Amelia asked this question about Fish in a Tree:
I've noticed that most teens/tweens appear to not have enjoyed this book. I mean, I'm in sixth grade, so it sounds like the right age for me. But I'm so sick of the exaggeration of sixth graders. We're not as vicious as people see us. So books like these always offend me. Books that mock middle schoolers. I've noticed it's all teachers/adults enjoying the book. Would I like it?
Donna Edrington If you enjoy books about kids developing unlikely alliances, then you might enjoy it. If you enjoy books with teacher characters who try to support ki…moreIf you enjoy books about kids developing unlikely alliances, then you might enjoy it. If you enjoy books with teacher characters who try to support kids who act out and help them develop coping skills, then you might enjoy it. The mean girls in the book are obviously mean, as of right now--not finished with the book. Hoping that the mean girls redeem themselves by the end:)

The fourth and fifth graders at my school LOVE this book:)(less)
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