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andrearbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Muggie Maggie by Beverly Cleary was a book I picked up to celebrate the life of Beverly Cleary. While I remember the plots and characters of many of her books really well, I couldn't recall this one even though I clearly recall once owning it (and the cover of that edition even!) This one was just a gem of a throwback. The story focuses on Maggie who is supposed to be learning cursive. She doesn't want to and just doesn't see the point. As the story progresses, Maggie realizes there are reasons she might need to have this skill, and her resistance starts to crumble. This is also thanks to some clever work by her teacher. Beverly Clearly reads are always a delight, and this one was fun to read as an adult - Definitely not as timeless as others given the topic, but a joy nonetheless.
a_manning11's review against another edition
3.0
Muggie Maggie is just starting third grade, and that means learning how to do cursive writing. And she decides she won't! This book focuses on how hard the life of a third grader can be, and how Maggie overcomes her troubles and enjoys this new skill in her life.
ferrisscottr's review against another edition
3.0
Huge Beverly Cleary fan but I did not think this was one of her best BUT when I read this to my daughter and finished the last page the first thing she said was "Can you read it again"....Nuff Said!
chrissymcbooknerd's review against another edition
4.0
ADORABLE!
Somehow, I had missed MUGGIE MAGGIE in all of my Beverly Cleary readings in years past -- but this one was just so cute and fun!
Don't worry, Muggie Maggie --- cursive is the most fun writing of all!
Somehow, I had missed MUGGIE MAGGIE in all of my Beverly Cleary readings in years past -- but this one was just so cute and fun!
Don't worry, Muggie Maggie --- cursive is the most fun writing of all!
lisadolak's review against another edition
3.0
The students really liked it. I didn't realize how much until I had them write a letter to Maggie (in cursive) and they all told her how much they loved the book. Interesting how a good plot can span the years.
k_eliza1098's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.0
annecunningham's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
I loved Beverly Cleary books when I was a kid and they're still very cute.
carka88's review against another edition
4.0
Reading this with a little girl named Maggie made it even more enjoyable, especially since she shares a similar temperament!
aspygirlsmom_1995's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0