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howifeelaboutbooks's review against another edition
4.0
I say this about every other Cleary book, but I remember this so vividly from my own childhood. I think my mom bought it for me when I was struggling with my own handwriting. This book was written in response to a third-grader who wanted a book about cursive writing. It's a quick read but I do think it's a necessary subject. Cleary addresses it with her signature natural and fun style. Maggie is only a character for this one short book, but she feels as real and well-developed as the kids from Klickitat Street.
chapters_and_caffeine's review against another edition
I loved this book as a kid. And I read it to a student I had in a reading clinic. The student was going into 3rd grade, like Maggie.
robina_khalid's review against another edition
1.0
So disappointing. Totally manipulative teacher? Dislike!
lucybaker's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
4.25
It was kinda a good book but I think I didn’t like it so much
marzipan951's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
lee_hillshire's review against another edition
As a kid struggling with cursive around the same age, I hated the ending of this book. Maggie caved way too easily, and my 8 year old self was mad at her for not being stubborn enough. I also didn't feel like cursive was as easy as the book made it seem, so Maggie's sudden change of heart was annoying both because it was way too easy for her, and also she didn't stick to her guns hard enough.
Adult me just remembers being that kid who was so hard headed that a book about a hard headed girl wasn't hard headed enough to suit me. 🤣
Adult me just remembers being that kid who was so hard headed that a book about a hard headed girl wasn't hard headed enough to suit me. 🤣