I couldn't be more excited!
Thank you everyone for supporting this series.
I love writing about Grace.
Hope you like this one.
Best,
Charise
School Library Journal
Gr 2 4—In this installment, eight-year-old Grace is dealt a "double surprise": her friend Mimi's family adopts a boy instead of a girl as they had expected, and Grace's parents finally say yes to her longtime dream of getting a dog. Readers unfamiliar with adoption will appreciate Grace's humorous, informative primer ("Adopting a new sister is not like shopping in a grocery store"). Harper expertly conveys the emotional ups and downs of welcoming a new family member: Mimi's disappointment at not having a sister mirrors Grace's frustration that her female dog answers only to the name Mr. Scruffers. Harper's humorous black-and-white cartoons suggest Jeff Kinney's "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" (Abrams) and help break up the text into manageable chunks ideal for new chapter-book readers. These simple but charming drawings evoke a typical young girl's notebook or journal doodles, and the accompanying speech bubbles and captions express the spirited heroine's unique perspective. Though Harper has crafted an engaging story, the book's strength lies in its protagonist's strong, distinctive voice. Chapter titles such as "What Happened Next" that are often followed by one-liners like "Craziness!!!" should build readers' confidence. Fans of the series and new readers alike will enjoy Double Surprise. This latest episode is a lighthearted alternative to more serious, instructional books on adoption. A fun, appealing chapter book.—Mahnaz Dar, Convent of the Sacred Heart, New York City.
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Hooray Hooray Hooray!!! I'm so excited to get this and read with my daughter!!
ReplyDeleteThank you! And of course I hope you BOTH love it!
ReplyDeleteI had to order the book as soon as I saw this post. (Thank goodness for Amazon Prime's speedy delivery!) My daughter and I read it - and loved it! We enjoyed it so very much, especially Crinkles' teeth. :) Thank you for continuing your wonderful series! Also, my daughter recently discovered Fashion Kitty, and enjoyed those books as well. We are big fans.
ReplyDeleteI got this book for Christmas and LoVeD it! I'm so excited for number 8 and i hope you continue until at least @0 of these books! my name is grace too, and i am quite alot like her in many ways! We both are creative and like to think alot, and we both have the empathy superpower! I love the just grace series!
ReplyDelete-Just Grace a.k.a Gracie Shirley