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jenmangler's review
4.0
I love Albie. So, so much. He's such a kind soul. It would be easy for him to give up, but he doesn't. Honestly, if I had to deal with all of the disappointments and hurts Albie had to deal with I'm not sure I'd come out a kind soul on the other end. But Albie retains that and manages to persevere. And I love his nanny, Calista. She knows how to make moments special. She helps Albie feel important and smart. And loved. Albie is so lucky to have had her in his life.
Read this book.
Read this book.
karrama's review
5.0
Albie's world is upside down. He's been moved out of his private school to attend a public school in NY. He has a not-a-nanny who helps him out with homework and filling his time after school. His best friend is on a reality TV show and his parents won't sign a waiver to let Albie be on, too. And he's almost able to grasp all the reasons behind the big changes. Luckily for Albie, sometimes all it takes to feel better about things is a donut and a friendly face.
Albie's watching, learning. He knows he's almost reading well enough for the next group, and now that he's in the special math club, he's almost on top of this math work. His parents are worried for him, but frustrated. He knows they're trying. In his not-a-nanny, they may almost have it right.
By the end Albie's almost got it covered, and his parents are almost there with him.
Albie's watching, learning. He knows he's almost reading well enough for the next group, and now that he's in the special math club, he's almost on top of this math work. His parents are worried for him, but frustrated. He knows they're trying. In his not-a-nanny, they may almost have it right.
By the end Albie's almost got it covered, and his parents are almost there with him.
chapita4's review
5.0
The Boo's review: This book was the best in the WORLD!!!!!!!! In the beginning you meet the main character and you start to learn about the Almost... Albie really, really likes donuts and he stacks cups in order to earn them. Albie's superhero is DonutMan whose super power is....Kindness. I liked the end the best because of the coffee sleeves having a message about superpowers and kindness. My favorite character was Albie, because of all the almost and how he keeps working really hard to get there. You should definitely read this book. Mom's note...the chapter where Albie describes New York was one of my favorites because it is amazingly insightful and poetically perfect.
vtsarahd's review
5.0
Albie is a character with whom many students will relate. This is his story of fitting in and coming to realize his own worth.
gmamartha's review
4.0
There is absolutely almost in each of us - but moreso with Albie. Weaving his way through each of his relationships seems a minefield. But he IS kind. No almost about that.
agmcculloch1's review
5.0
I loved Albie and what he learned about how 'cool' is decided and what it means to be a friend. The angst of finding your place on the social ladder to which we all can relate.
megangraff's review
4.0
I quite liked this book and enjoyed seeing her world through Albie's eyes. It made me stop and think about students I have taught over the years.
jaij7's review
5.0
I loved this story about Albie, a 5th grade kid, trying to figure out life. Kids will love that he is like them, questioning friendships, school and his parents. They will also love that some chapters are super short. This always makes kids happy claiming, “I just read a chapter.” Great book that I highly recommend.
mlejmeyer's review
4.0
This one really called to me to be read aloud. Albie won a piece of my heart. I will definitely read this aloud to my education students---so much here about how it feels to be a kid who struggles in school and life. Poignant read.