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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
Awww, this was just too cute and adorable. A book filled with friendship, dogs, sweet drawings, and much much more. I was happy how Eleanor apologised. Plus the ending was just so adorable, awww, I wish her luck with figuring out that.
Sweet drawings!
Longer review to come soon.
Sweet drawings!
Longer review to come soon.
I love Eleanor and how sweet and sincere she is. These are great chapter books for elementary aged girls!
I've accepted all three of Sternberg's books for review because I just knew they'd appeal to my daughter (now almost 8), and I was right on the money. I appreciate the honest and realistically emotional tone Sternberg has created in protagonist Eleanor, and I like that these books help fill the gap between beginning chapter books and longer middle grade novels.
Eleanor is best friends with Pearl and gets to spend several afternoons with her each week. That all changes when Pearl is assigned to be the buddy of new girl Ainsley. Now Pearl and Ainsley are spending all their time together and Eleanor is feeling left out. She has also been given the lead in the school play where she has to sing and she has to hug Nicholas, a boy she may or may not like. Eleanor his having a hard time dealing with all of this and makes a big mistake. She tells a secret she isn't supposed to know and may have just ruined her friendship with Pearl forever. She has to work really hard to make up for what she has done.
This is a novel in verse that doesn't read like one. It reads more like a regular book with very short paragraphs. I really like novels in verse so this style made the book a bit awkward for me, but I think will make it easier for kids to grasp. Eleanor is one of those characters that seems to be pretty common right now. She is a regular girl dealing with regular problems like school and friends and boys. It is a an awkward time for girls and she is a character that I think girls that age can relate to.
This is a novel in verse that doesn't read like one. It reads more like a regular book with very short paragraphs. I really like novels in verse so this style made the book a bit awkward for me, but I think will make it easier for kids to grasp. Eleanor is one of those characters that seems to be pretty common right now. She is a regular girl dealing with regular problems like school and friends and boys. It is a an awkward time for girls and she is a character that I think girls that age can relate to.
Love the continuous adventures of Eleanor! This one gets the bonus star for two reasons: first, the kids are in a play...I mean, come on! What's cuter than elementary school kids in a play!? Second, the parents make a reference to 'Say Anything' and Lloyd Dobbler holding the boom box over his head! Of course, Eleanor says, "what's a boombox?" but that's to be expected, right? So...points for making this book entertaining for the adults reading as well!
Full review at: http://www.unleashingreaders.com/?p=3395
This book has multiple levels going on at the same time. There is the story of Eleanor and Pearl’s friendship and their first speed bump. Then there is Eleanor getting the lead in the play, and dealing with the fear of singing a solo. Eleanor dealing with her puppy having trouble getting house trained. And finally, the Eleanor and Nicholas story. But Sternberg balances it all because it is just all part of Eleanor’s life. Julie Sternberg is so great at writing in an elementary student’s voice. It is so authentic and well done!
What I love so much about all of the “Eleanor” books are that they are written in verse, and Eleanor is an amazing poet. I love that it is free verse and includes such beautiful language, but it never comes off as anything but authentic. Teachers could definitely take Eleanor’s writing and use it as a mentor text for students to write about their own experiences.
This book has multiple levels going on at the same time. There is the story of Eleanor and Pearl’s friendship and their first speed bump. Then there is Eleanor getting the lead in the play, and dealing with the fear of singing a solo. Eleanor dealing with her puppy having trouble getting house trained. And finally, the Eleanor and Nicholas story. But Sternberg balances it all because it is just all part of Eleanor’s life. Julie Sternberg is so great at writing in an elementary student’s voice. It is so authentic and well done!
What I love so much about all of the “Eleanor” books are that they are written in verse, and Eleanor is an amazing poet. I love that it is free verse and includes such beautiful language, but it never comes off as anything but authentic. Teachers could definitely take Eleanor’s writing and use it as a mentor text for students to write about their own experiences.
This is a great friendship book, perfect for third/fourth grade and reluctant readers. It was a relatable read about friendships, secrets, learning confidence, and loving your doggo.
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