biddywink's review against another edition
2.0
Another entry in the category of "children's books whose whole plot would be busted if the child protagonist just spoke openly with a parent or adult." In this short, quick chapter book for transitional readers, Jenny Archer misunderstands her mother's off-hand comments that the family couldn't afford a pool or fur coats to mean they are poor. So Jenny attempts to get a job so she can buy her mother a fur coat for her birthday. A series of frustrating, failed enterprises escalate to the very sticky point when Jenny tries to sell the family home. Things are all settled for the best in the end, as one expects.
benedorm's review
3.0
Slight, but pleasant enough. I'm sure kids would like it. It reminded me of a simpler time, when kids wandering around their own neighborhood by themselves wasn't a big deal.
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