Neil Armstrong Is My Uncle & Other Lies Muscle Man McGinty Told Me Audiobook

" sweet, unexciting, ... war and watermelon much better telling of time "

" Another good read with the girls. It was a bitter-sweet story that provoked good discussion about life and friends. Set in a place and time when I was growing up, it reminded me of fun stories from my youth. Why don't kids play kick ball anymore? "

" A debut novel that feels a bit like one. There are many good things about the book--a great opening line, for one. And the author can write well about emotion (anger, loneliness, grief). But something is missing. Maybe what's lacking initially are the reasons WHY the main characters happen to be feeling/acting the way that they do. These reasons are revealed later in the book, but by that time I think the child reader may be somewhat perplexed. I may need to give this one another read. "

" Good i like it a lot "

" This book perfectly captures the everyday life of a 1960s neighborhood, including the importance of the daily kickball game. "

" i tried to like this book. by far my least favorite of the sunshine state books this year. i'm not sure the kids are going to relate...but i could be wrong... "

" Good story. Not a fan of Tamara, she seemed cruel, but she fits with her family life. Readers will be able to relate. "

" I liked this very much, but I worry that my students won't like it as well. The message is timeless, even with the 60s background and that of course will be the appeal for the kids. "

" Another book previewed for my Mom's 4th grade class. Very easy read with a good look about life back in the 60's and the way children interact. "

" A funny, touching, and kind of quirky read. While it takes place in 1969, you don't have to be a fan of typical historical fiction to enjoy it. Recommend to kids grade 4 and up. "

" This book was OK I liked it because the end was pretty good.However,I didn't like because it didn't really flow and it was pretty boring.On a scale from 1-100 I give it a 67. "

" This book made me cry. Perfect, honest, funny. Sweetness and heart without too much nostalgia. "

" Only read two chapters and quit. Eight yrs old, so maybe not holding interest since it's geared at 11-12 yr olds. Read plenty of no picture, and longer chapter books, so it's not the lanquage. Gave it several tries over a couple weeks. "

" Although every reader can clearly predict where this book is going from the get-go, it is a really sweet journey. Very clever use of a kickball game on a not-at-all-level playing field to allow the reader to see into the hearts of the players. Have some tissue handy. "

" 10/15 for ssyra books! "

" As a book for upper elementary grades (grades 3-5), this novel was fun, with a few serious connections to major events of 1969. This was a first novel for Nan Marino, and her strength is the development of strong, young characters who are trying to figure out the world. "

" it was short but I liked it and I reallyliked the ending. "

" Scholastic sent this to me for 99 cents. Worth every penny but perhaps not much more.The young protagonist has a strong voice, the story is completely predictable, and I will add it to the stack of book in my classroom library and probably never think of it again. "

" this book was alright but in some parts it didnt make secse but if you like a fun book this is great "

" I liked this book because it's funny with a little seriousness in it too. "

" This is an excellent story! Love the historical events and the characters! "

" Good i like it a lot "

" A quick easy read about neighbors and families during the Vietnam era. Much of the story deals with the loss of loved ones. "