Otis Spofford Audiobook

" Beverly Cleary was on eof the favorites of my childhood, and while my kids were less attached to her, they still enjoyed her books--this is a good one. "

" The kids can't wait to find out what "excitement" Ottis is going to get into. "

" 'There was nothing better Otis Spofford liked better than stirring up a little excitement.' So starts 'Otis Spofford.' Otis Spofford is an only and fatherless child who lives with his distracted working mother in a small apartment. Otis Spofford, playing cowboys and Indians (one of several anachronisms in 'Otis Spofford,' such as kids using the word 'keen') 'scalps' a classmate obsessed with growing her hair longer by cutting off a hunk of that hair. Otis Spofford meets the 'comeuppance' promised by his fourth grade teacher when the classmate extracts revenge. Otis Spofford--Beverly Cleary's antihero? "

" Entertaining stories about the troublesome Otis. One chapter is dated in which the school children act out as violent Indians. "

" Just as good as the Ramonas. "

" This hilarious book is a must for any 1-3 grade boy! I read it myself just for fun and now I'm reading it with my 6 year old. "

" This was the very first chapter book I ever read. I remember reading under the covers with a flashlight so that my parents wouldn't know I was staying up late. This was the definitive book that made me want to be a writer. "

" Otis is a naughty boy. As a child I got a vicarious thrill in reading of his escapades because I knew I'd never do the things he did. Not my favorite Beverly Cleary book, but I did enjoy reading it. "

" How could I not read this book, when the title character has the same last name as me? "

" Loved this book!!! I read it to Korynn and we laughed at how mischievious Otis is. Great easy and fun read. "

" I know it has been many long years since I reread this book, but I remember it very well and am certain I will love it just as much as I did in second and fourth grade. Otis Spofford's mischievous adventures really are hilarious, especially concerning the bull fight ("Ouch!"). "

" A hilarious book. But why does otis have to be so annoying? "

" This is a very fun book. its very funny and very relatable. the author beverly cleary is very creative with the different sittuations i recomend this book if you are lookin for a comedy, even though it is a little more geared tword elementry age kids its still a fun book "

" My favorite book as a kid. "

" I wonder if Ellen Tebbits and Otis Spofford got married? "

" otis is the class bully and always looking for excitement. he picks on Ellen tebbits throughout the book and by the end of the book the whole class has turned on him and helps Ellen tebbits tease otis and get her revenge. "

" This is a good book on a mischievous boy. He did a lot of funny antics, but still learned that his choices were probably not the best. "

" I just finished reading this to my daughter, and we enjoyed it much more than Ellen Tebbets. Though Ottis is a bully, he is good-natured (just desperate for a little attention). We laughed out loud all the way through. :) "

" What a great book to read to kids! They always love it. "

" This book was hilarious. I was in ballet at the time that I read it, so I really related to Ellen and the teasing that Otis gives her. Such a cute book! "

" so far i am reading otis spofford and it is good:). "

" Cute book about a mildly mischevious boy. I enjoyed the Henry Huggins books from the same author much more, however. "

" Not a Ramona book, but still pretty darn cute. "

" you can't really go wrong with a book that starts out saying that the main character always likes to "stir up a little excitement." why did i not know about this book as a child?! "

" This book is laugh out loud funny! Clearly understands kids and the way they think, which comes across so well in all of her books. "

" Scissors... Right up there with Dead dogs, knocked this book down a star. "

" Great for beginner reader. Lovable, trouble finding main character... great boy book. Beverly Cleary is a Children's Author genius. "

" An interesting perspective, from the bully's point of view. Somewhat dated, but has timeless themes. I loved when the teacher made him spit spitwads in the trash can for hours as punishment. "

" Beverly Cleary at her best. She takes Otis, the thorn in sweet Ellen Tebbits' side and makes him real and lovable. Love that Beverly. "

" This was the very first chapter book I ever read. I remember reading under the covers with a flashlight so that my parents wouldn't know I was staying up late. This was the definitive book that made me want to be a writer. "

" What a great book to read to kids! They always love it. "

" This is a very fun book. its very funny and very relatable. the author beverly cleary is very creative with the different sittuations i recomend this book if you are lookin for a comedy, even though it is a little more geared tword elementry age kids its still a fun book "

" Not a Ramona book, but still pretty darn cute. "

" The kids can't wait to find out what "excitement" Ottis is going to get into. "

" My favorite book as a kid. "

" Loved this book!!! I read it to Korynn and we laughed at how mischievious Otis is. Great easy and fun read. "

" A hilarious book. But why does otis have to be so annoying? "

" This is a good book on a mischievous boy. He did a lot of funny antics, but still learned that his choices were probably not the best. "

" How could I not read this book, when the title character has the same last name as me? "

" This hilarious book is a must for any 1-3 grade boy! I read it myself just for fun and now I'm reading it with my 6 year old. "

" I know it has been many long years since I reread this book, but I remember it very well and am certain I will love it just as much as I did in second and fourth grade. Otis Spofford's mischievous adventures really are hilarious, especially concerning the bull fight ("Ouch!"). "