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Chelsea | 2/18/2014
" I'm kinda tired of plucky, independent heroines in historical novels showing that girls can be anything despite societal pressures to the contrary. But I admit I liked Charlie Anne. And I liked the complexities of a Depression era community dealing with socio-economic and racial divides, and the stresses that forced people to be tougher than they normally would. It's a feel-good story. "
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Verna Seal | 2/17/2014
" Usually the second book I read by the same author does not quite live up to what I expect. However this book was just as amazing at the other. Another book that tackles issues in such a beautiful, simple and magical way. LOVED IT! "
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Jennifer | 2/9/2014
" I really liked Charlie Anne. "
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Dominque | 12/28/2013
" I was slow in the beginning turned into a really good read! "
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Yekta | 12/27/2013
" This book was very good and had sad and exciting parts. I liked his the author explains phoebe in the book. Everyone ignores her and some people stare at her, but Charlie Ann sees it in a different way "
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Jones | 12/23/2013
" I didn't think I would like this book, but I loved it. Charlie Ann's voice is very funny and spirited. I love her spunk and courage. At times I wanted to jump in the book and give the other characters a piece of my mind. I can see why this was a nutmeg nominee!! "
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Cheryl | 11/26/2013
" This book is beautifully written, with a savory evocative imaginative heartfelt protaganist.Charlie Anne really is a wonder. "
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Jamie | 11/18/2013
" Great book! Reminded me of Belle Teal by Ann Martin. Charlie Anne is a strong girl character who does not conform to traditional "girl roles" during the 1930's. "
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Carolyn Mcelravy | 9/19/2013
" Slow moving account of a young girl coming to terms with many changes in her life. "
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Sarah | 9/17/2013
" really great writing style, pulled me right in.. "
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Kelly | 8/5/2013
" Another beautiful book by Kim. Charlie Anne's voice is poetic and authentic "
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Molly | 7/22/2013
" My gosh is a great book! What a find! It sounded good at the library so I grabbed it. It somehow entwined small farmtown life during the Great Depression, racism, loss of a parent, dyslexic issues, and a spitfire fierce girl full of love into one well done novel. Love it. "
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Hoover Public Library Kids and Teens | 4/10/2013
" So so so good. Just read it, you won't be sorry. "
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Aimee Owen | 3/1/2013
" I loved this story about strong-headed tomboy Charlie Ann and her family and town's struggles during the depression. What a wonderful, colorful character and such a unique voice! "
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Martha | 2/27/2013
" historical fiction. This is a good picture of small-town depression-era prejudiced town and how the families cope. "
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Mary Liquori | 11/8/2012
" Big fan of historical fiction - LOVED Esperanza Rising - this has some of those same period qualities... Likeable characters... "
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Nancy | 9/7/2012
" I enjoyed this hf book set in the depression era. It is well written and while the characters are engaging I find the situations to be a bit contrived. "
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Carrie | 5/14/2012
" A Nutmeg book, it took awhile to get into, but then it was heartwarming. "
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Tweller83 | 5/13/2012
" This book was ok. I don't love historical fiction but it is not a bad book. Not a lot of action but ok. "
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Heather | 1/8/2012
" Mirabel and Ivy both had me saying a lot of mad things in my mind. I hope Mirabel was just a cranky old maid, but I am certainly glad that expectations for girls in this country have changed! I did like how Charlie Anne changed, too, and began to see a few good things about Mirabel. "
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Kassie | 4/29/2011
" Very good book....lots of lessons to be learned....good for the Rappin' Readers' Book Club.
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Heather | 4/12/2011
" I think this would have been a four star book if I had read it rather than listened to it. It had all the makings of a book that I would love, but the narrator did not seem like a good match for Charlie Anne.
Recommended for 4th grade and up
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Jamie | 4/4/2011
" Great book! Reminded me of Belle Teal by Ann Martin. Charlie Anne is a strong girl character who does not conform to traditional "girl roles" during the 1930's.
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Molly | 3/23/2011
" My gosh is a great book! What a find! It sounded good at the library so I grabbed it. It somehow entwined small farmtown life during the Great Depression, racism, loss of a parent, dyslexic issues, and a spitfire fierce girl full of love into one well done novel. Love it.
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Dorinda | 3/14/2011
" I think this gives a teenager an idea what it might be like for a family or for a child to grow up in the Great Depression.
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Dominque | 3/3/2011
" I was slow in the beginning turned into a really good read!
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Beth | 2/20/2011
" Great for junior high girls!
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Hoover Public Library Kids and Teens | 2/8/2011
" So so so good. Just read it, you won't be sorry.
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Martha | 12/5/2010
" historical fiction. This is a good picture of small-town depression-era prejudiced town and how the families cope.
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Kelly | 12/1/2010
" Another beautiful book by Kim. Charlie Anne's voice is poetic and authentic
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Julieanndixon | 11/16/2010
" I love, love, love this book. Set in the Depression, Charlie Anne has just lost her mother. Her father leaves the family with a stern cousin so he can work on building roads to send money home to the farm.
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