Thanks for Nothing

From the Files of Madison Finn #5

by Laura Dower, Stephanie Power (Illustrator)

What does Madison have to be thankful for? Not much, Madison thinks. It's the first Thanksgiving since her mom and dad split, and she feels stuck in the middle. But this holiday is stuffed with surprising revelations and good cheer--especially when Madison volunteers at the local animal shelter.

Genres: Middle Grade, Childrens, Fiction, Juvenile, Young Adult

165 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2001

About the author

Laura Dower worked in marketing and editorial in kid’s publishing for many years before taking a big leap to the full-time life of an author. Since 2000, she has penned 90+ books–from picture books to young adult fiction and nonfiction. Along the way, she had two sons and a daughter. Laura and her groovy family of five live in Yonkers, NY.

Reviews

[Brooke — brooklynnnnereads · Rating 5 out of 5]

When it comes to this series, this book is another read that is especially good to read in the season that the story is occurring in because it feels very atmospheric for Autumn/Thanksgiving.

Although I don't have personal experience with this, I think this book would be extremely helpful for those with parents going through a divorce. I think the emotions Madison had in regards to change in tradition and Thanksgiving would be similar feelings for those going through a shared experience.

I loved the animal hospital storyline and could easily see how it would be sad to say goodbye to the animals that come and go, even if it's with a positive outcome of the animal being adopted.

[Laith Dawid · Rating 4 out of 5]

ever since i ditched hard and thinky grown up books for children's books, life's been good.

[Nejia · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was too good. Madison was really lucky to have a family who loves her even her parents were separated but still she had the hope for doing something and she did it and accomplished her mission of living a happy life. I loved the book very much.

[Jess · Rating 5 out of 5]

7/100

[Maddie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can’t help but rate all of these 5 stars because I know that’s what 9-year-old me would have done. They’re such quick reads and while they may be super low stakes and formulaic, the nostalgia makes my heart sing. I wake up every day looking forward to reading one. The cherry on top of this book was the librarian’s name being Mr. Books.

[Kaylee Benbow]

First: Madison was online and she was the was searching random things and she found something about animals being hurt and homeless and Decided to volunteer at a clinic.
Next:Madison went to the clinic with her mom and they both found out that a boy from her school came here after school because his mom works there.
Then:Madison went to school and Mrs.Wing, Dr.Wing's wife, said that she heard from her husband that Madison was helping out and Volunteering at the Clinic.
Last:Madison went to the clinic for her first day of volunteer work at the clinic.

[Leilani · Rating 4 out of 5]

madison starts to help out at the animal shelter. she loves loves loves animals! they make her laugh and she walks them feeds them ect. all her other friends do somthing and now she finnaly got somthing to do! her friend feona has hge soccer turnaments,and amiie has ballet.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a cute book that makes us think about what we are lucky for. Maddie learns that, even though her parents are divorced, she is still lucky to have a great family that loves her. She is also lucky for her awesome friends.

[Aly]

I loved this book. Series is a must read.

[Dakota]

awesome love it

[Rea Rubrico · Rating 5 out of 5]

Its cool and i love it each series of Madison Finn i like it so much!

[Monique · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars

[Sumr Saeed · Rating 5 out of 5]

AWSOME!

[Reader]

Awesome book

[Stina · Rating 2 out of 5]

No, didn't like it

[Kelsie · Rating 4 out of 5]

this book was great for me because i love animals sort of how madison did

[Paige Pagnotta]

Starting reading this series is probably 4th grade, I think? I loved it at the time.