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Jackie
The Adventures of a Little Boy Trying to Grow Up
John Tammela
2014 Finalist
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Children - Grade 4th-6th
Reviewed by Kathryn Bennett for Readers' Favorite
Jackie: The Adventures of a Little Boy Trying to Grow Up by John Tammela shows you how boys had fun in the 1930s and 1940s. Jackie grew up in a Finnish household in Niagara Falls on the Canadian side. He was the youngest boy with two older brothers, who constantly found a way to pick on him, and one older sister. It is a true to life story and takes us through the growing up stages, and how to have fun as a child with snow ball fights and more.
I love a coming of age story that is also true and John Tammela gives me what I like to read in the stories. While I am not old enough to have grown up when Jackie did, reading the story brought me back to my own childhood, little snippets and memories that you can enjoy. Jackie himself seems to be such a purely lovely child. I know all children have their moments but that innocence to the world that children have is fantastic, and I wish we didn’t lose it when we got older. This story to me is also a reminder of a simpler time that we have all lost; things were so different for children in the late 1930s than they are today. Some things were better and somethings were not as good, I think. John Tammela has written a beautiful story that is to be enjoyed from cover to cover. I had trouble setting this one down and enjoyed every single word.
Jackie: The Adventures of a Little Boy Trying to Grow Up by John Tammela shows you how boys had fun in the 1930s and 1940s. Jackie grew up in a Finnish household in Niagara Falls on the Canadian side. He was the youngest boy with two older brothers, who constantly found a way to pick on him, and one older sister. It is a true to life story and takes us through the growing up stages, and how to have fun as a child with snow ball fights and more.
I love a coming of age story that is also true and John Tammela gives me what I like to read in the stories. While I am not old enough to have grown up when Jackie did, reading the story brought me back to my own childhood, little snippets and memories that you can enjoy. Jackie himself seems to be such a purely lovely child. I know all children have their moments but that innocence to the world that children have is fantastic, and I wish we didn’t lose it when we got older. This story to me is also a reminder of a simpler time that we have all lost; things were so different for children in the late 1930s than they are today. Some things were better and somethings were not as good, I think. John Tammela has written a beautiful story that is to be enjoyed from cover to cover. I had trouble setting this one down and enjoyed every single word.
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The Power of Two
Lori J. Sawicki
2014 Honorable Mention
200 Pages
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Children - Grade 4th-6th
Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
The Power of Two by Lori J. Sawicki is a beautiful story of family, friendship and bullying. Jamie Corman is a sixth grader who gets kicked out of Sadie's Too Cool Club. She finds herself being ignored and bullied by Sadie and her friends. She meets Pru Wheeler, another sixth grader, who manages to read Jamie very well. She realizes the power Sadie has over her is because of Jamie's busy parents and self-centered sister. Pru and Jamie start a lacrosse team that includes all those who are ignored by the Too Cool Club. But the game sees Jamie coming face to face with Sadie and the unexpected ending makes it an engrossing read.
It is a story of family, friendship, love, loss, courage, hope and strength. The story has a powerful message for children and the portrayal of characters is unique and refreshing. They reflect the kind of society we live in and highlight the deeper meaning of friendship. The issues of bullying and death have been handled with a lot of compassion and expertise and will evoke heartfelt emotions in readers. It is a powerfully moving story that is a recommended read for all children. It teaches the importance of standing up for each other and being in each other's lives. The roller coaster ride of emotions will leave readers excited and exhilarated. It is a fast paced, poignant story and it is a must-read. An absolutely stunning book with an excellent plot and beautiful message.
The Power of Two by Lori J. Sawicki is a beautiful story of family, friendship and bullying. Jamie Corman is a sixth grader who gets kicked out of Sadie's Too Cool Club. She finds herself being ignored and bullied by Sadie and her friends. She meets Pru Wheeler, another sixth grader, who manages to read Jamie very well. She realizes the power Sadie has over her is because of Jamie's busy parents and self-centered sister. Pru and Jamie start a lacrosse team that includes all those who are ignored by the Too Cool Club. But the game sees Jamie coming face to face with Sadie and the unexpected ending makes it an engrossing read.
It is a story of family, friendship, love, loss, courage, hope and strength. The story has a powerful message for children and the portrayal of characters is unique and refreshing. They reflect the kind of society we live in and highlight the deeper meaning of friendship. The issues of bullying and death have been handled with a lot of compassion and expertise and will evoke heartfelt emotions in readers. It is a powerfully moving story that is a recommended read for all children. It teaches the importance of standing up for each other and being in each other's lives. The roller coaster ride of emotions will leave readers excited and exhilarated. It is a fast paced, poignant story and it is a must-read. An absolutely stunning book with an excellent plot and beautiful message.
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Sir Princess Petra's Talent
The Pen Pieyu Adventures
Diane Mae Robinson
2014 Bronze Medal
106 Pages
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Children - Grade 4th-6th
Reviewed by Bil Howard for Readers' Favorite
Talent School? Why on earth should a princess knight have to go to talent school? In Sir Princess Petra’s Talent by Diane Mae Robinson, Princess Petra is commanded by the Royal Rule Book to attend Talent School and complete a certification of a proper princess talent before the age of ten. In the event that she did not complete talent school by age ten, then the royal magician would turn her into a frog and she would live in the bogs for five years. Having hushed the howling dragon in the Forest of Doom, Princess Petra is not happy about pursuing a proper princess talent, telling her father that it is sissy princess stuff. The tale that unfolds as Princess Petra, accompanied by Prince Duce Crablips, starts on her journey to Talent School and the discovery of her proper princess talent brings the reader to a surprise ending. What is Princess Petra’s talent?
The second book in the Pen Pieyu Adventures, Sir Princess Petra’s Talent continues a series of tales in the kingdom of Pen Pieyu that is peppered with the unique humor of Diane Mae Robinson. This is a fun book that sends a reluctant Sir Princess Petra on a quest to seek her proper princess talent. The reluctance is soon forgotten, as is often the case with 9-year-olds, and the hilarious adventure leads to a wonderful lesson about discovering our special skills and talents. Humorous, adventurous and revealing, Sir Princess Petra’s Talent is a delightful and meaningful continuation of an already wonderfully imaginative series.
Talent School? Why on earth should a princess knight have to go to talent school? In Sir Princess Petra’s Talent by Diane Mae Robinson, Princess Petra is commanded by the Royal Rule Book to attend Talent School and complete a certification of a proper princess talent before the age of ten. In the event that she did not complete talent school by age ten, then the royal magician would turn her into a frog and she would live in the bogs for five years. Having hushed the howling dragon in the Forest of Doom, Princess Petra is not happy about pursuing a proper princess talent, telling her father that it is sissy princess stuff. The tale that unfolds as Princess Petra, accompanied by Prince Duce Crablips, starts on her journey to Talent School and the discovery of her proper princess talent brings the reader to a surprise ending. What is Princess Petra’s talent?
The second book in the Pen Pieyu Adventures, Sir Princess Petra’s Talent continues a series of tales in the kingdom of Pen Pieyu that is peppered with the unique humor of Diane Mae Robinson. This is a fun book that sends a reluctant Sir Princess Petra on a quest to seek her proper princess talent. The reluctance is soon forgotten, as is often the case with 9-year-olds, and the hilarious adventure leads to a wonderful lesson about discovering our special skills and talents. Humorous, adventurous and revealing, Sir Princess Petra’s Talent is a delightful and meaningful continuation of an already wonderfully imaginative series.
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A Secret in Time
Big Honey Dog Mysteries #2
H.Y. Hanna
2014 Silver Medal
225 Pages
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Children - Grade 4th-6th
Reviewed by Lee Ashford for Readers' Favorite
Big Honey Dog Mysteries: A Secret in Time by H.Y. Hanna is the second full-length novel in this enjoyable series featuring Great Dane sleuth, Honey, and her multifarious gang of dog friends. A Secret in Time takes place at the Royal Dog Show, returning to the Showgrounds after a tragic fire killed the “Best in Show” and “Reserve Best in Show” 10 years prior. Honey’s human, Olivia, has been retained as the show’s official photographer, and Honey has accompanied her. But curious things begin to happen, and rumors run rampant that the Showgrounds are haunted by the two dogs killed in the mysterious fire. The lights in the building go out several times, ushering in an eerie ghostly howling, followed by some sort of injury or illness striking down the latest interim winner. Honey begins to investigate after she sees the “ghost dog” purportedly responsible for the setbacks.
Big Honey Dog Mysteries: A Secret in Time is a skillfully composed tale suitable for readers from 12 to 112. In a wild adventure that has the dogs sneaking away at night to follow various leads, Honey is joined by her friends Ruffster, Suka, and Biscuit as she endeavors to solve the mystery of the ghost dog and the suspicious injuries. This light-hearted mystery, told from the dog’s perspective, is great fun, while still retaining an air of mystery to the very end. Hanna’s A Secret in Time features no psychotic killers or vengeful victims, but instead showcases a decidedly entertaining mystery with some appealing surprises. The humor woven into this tale is refreshing and welcome. Hanna has found and admirably filled a niche in the Mystery genre sure to captivate young and old alike. You won’t want to miss any of the Big Honey Dog Mysteries tales.
Big Honey Dog Mysteries: A Secret in Time by H.Y. Hanna is the second full-length novel in this enjoyable series featuring Great Dane sleuth, Honey, and her multifarious gang of dog friends. A Secret in Time takes place at the Royal Dog Show, returning to the Showgrounds after a tragic fire killed the “Best in Show” and “Reserve Best in Show” 10 years prior. Honey’s human, Olivia, has been retained as the show’s official photographer, and Honey has accompanied her. But curious things begin to happen, and rumors run rampant that the Showgrounds are haunted by the two dogs killed in the mysterious fire. The lights in the building go out several times, ushering in an eerie ghostly howling, followed by some sort of injury or illness striking down the latest interim winner. Honey begins to investigate after she sees the “ghost dog” purportedly responsible for the setbacks.
Big Honey Dog Mysteries: A Secret in Time is a skillfully composed tale suitable for readers from 12 to 112. In a wild adventure that has the dogs sneaking away at night to follow various leads, Honey is joined by her friends Ruffster, Suka, and Biscuit as she endeavors to solve the mystery of the ghost dog and the suspicious injuries. This light-hearted mystery, told from the dog’s perspective, is great fun, while still retaining an air of mystery to the very end. Hanna’s A Secret in Time features no psychotic killers or vengeful victims, but instead showcases a decidedly entertaining mystery with some appealing surprises. The humor woven into this tale is refreshing and welcome. Hanna has found and admirably filled a niche in the Mystery genre sure to captivate young and old alike. You won’t want to miss any of the Big Honey Dog Mysteries tales.
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George Knows
Mindy Mymudes
2014 Gold Medal
Kindle Edition
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Children - Grade 4th-6th
Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
George Knows by Mindy Mymudes is the interesting story of George and his girl-pup, Karly. It is George's duty to train Karly. In the process, he finds himself being taken on an adventure which will teach him more about himself and help his girl-pup learn more about becoming a witch. The story is written from a dog's point of view and the author has done an outstanding job in combining the human characters with the dogs. George, the magical basset hound, does a good job of telling the story to readers. The book is engaging and humorous.
The characters in the story are funny and reveal the imagination of the author. Apart from training Karly, George also has to save their nearby park from being destroyed by builders and solve the mystery of a murder. The book has a lot of things happening simultaneously, which makes it fast paced and keeps readers glued to the pages. The characters are lovable and the twists and turns make the story exciting.
The theme is original and refreshing. George's antics and humor will remain in readers' hearts long after you finish reading the book. The book has a bit of mystery, fun, humor, and a lovely relationship between George and Karly. I recommend this book not only for children, but also for adults. The affable characters and the original theme make it a good read.
George Knows by Mindy Mymudes is the interesting story of George and his girl-pup, Karly. It is George's duty to train Karly. In the process, he finds himself being taken on an adventure which will teach him more about himself and help his girl-pup learn more about becoming a witch. The story is written from a dog's point of view and the author has done an outstanding job in combining the human characters with the dogs. George, the magical basset hound, does a good job of telling the story to readers. The book is engaging and humorous.
The characters in the story are funny and reveal the imagination of the author. Apart from training Karly, George also has to save their nearby park from being destroyed by builders and solve the mystery of a murder. The book has a lot of things happening simultaneously, which makes it fast paced and keeps readers glued to the pages. The characters are lovable and the twists and turns make the story exciting.
The theme is original and refreshing. George's antics and humor will remain in readers' hearts long after you finish reading the book. The book has a bit of mystery, fun, humor, and a lovely relationship between George and Karly. I recommend this book not only for children, but also for adults. The affable characters and the original theme make it a good read.
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Lucky's Plott
A Plott Hound Tale
Libby Bagby
2013 Bronze Medal
Kindle Edition
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Children - Grade 4th-6th
Reviewed by Katelyn Hensel for Readers' Favorite
Lucky the Plott hound is an adventurer. He loves to frolick with his owner, and hunt with the other hounds in the neighborhood. Uh Oh! One day, things go terribly wrong! One minute, Lucky is chasing a raccoon and is excited to be the member of his hunting pack to nab the little bugger for his owner, when all of a sudden, he is lost! Hurt and afraid, Lucky doesn't know what he is going to do and how to get home, when all of a sudden, he meets a family that he may never want to leave. In her lovely mixture of non-fiction and imagination, Libby Bagby shares with readers a beautiful story about the Plott Hound, the state dog of North Carolina!
"Lucky's Plott" by Libby Bagby is the true story of how one lucky plott hound found his way to his forever home. Have you ever wondered how a puppy dog sees the world? Have you ever thought about what they see and do before they come home to live with you in a nice cushy home? This is an excellent book that paints a fun and fascinating picture about just what a dog thinks about when it is going about his business. I was impressed by the level of vocabulary and imagery in such a small children's book. You get a real sense of the ideology of adopting a dog, and it is fun to see the huge dog family that Lucky eventually gets accepted into.
Lucky the Plott hound is an adventurer. He loves to frolick with his owner, and hunt with the other hounds in the neighborhood. Uh Oh! One day, things go terribly wrong! One minute, Lucky is chasing a raccoon and is excited to be the member of his hunting pack to nab the little bugger for his owner, when all of a sudden, he is lost! Hurt and afraid, Lucky doesn't know what he is going to do and how to get home, when all of a sudden, he meets a family that he may never want to leave. In her lovely mixture of non-fiction and imagination, Libby Bagby shares with readers a beautiful story about the Plott Hound, the state dog of North Carolina!
"Lucky's Plott" by Libby Bagby is the true story of how one lucky plott hound found his way to his forever home. Have you ever wondered how a puppy dog sees the world? Have you ever thought about what they see and do before they come home to live with you in a nice cushy home? This is an excellent book that paints a fun and fascinating picture about just what a dog thinks about when it is going about his business. I was impressed by the level of vocabulary and imagery in such a small children's book. You get a real sense of the ideology of adopting a dog, and it is fun to see the huge dog family that Lucky eventually gets accepted into.
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The Lost Crew
Sequel to The Pirate Bride
Ryan McKinley
2013 Honorable Mention
146 Pages
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Children - Grade 4th-6th
Reviewed by Michelle Robertson for Readers' Favorite
"The Lost Crew" (sequel to "The Pirate Bride") was written by Ryan McKinley and illustrated by Jerry Bennett. This book is uniquely created with an adventurous, mysterious, fictionally historical story. It is appropriate for readers of all ages. Having a big family can be hard on the eldest of 13 and having young, loud, obnoxious, and forever on the go brothers is particularly so. It is almost entertainment for those around to view a big family on vacation. This is when Rachael decides to escape her family for a while and take up surf lessons. William, her surf instructor, is but 2 years older than she, and a native to the island. Rachael enjoyed her surf lessons with William that week, but little did she know this particular night's lesson would change her and his life forever.
Having beautifully illustrated pages and a descriptive imaginative story line, it allows the readers to let their minds drift into the different periods of time. Historical fiction and children's books are my favorite of all to read. The genre allows the reader to understand the historical nature of what they are reading but also let their minds be drawn into the story. That is a fun and creative way to learn without knowing you are doing so. With each turn of the page and jump in storyline within each chapter of this book the reader gets a descriptive picture of what each time period and culture would have been like, from the surroundings, clothes, and even from the dialogue of persons.
"The Lost Crew" (sequel to "The Pirate Bride") was written by Ryan McKinley and illustrated by Jerry Bennett. This book is uniquely created with an adventurous, mysterious, fictionally historical story. It is appropriate for readers of all ages. Having a big family can be hard on the eldest of 13 and having young, loud, obnoxious, and forever on the go brothers is particularly so. It is almost entertainment for those around to view a big family on vacation. This is when Rachael decides to escape her family for a while and take up surf lessons. William, her surf instructor, is but 2 years older than she, and a native to the island. Rachael enjoyed her surf lessons with William that week, but little did she know this particular night's lesson would change her and his life forever.
Having beautifully illustrated pages and a descriptive imaginative story line, it allows the readers to let their minds drift into the different periods of time. Historical fiction and children's books are my favorite of all to read. The genre allows the reader to understand the historical nature of what they are reading but also let their minds be drawn into the story. That is a fun and creative way to learn without knowing you are doing so. With each turn of the page and jump in storyline within each chapter of this book the reader gets a descriptive picture of what each time period and culture would have been like, from the surroundings, clothes, and even from the dialogue of persons.
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Tristan Wolf
Mariana Llanos
2013 Finalist
34 Pages
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Children - Grade 4th-6th
Reviewed by Amber Ryan for Readers' Favorite
"Tristan Wolf is unlike most children's books. This is an enjoyable story about a little boy named Tristan who loves to daydream. Tristan is a boy who obviously feels a little different from his family, and he expresses this through his daydreams. The story line follows Tristan's adventures as a boy being raised by a wolf pack. He is trying to find out where he fits in. As the story unfolds, Tristan Wolf becomes aware that he is different from the rest of the wolf pack, and sets out to find humans, to see if he fits in with them. Daydreaming is a great way for children to express their creativity, and this book does just that.
I liked the daydreaming aspect of this book because it twists both fantasy and reality together in order to create a truly entertaining and interesting tale that is appealing to both adults and children. This book teaches children creativity in a way they can relate to, and at the same time introduces them to a general ideas of differences and norms between groups and how the perceptions and stereotypes are not always true. It was very appealing to my eight year old nephew because he is at the age where kids are starting to try and figure out where they fit in with their peers, and need to realize and learn that not everyone they will come across is the same and that it is okay to be different.
"Tristan Wolf is unlike most children's books. This is an enjoyable story about a little boy named Tristan who loves to daydream. Tristan is a boy who obviously feels a little different from his family, and he expresses this through his daydreams. The story line follows Tristan's adventures as a boy being raised by a wolf pack. He is trying to find out where he fits in. As the story unfolds, Tristan Wolf becomes aware that he is different from the rest of the wolf pack, and sets out to find humans, to see if he fits in with them. Daydreaming is a great way for children to express their creativity, and this book does just that.
I liked the daydreaming aspect of this book because it twists both fantasy and reality together in order to create a truly entertaining and interesting tale that is appealing to both adults and children. This book teaches children creativity in a way they can relate to, and at the same time introduces them to a general ideas of differences and norms between groups and how the perceptions and stereotypes are not always true. It was very appealing to my eight year old nephew because he is at the age where kids are starting to try and figure out where they fit in with their peers, and need to realize and learn that not everyone they will come across is the same and that it is okay to be different.
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Erby's Turn To Rake
Christopher Epling
2013 Silver Medal
34 Pages
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Children - Grade 4th-6th
Reviewed by Anne Boling for Readers' Favorite
"Erby’s Turn to Rake" by Christopher Epling is a delightful chapter book. The cover immediately caught my attention with its bright colors and odd looking creatures called Polliwogs. The other polliwogs were doing their chores while Erby lay in his bed sleeping. He heard them asking about him but he still didn’t want to get up. It was Erby’s turn to rake and Mr. Bullock was looking for him. Erby could only see two choices, to run away or to face Mr. Bullock. He decided to run away and became lost. The polliwogs believed Erby had wandered too far from the village and became food for the Kroftymofts. Mr. Bullock was concerned and Erby missed his snack. Erby continued to travel moving farther from his village, while the village became more and more concerned. So continues Erby’s journey and adventures.
"Erby’s Turn to Rake" is a tale about facing responsibilities. Christopher Epling has created a superb tale that will hold a child’s attention. The illustrations are breathtaking. Epling is both the author and the illustrator. Epling began writing this tale while he was deployed. As he thought about family and home the plot began to take shape in his mind. Thus Erby was born. Though this is considered a chapter book the chapters are very short and easy to read. The illustrations bring the characters to life. There is a message in this that can be shared between guardian and child, a message of love, responsibility and care. Mr. Bullock cares enough to face his fears and go looking for Erby, just as most parents love their child enough to keep them safe, warm and protected. I highly recommend "Erby’s Turn to Rake" for preschool through sixth grade. Well done Mr. Epling.
"Erby’s Turn to Rake" by Christopher Epling is a delightful chapter book. The cover immediately caught my attention with its bright colors and odd looking creatures called Polliwogs. The other polliwogs were doing their chores while Erby lay in his bed sleeping. He heard them asking about him but he still didn’t want to get up. It was Erby’s turn to rake and Mr. Bullock was looking for him. Erby could only see two choices, to run away or to face Mr. Bullock. He decided to run away and became lost. The polliwogs believed Erby had wandered too far from the village and became food for the Kroftymofts. Mr. Bullock was concerned and Erby missed his snack. Erby continued to travel moving farther from his village, while the village became more and more concerned. So continues Erby’s journey and adventures.
"Erby’s Turn to Rake" is a tale about facing responsibilities. Christopher Epling has created a superb tale that will hold a child’s attention. The illustrations are breathtaking. Epling is both the author and the illustrator. Epling began writing this tale while he was deployed. As he thought about family and home the plot began to take shape in his mind. Thus Erby was born. Though this is considered a chapter book the chapters are very short and easy to read. The illustrations bring the characters to life. There is a message in this that can be shared between guardian and child, a message of love, responsibility and care. Mr. Bullock cares enough to face his fears and go looking for Erby, just as most parents love their child enough to keep them safe, warm and protected. I highly recommend "Erby’s Turn to Rake" for preschool through sixth grade. Well done Mr. Epling.
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Bullied Over Sandman's Falls
Barbara Bologna
2013 Finalist
52 Pages
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Children - Grade 4th-6th
Reviewed by Author Anna del C. Dye for Readers' Favorite
What a great ride I had reading this book! I actually didn’t want to put it down. It is a smart family-friendly tale. I was worried about the theme at first, but it was very well done and it has become a great read. Pete is more than ready for a little fishing vacation with his family until his aunt and cousin join in the fun. Harold is three years older than Pete’s nine, and likes to bully him. At least he had in the past. This year he is taller and broader than the last time, and he even smiles. Maybe, just maybe, he has changed. After one look at him in the airport, when Harold starts calling him Petie, Pete knows life will be anything but fun with him around. His cousin hasn’t changed, just grown bigger and meaner. Harold soon starts getting Pete in trouble by doing mean things and then pretending that it was all Pete’s idea when they are in front of their parents. Pete thinks he can handle it, until Harold no only makes trouble for him but also starts bullying his five-year-old little sister. It all comes to a horrible standoff when Harold stops him from rescuing his little sister from going over the Sandman’s Falls. Was he really trying to kill her and blame Pete?
The story is very interesting. It will be well-received by elementary school-aged children all over the world. It is a good tool to help children learn how to fight against bullying. Barbara did a good job on the theme and has made a wonderful book on it. This is a job well done!
What a great ride I had reading this book! I actually didn’t want to put it down. It is a smart family-friendly tale. I was worried about the theme at first, but it was very well done and it has become a great read. Pete is more than ready for a little fishing vacation with his family until his aunt and cousin join in the fun. Harold is three years older than Pete’s nine, and likes to bully him. At least he had in the past. This year he is taller and broader than the last time, and he even smiles. Maybe, just maybe, he has changed. After one look at him in the airport, when Harold starts calling him Petie, Pete knows life will be anything but fun with him around. His cousin hasn’t changed, just grown bigger and meaner. Harold soon starts getting Pete in trouble by doing mean things and then pretending that it was all Pete’s idea when they are in front of their parents. Pete thinks he can handle it, until Harold no only makes trouble for him but also starts bullying his five-year-old little sister. It all comes to a horrible standoff when Harold stops him from rescuing his little sister from going over the Sandman’s Falls. Was he really trying to kill her and blame Pete?
The story is very interesting. It will be well-received by elementary school-aged children all over the world. It is a good tool to help children learn how to fight against bullying. Barbara did a good job on the theme and has made a wonderful book on it. This is a job well done!
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