shraham27's review against another edition
5.0
I always like Amber Brown books, they have good themes in them that generate discussion with my class. I did two separate book clubs with them and both sets of girls love the character and really relate to her (so long as they actually read the book).
Keep'em coming Danziger!
Keep'em coming Danziger!
rachel_abby_reads's review against another edition
3.0
My daughter read this book for a school book report, and since her reading comprehension isn't always what one could wish, I felt the need to double check.
The title was only tenuously linked to the story. "Amber Brown in the Middle" would have been a better title.
Amber's parents are divorced and her mother is getting remarried. The unfortunate games that parents play with each other and their children are illustrated from the child's point of view. It's hard to feel anything other than sympathy for the child who's life is getting ripped apart by parents who decided that they just "don't love each other anymore."
Parents who divorce because one or the other (or both of them) have been selfish shouldn't be surprised when children in their turn become "unreasonable" about accomdoating parents in their wishes.
The title was only tenuously linked to the story. "Amber Brown in the Middle" would have been a better title.
Amber's parents are divorced and her mother is getting remarried. The unfortunate games that parents play with each other and their children are illustrated from the child's point of view. It's hard to feel anything other than sympathy for the child who's life is getting ripped apart by parents who decided that they just "don't love each other anymore."
Parents who divorce because one or the other (or both of them) have been selfish shouldn't be surprised when children in their turn become "unreasonable" about accomdoating parents in their wishes.
tschmitty's review against another edition
4.0
Danziger really captures the emotions of a nine year. Amber has a lot on her plate, and you can't help but to feel for her.
rockshaw22's review against another edition
3.0
So this book is really insightful into the brain of a kid. I just don’t care for realistic fiction much. It was cute though. Several of my students really liked this book though!
sapphicnat's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
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