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authorlibrarianrachel's review against another edition
4.0
This book was left on top of the shelf. So I read it before putting it away. Super cute but short and not much character development.
disasterchick's review against another edition
5.0
I don't think I ever read this one as a kid. Freddy has the typical middle child syndrome. Rather than acting out he ends up acting. A great story to encourage kids to put their energy to positive uses.
panda_incognito's review against another edition
3.0
This early chapter book tells the story of a young boy who feels invisible at home as the middle child, but has a chance to shine when he takes part in a school play. It's really cute and sweet, and it also made me think of the time that my younger brother played a skunk in a children's church play. Good times. The costume someone made for him was phenomenal, and he got to wear it for Halloween that year.
Once again, I can see why people like Judy Blume's writing. The story rings true to a child's perspective and everyday experience, and there isn't a single wasted word in this incredibly short story. It's perfect for beginning readers, and has enough relatable appeal to be fun for older kids and adults as well.
Once again, I can see why people like Judy Blume's writing. The story rings true to a child's perspective and everyday experience, and there isn't a single wasted word in this incredibly short story. It's perfect for beginning readers, and has enough relatable appeal to be fun for older kids and adults as well.
mzrachelsuperlibarian's review against another edition
4.0
This book was left on top of the shelf. So I read it before putting it away. Super cute but short and not much character development.
dlew's review against another edition
3.0
I found the main character to just be annoying. I understand the message though and that's why it got 3 stars
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emmyref415's review against another edition
4.0
I wonder if I read this as a kid and forgot about it, because this is the unintentional path I took myself, since I was in the middle. Very cute and fun. Can't wait to share this one.
calistareads's review against another edition
3.0
This story is about being a middle child. It sounds tough. Luckily, this middle child found the glory of the theatre and he gets to stand out and be the Green Kangaroo. It helped to give him an identity.
This is a beginning reader and a nice little story for kids to start on. It was cute. Judy Blume is such a great author.
This is a beginning reader and a nice little story for kids to start on. It was cute. Judy Blume is such a great author.
middle_name_joy's review against another edition
4.0
Judy Blume's first published book from the late 60's is still totally relatable in 2018. If you're a middle child, that is.
And Freddy Dissel is just that, the "peanut butter part of a sandwich" between his older brother and younger sister. He needs a way to stand out, and taking on the role of the green kangaroo in the school play sounds like the perfect way to do it!
It took me 10 minutes to read; it's an early chapter book that could be read aloud for 1st-3rd grade. I would pair it with [b:Freckle Juice|37738|Freckle Juice|Judy Blume|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1295888341s/37738.jpg|244031] and do a study to compare/contrast the young characters.
And Freddy Dissel is just that, the "peanut butter part of a sandwich" between his older brother and younger sister. He needs a way to stand out, and taking on the role of the green kangaroo in the school play sounds like the perfect way to do it!
It took me 10 minutes to read; it's an early chapter book that could be read aloud for 1st-3rd grade. I would pair it with [b:Freckle Juice|37738|Freckle Juice|Judy Blume|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1295888341s/37738.jpg|244031] and do a study to compare/contrast the young characters.
authorlibrarianrachel's review against another edition
4.0
This book was left on top of the shelf. So I read it before putting it away. Super cute but short and not much character development.