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rebecita's review
4.0
Another freebie from the book fair! I concur with all the reviews. Really sweet and funny, perfect inner voice, just-right illustrations.
likethebabyfood's review against another edition
5.0
I was cleaning my room and reread this for the millionth time. Brought back nostalgia from kindergarten. Adorable and quirky, I could read this over and over. People say that she's too quirky or rambunctious, however, this is a kids book. Aimed at 6-9-year-olds. The characters aren't developed, and they don't arc in the way us YA readers are used to. They are ignorant and don't have many rules, and that's what makes younger kids read it. Please stop judging and just have fun.
gabbygarcia's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This book is so sweet! I read it as a child and wanted to pick it up again—it’s one of those books that’s good for every age. Hilarious, sweet, and character-driven. One of my favorite parts was the focus on the many characters in Clementine’s world: her parents and her brother, her friend, Margaret, and Margaret’s family, the people who live in her apartment building, her principal at school... You see every character so clearly through Clementine’s eyes, and it’s so fun!
It’s a lighthearted story, but it also deals with some more complex issues: the loss of a pet, issues with friends, trouble concentrating at school, self-acceptance, comparison, and family.
It’s a lighthearted story, but it also deals with some more complex issues: the loss of a pet, issues with friends, trouble concentrating at school, self-acceptance, comparison, and family.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death
karenteach2626's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
orchardoriole's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
emslovestoread's review against another edition
4.0
Just finished reading this aloud to my third graders...they LOVED it! It's perfect for the classroom, and I thoroughly enjoyed it as well.
rllort's review against another edition
4.0
This was a cute book that I read to Asher. (doubt he appreciated it) I hope Erin's Clementine starts calling Oscar vegetable names.
chrisiant's review against another edition
4.0
Clementine is a great little free-spirited, endearing character. I picked this up because one of my fourth-graders had it, and after leafing through a few pages I borrowed it from him for the night to finish it. I really like Clementine and her family; they are interesting to me yet totally accessible to nine year-olds. I have sympathy with Clementine and her teacher at the same time.
I also appreciate that the author conveys the family's socioeconomic status matter-of-factly and in an understated fashion. I will probably track down the rest of the series just for kicks. I totally recommend the series for the 8-10 year-old set.
I also appreciate that the author conveys the family's socioeconomic status matter-of-factly and in an understated fashion. I will probably track down the rest of the series just for kicks. I totally recommend the series for the 8-10 year-old set.