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The Talented Clementine by Sara Pennypacker

joelevard's review

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4.0

Read aloud at some point this year. I endorse the whole series.

bookiecookie's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

librariann's review

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4.0

I do love that irascible Clementine

book_nut's review

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4.0

Absolutely delightful. As A said: "Clementine ROCKS!"

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5.0

Just as entertaining as the first book - [b:Clementine|517344|Clementine (Clementine, #1)|Sara Pennypacker|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1275861281s/517344.jpg|505277] - and I look forward to listening to the rest of this very funny series.

amyl88's review

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3.0

Very cute kids' story. Clementine is desperate to find a talent for the upcoming talent competition. Turns out, maybe offstage is the place for her to shine. Everyone has a purpose, and everyone makes a difference!

kgormley's review

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5.0

Very cute story ... I think my third grade students will really enjoy this one. Full of laughs, but yet has a nice message too it ... everyone has something they are good at!

orchardoriole's review

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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

3.0

rebsvstheworld's review

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5.0

Clementine reminds me so much of my spirited daughter. What a great read for us to share. We especially love how Clementine has problems with choosing. Or, that is, not-choosing.

lindsical's review

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4.0

I love the Clementine series. I have read these books to my 2nd and 3rd graders as daily read alouds for a few years now.

My students love Clementine and her sense of humor and good-natured spirit. I think these books are adorable, relatable to kids, and enjoyable for adults/teachers as well. They make great read aloud chapter books that are entertaining and fun.

I love Clementine's personality. She is obviously not the perfect child, but she tries so hard. She is funny, clever, and very observant to the world around her, even though it doesn't always appear to be the case. I LOVE how adults reading the book can understand a different perspective about children who might struggle with ADD/ADHD. I don't think it's ever confirmed, but I am certain Clementine does. She often appears to not be paying attention in class but really she is observing numerous other things going on around her that others are oblivious to. I love also how when she 'gets in trouble' it's never for the reasons it appears to be. She has her own brilliant way of thinking and sometimes others, her teacher and parents, have a hard time understanding the reasons behind her actions.
Which leads me to her adorable family. I love her parents and the relationship she has with them. They are so supportive and loving of their children. Admittedly, we mostly see their relationship with Clementine, since she's the narrator. I love how we don't actually know her brother's name, but I'd love to find out someday. Clementine calls him a variety of vegetable names since she is named after a fruit, she thinks it's unfair he got a normal name, thus she calls him everything from Spinach, to Carrot, to Bean Sprout.

I highly recommend the Clementine series to elementary age students and teachers/parents of elementary age children. They are wholesome, family friendly, and adorable stories.