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3.62 AVERAGE
3.62 AVERAGE
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I remember this being *the* book of 2nd grade back in the 80s, and it still holds my kids interest today. It’s short, easy to read, and a great intro into the world of Judy Blume.
I’m re-reading Judy Blume books since I’m doing her MasterClass. I remember reading this one when I was pretty young and enjoying the overall silliness of it. I like that it’s a short, simple, yet entertaining story for young readers.
I think I understood the intention of the book, but I didn't like it. The ending seemed abrupt. Not my favorite Judy Blume book.
I thought this was just as cute as when I read it when I was a kid: my child said he gives it five stars :)
Having freckles was the solution to all of young Andrew’s problems: being late to school because his mother made him wash his dirty neck, not paying attention for reading group, and even being laughed at in class. Or so he thought. When enterprising classmate Sharon sells Andrew her secret freckle juice recipe, Andrew is overjoyed and rushes home to try it out with results he was not expecting.
Awarded ALA’s Margaret A. Edwards Lifetime Achievement Award, Blume’s text will engage many readers working their way toward more difficult chapter books, although some of the content is becoming noticeably dated such as the 50-cent cost of the recipe that took five weeks of Andrew’s allowance as well as the mother playing cards in the afternoon with her neighbors. Young readers will still enjoy the lead up to the gross concoction, however, and identify with Andrew’s sickness afterward and desire to stay home from school. Lisker’s illustrations focus on Andrew’s interactions with the other characters in the book and emphasize the comedic aspects of the text.
Awarded ALA’s Margaret A. Edwards Lifetime Achievement Award, Blume’s text will engage many readers working their way toward more difficult chapter books, although some of the content is becoming noticeably dated such as the 50-cent cost of the recipe that took five weeks of Andrew’s allowance as well as the mother playing cards in the afternoon with her neighbors. Young readers will still enjoy the lead up to the gross concoction, however, and identify with Andrew’s sickness afterward and desire to stay home from school. Lisker’s illustrations focus on Andrew’s interactions with the other characters in the book and emphasize the comedic aspects of the text.
Re-read this as a read aloud with my 10-year-old. There was a lot of giggling and declarations of “ew! Gross!”
I love how well Judy Blume’s books hold up almost 50 years later.
I love how well Judy Blume’s books hold up almost 50 years later.
Reading kids’ books as an adult is weird, lol. This one was cute though!
This is a cute book to read as a kid...or maybe even now
Nice quick read for young readers. A good message about accepting yourself but it's kind of glossed over at the end, I feel.