I liked the story of this book. It was interesting to learn about the culture. However, I had trouble with the flow of the book. Some words are writte...moreI liked the story of this book. It was interesting to learn about the culture. However, I had trouble with the flow of the book. Some words are written in a different language. There is a glossary at the back but flipping to the back to look up the meaning of the word really interrupts the flow of the story.(less)
I enjoyed this book. It was engaging. I loved learning about India and the customs of the people. I don't know if many teens could relate because the...moreI enjoyed this book. It was engaging. I loved learning about India and the customs of the people. I don't know if many teens could relate because the main character owns her own business at 16 and this did not even seem plausible to me. (less)
Focuses on a girl whose brother has autism. A lot of books focus on the child with the disability so this is a relatively new perspective of the effec...moreFocuses on a girl whose brother has autism. A lot of books focus on the child with the disability so this is a relatively new perspective of the effects of the disability. (less)
Not the best children's book I've ever read and not the worst. I think many students can relate to the little girl in the story because so many of our...moreNot the best children's book I've ever read and not the worst. I think many students can relate to the little girl in the story because so many of our students live with one parent or a grandparent or other family members. Helps them understand that they are still loved even if they do not get to see their parents that often. (less)
Very cute and appropriate for primary grades. Shows many things your grandparents can do with you. Could discuss with the students who else they can d...moreVery cute and appropriate for primary grades. Shows many things your grandparents can do with you. Could discuss with the students who else they can do these things with if they do not have grandparents.(less)
Loved this books. Has a character with a disability but does not focus on that aspect of the story. Is historical fiction but still entertaining. Coul...moreLoved this books. Has a character with a disability but does not focus on that aspect of the story. Is historical fiction but still entertaining. Could be used as part of a study on Alcatraz and the prison systems in the early 1900's.(less)
I got hooked on this book. I have already begun to read the next book in the series. A good way to get teenage boys to read is to introduce them to a...moreI got hooked on this book. I have already begun to read the next book in the series. A good way to get teenage boys to read is to introduce them to a series of books.(less)
I enjoy this book because of the positive image of a stepmother. Usually the stepmother is evil and mean and doesn't treat the child very well. Or the...moreI enjoy this book because of the positive image of a stepmother. Usually the stepmother is evil and mean and doesn't treat the child very well. Or the relationship is strained between the stepparent and the child. (less)
A great book for children to learn about other family situations. Juno;s grandmother lives in Japan and writes him a letter in Japanese that he can no...moreA great book for children to learn about other family situations. Juno;s grandmother lives in Japan and writes him a letter in Japanese that he can not understand. However, because of the pictures she sends him, he knows what she is writing him about.(less)
I enjoyed this book. Has the fantasy aspect for boys as well as the relationship aspect for girls. I think there are a lot of different story lines th...moreI enjoyed this book. Has the fantasy aspect for boys as well as the relationship aspect for girls. I think there are a lot of different story lines that will appeal to many different types of readers. it is written from a point of view that many children will relate to.(less)
This book explores young Alice Roosevelt's life and how her father never knew what to do about her. She is strong willed and adventurous. She breaks a...moreThis book explores young Alice Roosevelt's life and how her father never knew what to do about her. She is strong willed and adventurous. She breaks all the rules and has an opinion about everything. Is historically accurate and will show another side to President Roosevelt's life that most people never saw. (less)
I love reading this to my students. It is a great example of a little girl whose parents are going through a divorce. She is happy at both of her pare...moreI love reading this to my students. It is a great example of a little girl whose parents are going through a divorce. She is happy at both of her parents' houses and discusses the differences. When her parents are frustrated with her dog they argue over who has to keep the dog. She finally speaks up for herself and tells them that her dog Fred stays with her. (less)
I like to read this to my students to discuss different family situations and living conditions of other people. There are more students who are homel...moreI like to read this to my students to discuss different family situations and living conditions of other people. There are more students who are homeless than we realize and discussing these living conditions will allow other students to get a better understanding of how some people live.(less)
I love this book. It is great to read at the beginning of the year to show students even though we are all different, we all have somethign in common:...moreI love this book. It is great to read at the beginning of the year to show students even though we are all different, we all have somethign in common: family. This book is always aconversation starter amoungst my students and allows me to get to know a little more about them. It won the Caldacott Medal which is no surprise if you have ever read this book. I really enjoy the illustrations. They remind of a child's and my students connect to the pictures as well as the text.(less)
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