Howard Jeeter has moved across the country and his only friend is an annoying six-year-old girl. Of course, when you’re really lonely, you...
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Oct 14, 2007
Emco
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The book I start each school year with. The main character is hilarious and completely sarcastic. He has to deal with moving across the country in fifth grade and trying to fit in as the new kid. The only thing that bothers me about this book is that Barbara Park names his little brother "Gaylord" obviously as a huge joke. This always gets the kids cracking up and makes me feel like a giant bigot creating 21 tiny bigots who think it's okay to laugh hysterically at the idea. Maybe I nee
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Aug 01, 2011
This was recommended to me by one of the students at school, and my son and I read it together. It's the story of Howard, a boy who is forced to move from his beloved home in Arizona to Massachusetts for his father's job. I really enjoyed the way the author communicated the main character's loneliness and repressed anger at his parents, and used it to help Howard understand and develop sympathy for Molly, the annoying little girl across the street. My son drew parallels between Molly and Howard
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Mar 11, 2008
Jen
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Howard Jeeter and his family have moved thousands of miles from Arizona to Massachusetts. Nothing is going quite right for Howard; he misses all his old surroundings and friends in Arizona, the kids at his new school seems to ignore him, and he's constantly pestered by Molly Vera Thompson, the annoying 6-year-old who lives across the street. Will Howard finally adjust to his new home? Will Molly ever leave him alone?
Barbara Park has a real gift for writing to children. I've read her More...
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Jul 18, 2011
Shelli
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Howard is unhappy about moving clear across the country to a new town where he will be "the new kid" in fifth grade. Things get even worse when he meets his neighbor Molly. A red haired silly first grader who has decided Howard is her new best friend ever. Can Howard make any friendship while Molly is tagging along saying embarrassing comments and caring a worn out Madeline dolly? Will her friendship be the death of him physically and socially?
Mar 23, 2011
Lynzee
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I found some books I thought Rio would like so I've been reading them before I give them to her. I chose this one because I enjoy the Junie B. Jones books so much. Barbara Park does a great job of writing from the point of view of a kindergarten-er, but I was completely annoyed with the tone of this book as written from a 10 year old point of view. If my kid ever acts like this main character I'll go crazy.
Nov 23, 2009
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Dec 08, 2010
Jasmine
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This is the summary of the kid in the red jacket.
this book is about this boy going to Ma and he is very mad because his mom and dad did not tell him that they are living. he is also mad because he is also hot when he was going to get gas, he is sittintg in the sun and his little brother is sitting in the shade. he is going to Ma and his friend said to wear a jacket so they can call you the kid in the red jacket.
this book is about this boy going to Ma and he is very mad because his mom and dad did not tell him that they are living. he is also mad because he is also hot when he was going to get gas, he is sittintg in the sun and his little brother is sitting in the shade. he is going to Ma and his friend said to wear a jacket so they can call you the kid in the red jacket.
Jan 03, 2011
Brooke
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Dec 01, 2007
Deidra
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Written by Barbara Park, illustrated by Jim Warren. Published by Random House, Inc., copyright 1987.
Grade level: 4th and up
Ten year old Howard Jeeter has to deal with a lot of changes in his life when his family decides to move from warm Arizona to chilly Massachusettes. As if his life isn't ruined enough, he soon catches the attentions of a six-year old girl from across the street that just won't leave him alone. Howard does need a friend, but this annoying little gi More...
Grade level: 4th and up
Ten year old Howard Jeeter has to deal with a lot of changes in his life when his family decides to move from warm Arizona to chilly Massachusettes. As if his life isn't ruined enough, he soon catches the attentions of a six-year old girl from across the street that just won't leave him alone. Howard does need a friend, but this annoying little gi More...
Jul 04, 2009
Sheila
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I loved Howard and Molly Vera Thompson. I loved all the kids in this book actually! The way the parents interacted with Howard was almost painful to read...very distant and not very respectful or empathetic. But in spite of that, I enjoyed reading this as much as my boys!
Jan 29, 2009
Debsorensenlogan
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I was rolling on the ground, laughing through ever page...I loved this one...recomended to everyone who ever had to move...I've read it to my 3rd graders (who didn't laugh as much as I did) and my 5th graders (who laughed MORE than I did)...
Dec 19, 2010
Emily
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This book was a book project for school. I thought the book was ok because it was more a boyish kind of book. If you are an educator this book is a great learning guide because the are many hands on activities to go along with the reading.
May 07, 2009
Joanie
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Cute, kid has to move and make new friends... is afraid of becoming the "new kid" or the "wierd kid" he has never been especially nice to. By the author of the Junie B. Jones books. Working well with my 3rd grade group.
Dec 20, 2010
Allissa
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Way below my reading level, but a very adorable book. Park breathes life into her books, and this one is a classic!
Mar 31, 2011
122 Christian
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I read the book last year but I don't really don't
know alot about the book and it is a really good book
know alot about the book and it is a really good book
Feb 01, 2011
Bijion
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Any kid from ages 9-12 should read this book. It was my first emotional book when I was 9! Wonderful!!!
Dec 07, 2010
Neh
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I read this in my book club at school. It was okay. Not the best book I have read but I did enjoy it.
Dec 11, 2009
Zoe
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my teacher had us do a summary on the book but it was not my kind of book but I still did the summary.
Apr 16, 2009
Laura
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Very funny but dated. I'm not sure that kids know who Smurfs are any more. But still a quick, fun read.
