series meets up with the girls a whole year later. Usually with series books there’s an expectation that things pick up where they left off, but Brashares decided to skip the school year in favor … Continue reading →

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Winner – Paper Bag Princess

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Mrs. N

Congratulations to gideonfrog! You’ve won your very own copy of The Paper Bag Princess. I’ll be contacting you shortly.

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