Song Lee and the I Hate You Notes

Song Lee #4

by Suzy Kline, Frank Remkiewicz (Illustrations)

When Song Lee--the nicest person in Room 2B--starts getting nasty notes, everyone is shocked. Then Song Lee comes up with a creative way to teach the note sender a lesson he or she won't soon forget.

Genres: School, Childrens, Realistic Fiction, Contemporary, Fiction, Chapter Books

50 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Suzy Kline, nee Weaver, was an elementary school teacher for 25 years and most of her books are based on the experiences she had while teaching. Suzy and Rufus got married and had two daughters named Jennifer and Emily. Now, more than 24 years after writing her first book, Suzy has traveled all over the United States helping children learn how to enjoy reading and writing.

Reviews

[paige turner ♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Song Lee, the nicest person Harry and the gang had ever met is getting bullied by someone who is supposed to be her friend.

I loved first, how Song Lee was hurt by whoever wrote the note, she didn't figure out who wrote it, our favourite second best detective figured it out with his trusty side-kick. Later on, I guess she figured it out and gave her a taste of her own medicine. I don't think she was too mean about it, I think it taught Mary a decent lesson that you should treat people how you want to be treated, even if you're super tired, and not feeling like yourself.

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've liked these stories for quite awhile, but this is the first one that made me say Wow. Love the bibliotherapy, and that Song Lee finds her backbone. Highly recommended, and not just to fans of Suzy Kline.

[leebees · Rating 4 out of 5]

Perfect for my first grader. She understood the general message and loved the revenge Song Lee took.

[Danielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I probably should have read all the Horrible Harry books in publication order, but I'll just end by saying that I am so glad Kline never made a spinoff series about Mary.

[Mi Y.mun · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book inspires me to think about real bullying in classrooms. The author builds each chapter and connects and supports each others. Song Lee was bullied. Song Lee seemed weak and helpless when she had her head down on her desk after she received hate notes. However, despite the oppositions she faced the person who sent her hate notes. This book describes how a small note could damaged the student emotionally. The teacher cleverly offered resolution through reading a book. The environment the teacher places sets the tone of how students can treat one another. It's important to learn each other's differences in the classroom. I was able to see how unity could be established when a common goal/ denominator was set. Teachers can teach the bulling issues, respect individual differences and build a safe classroom environment though communication.

[Debra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Song Lee is a smart and sweet Asian girl in Miss Markle's second grade class. I believe this series is a spin off of Suzy Kline's Horrible Harry series. Song Lee is in the Horrible Harry books. In this book, a tired and cranky classmate is writing anonymous "I Hate you" notes to Song Lee. Song Lee strikes back by sending a note to the classmate with dead flies glued to it. The classmate confesses in a fit of disgust. They all make up. I especially enjoy the Song Lee books even more than Horrible Harry. Good reading for beginner either boy or girl, as all the Kline characters in Miss Markle's class are present.

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a good length and level for the girls to follow and enjoy. We will probably read more in this series.

My only big problem with it was the moral of the story: "do bad stuff and people might do bad stuff back to you". True enough and the two girls became friends in the end which is good - but I would have preferred a "be kind to those who do mean things" kind of message. Instead the book seemed to approve of Song Lee's reciprocal mean note.

[Kaycee Greenwood · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was fun to read and told a great message. Song Lee is being bullied by someone in her classroom and the teacher, Ms. Mackle. Instead of scolding one student, she turn this instance into a lesson the whole class could learn from. The book is told from a one of the fellow classmates which makes it fun to read. This would be a great story to read in a elementary classroom.

[Kristen Gurri · Rating 3 out of 5]

Currently reading this one with Kate and we are really enjoying Kline's Song Lee series. They fit in well with the Horrible Harry franchise.

Kate likes the mystery part. She wants to know who is sending the notes.

[Ruth · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting way of broaching a serious subject. I felt that no real lesson was learned. What I got out of it was revenge.

[Minjun · Rating 2 out of 5]

I HATE YOU

[Jacqueline · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute and clever ending

[Rachel Dalat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Is a very exciting book, and is a nice idea to have flies on the letter.

[Grrrr]

I think it was mean.

[Twyla · Rating 5 out of 5]

song lee got 2 i hate you notes.she did not like that at all.but they stopped coming because song lee sent mary a note back.

[Christy · Rating 4 out of 5]

When Song Lee-the nicest person in Room 2B-starts getting nasty notes, everyone is shocked. Then Song Lee comes up with a creative way to teach the note sender a lesson he or she won't soon forget.

[Brayan · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Selena · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was silly.