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A review by katielcurry
Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff
5.0
I was only halfway through the book when I texted a friend stating that I was prepare to declare this book better than Graff's The Thing About Georgie. Having finished the book, I stand by that claim.
Albie struggles at school-so much so, that he is kicked out of a prestigious private school. Albie struggles with numbers and has to join "math club" (read: math intervention). Albie struggles with pleasing his parents-especially his father, who thinks Albie just needs to try harder.
This book follows the highs and lows of a kid who wants his parents to love him and be proud of him, but doesn't know how to be more than "almost" good enough.
*This would make a great read-aloud for 5th grade. Full of diverse characters, and situations that all kids can identify with.
Albie struggles at school-so much so, that he is kicked out of a prestigious private school. Albie struggles with numbers and has to join "math club" (read: math intervention). Albie struggles with pleasing his parents-especially his father, who thinks Albie just needs to try harder.
This book follows the highs and lows of a kid who wants his parents to love him and be proud of him, but doesn't know how to be more than "almost" good enough.
*This would make a great read-aloud for 5th grade. Full of diverse characters, and situations that all kids can identify with.