Monthly Archives: September 2010

Ms. Hannah is Bananas! – My Weird School #4

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Mrs. N

So far, most of these books have tried to sneak a little bit of learning in with all the humor.  There have been some math problems and some extremely questionable historical information, but Ms. Hannah talks about something I can … Continue reading →

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Mrs. Roopy is Loopy! – My Weird School #3

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Mrs. N

The gross-out type humor escalates in this book, with a few bathroom jokes and the boys eating carrots that they’ve shoved up their nose.  Girls continue to be crybabies and kiss ups.  A.J. continues to find everything about school boring … Continue reading →

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Mr. Klutz is Nuts! – My Weird School #2

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Mrs. N

Essentially, this whole book is just one big bribe.  When A.J. finds himself in the principal’s office for failure to complete his work and hurting a girl during a hockey game, he earns himself a chocolate bar.  His friends immediately … Continue reading →

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Miss Daisy is Crazy! – My Weird School #1

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Mrs. N

So, I’ll start by admitting that this series is wildly popular, a huge hit with kids.  That said, I can’t say as I’m a fan.  I just have a hard time appreciating books where the main focus is tricking kids … Continue reading →

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Back to School Preview (not a book)

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Mrs. N

Summer is over.  I say that with plenty of authority, and no respect for the actual calendar which seems to think summer ends in late September.  I beg to differ.  Summer ends the night before school starts, which happens to … Continue reading →

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Forever in Blue – The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Mrs. N

I have to say, as much as I do love this series, I am ready to smack Carmen, and I’m a bit tired of Brashares feeling the need to inject drama into everything.  This series is escapist reading.  I shouldn’t … Continue reading →

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Girls in Pants – The Third Summer of the Sisterhood

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Mrs. N

I think this is about when I should admit that even though I’m a grown-up, I really couldn’t wait to get back to reading this each time I put it down.  The style that Ann Brahsares uses really compels you … Continue reading →

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