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Monday, March 26, 2012

Clementine

Book Title: Clementine

Author(s): Sara Pennypacker

Illustrator/Photographer/Artist: Marla Frazee

Publisher: Hyperion Books for Children

Copyright Date: 2006

Genre: Contemporary realistic fiction

Brief Annotation: Clementine is an 8-yr-old girl who is having quite the week. Despite being naturally mischevious, albeit with no ill-intention, she's always getting scolded and reminded to behave and pay attention. During this rough week, not only is Clementine feuding with her best friend Margaret, but she's also in the principal's office....a lot! Despite the mishaps, Clementine finds redemption as she puts her creative energy to use and becomes a hero in the Great Pigeon War!

Your Rating (1-5) and why: 5--This was a very cute book, and an easy, fun read. There are simple illustrations throughout, which I think would make it a good selection for a read-aloud. This book gives validation to the ups-and-downs that kids go through (instead of just those grown-ups and their difficult lives) and shows how a girl who can never seem to get it right just might come out on top!

Readers who will like this book: Readers who will enjoy this book are young children who enjoy getting into longer books that they can really relate to. It seems like an easy read to me, but one that you can't wait to get back to during D.E.A.R time.

Question to ask about this book before a read aloud: Have you ever had a fight with a friend? What about with a family member? What had to happen so that you could get over that fight?
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