Short chapters, comic moments, and real-kid characters and situations make the Andy Shane stories perfect for beginning readers and listeners.
In Andy Shane and the Very Bossy Dolores Starbuckle, Andy dreads school, where all Dolores does is tattle on him, correct him, or attempt to outshine him in every area. With Granny's help, however, Andy stands up to Dolores in a way that empowers him and transforms her.
Then, Andy is forced to attend Dolores's birthday party in Andy Shane and the Pumpkin Trick. But when he helps track down the tricksters who broke her prized pumpkins, he discovers that Dolores might not be so bad after all.
With insight and humor, these endearing stories present characters who young readers will easily champion.
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" Easy read and keeps your attention. Classmate dynamic from which many can identify and learn. "
" 2010 Monarch Nominee "
" Interesting story about the interpersonal dynamics in school and how to deal with bossy children. Andy's Granny is a breath of fresh air and shows one way to help without interfering. We also learned that a dragonfly is an Anax junius. Good book for intermediate readers or for parents to read aloud. "
" With a little help from the bug-loving Granny Webb, Andy makes peace with the class know-it-all and learns to love school again. "
" I'd give it 3.5 stars if I could. This is a series of (at least) 3 books we've read so far. What we have enjoyed most is watching how the relationship between Andy and Dolores develops through each book. "
" Love the Grandma. Lots of connections for a real classroom- morning meeting, math centers, etc. Not a lot of meaty discussion, though. "
Jennifer Richard Jacobson is the author of several books for children and young adult readers, including the Andy Shane early chapter books. She lives in Cumberland, Maine.
Rachael Lillis is an American actress and voice-over artist. She studied theater and opera in Boston and New York and has appeared in a number of theater productions, animated series, video games, and independent films.
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