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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
It was great to read Miss Nelson is Missing and this one back to back because they felt so clever realizing that it was Miss Nelson being the coach. They were surprised at the end!
The story led to a good discussion about showing integrity no matter who is coaching (teaching, parenting...etc) and even in our every day work. You can go through a work out and not really work out and you can also go through a workout and do your very best....and it is the same with school work.
Sometimes the simplest stories have the best lessons.
The story led to a good discussion about showing integrity no matter who is coaching (teaching, parenting...etc) and even in our every day work. You can go through a work out and not really work out and you can also go through a workout and do your very best....and it is the same with school work.
Sometimes the simplest stories have the best lessons.
I vaguely remember the Miss Nelson books from childhood, but not this one specifically.. Miss Nelson’s schoolCollectively feels embarrassed because of their losing football team full of slackers. When the Coach has a nervous breakdown the infamous Miss Swamp arrives as substitute coach and whips the team into shape. Unfortunately I wasn’t amazed by this one. For one, I feel like kids in the age range that would enjoy this book wouldn’t relate to having a football team at school. It just seemed like an odd choice to me. Overall the whole thing feels pretty dated. My four year old did enjoy it though so maybe my assessment is off.
Love the Miss Nelson series. Takes me back to reading them as a kid.
This edition has a cool little plot twist... How are Miss Nelson and the infamous super-substitute Miss Viola Swamp in the story at the same time?? Aren't they the same person??
The illustrations are the strength of the Miss Nelson series, and this one features a funny sign in the lunchroom, "Hamburgers Again Today," as well as another appearance by the buck-toothed principal Mr. Blandsworth. Also great are some of the character names, such as the janitor, "old Pop Hanson."
This edition has a cool little plot twist... How are Miss Nelson and the infamous super-substitute Miss Viola Swamp in the story at the same time?? Aren't they the same person??
The illustrations are the strength of the Miss Nelson series, and this one features a funny sign in the lunchroom, "Hamburgers Again Today," as well as another appearance by the buck-toothed principal Mr. Blandsworth. Also great are some of the character names, such as the janitor, "old Pop Hanson."
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
adventurous
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
I didn't realize that there was a third book, but I read it, and it was so good!
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After the horrendous making of Miss Nelson Is Back I was apprehensive about whether I would love and enjoy this book. This book was written years after the first book was published and I believe because Miss Nelson is Missing! is iconic now that the pressure to write this book was less intense compare to the sequel. I believe the author went back to his roots and played a beautiful tribute to this children series. I absolutely loved the twist at the end of the book.
Time has passed since Miss Nelson has been a teacher and for once they actually named the school that she teaches which was a total surprise for me! She is loving the students and everything about school but unfortunately everyone around her is all depressed. Miss Nelson finds out that their football team has lost every single game and that there is no hope of ever winning one especially now that this famous Thanksgiving game is approaching.
The coach has been trying to train them but all the players act like a bunch of monkeys and fool around. So Miss Nelson takes a chance to improve the team by becoming Miss Viola Swamp. She kicks butt and makes them wish that the coach could come back and train them especially her. People are starting to take notice that Viola Swamp could be Miss Nelson but she was 2 steps ahead of everyone.
Overall I can say that I really enjoyed this series even though it is not one of my top favorite children's classics. I highly suggest if you loved the first book then to check this one out because it is definitely better than the sequel!
After the horrendous making of Miss Nelson Is Back I was apprehensive about whether I would love and enjoy this book. This book was written years after the first book was published and I believe because Miss Nelson is Missing! is iconic now that the pressure to write this book was less intense compare to the sequel. I believe the author went back to his roots and played a beautiful tribute to this children series. I absolutely loved the twist at the end of the book.
Time has passed since Miss Nelson has been a teacher and for once they actually named the school that she teaches which was a total surprise for me! She is loving the students and everything about school but unfortunately everyone around her is all depressed. Miss Nelson finds out that their football team has lost every single game and that there is no hope of ever winning one especially now that this famous Thanksgiving game is approaching.
The coach has been trying to train them but all the players act like a bunch of monkeys and fool around. So Miss Nelson takes a chance to improve the team by becoming Miss Viola Swamp. She kicks butt and makes them wish that the coach could come back and train them especially her. People are starting to take notice that Viola Swamp could be Miss Nelson but she was 2 steps ahead of everyone
Spoiler
and brought her twin sister to appear at the same time so it can confirm that they are two separate peopleOverall I can say that I really enjoyed this series even though it is not one of my top favorite children's classics. I highly suggest if you loved the first book then to check this one out because it is definitely better than the sequel!