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Clark the Shark by Bruce Hale

amydieg's review against another edition

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3.0

I can see how this would be nice for kids with issues staying come or abiding by social norms at school, but I do think it could have involved more acceptance and less magically effective self-regulation.

lillyreadstoomuch's review against another edition

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funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

2.75

akooiker21's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This online book details the exciting story of the life of Clark, the shark. This book takes us on a journey of Clark's day at school and his interactions with his classmates throughout the day. Throughout the book, Clark must learn that there is a time and a place for everything and every behavior and that we must consider other people's feelings. This book would be ideal for children ages 5-10. This book could be used in the classroom to teach students the impact of their behaviors on others and when certain behaviors are appropriate and when they are not. As well as what happens when we don't act in the way we should. Overall, this book would be an excellent read-aloud or silent reading book.

bjyoung116's review against another edition

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3.0

This was a cute story about friendship and how to behave in school. Great illustrations but the overall plot wasn't the most memorable. Don't feel bad for skipping this one.

5elementknitr's review against another edition

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3.0

A fun book teaching there is a time and a place for certain activites?
Or a terrible book that teaches you need to squash who you are to have friends?

click2carney's review against another edition

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5.0

Lots of laughs and relatable excitement for my 4-year-old.

johnsonmlchan's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

streetsmcrts's review against another edition

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4.0

I read this from audiobook that read by Chris Pine, and it was wonderful (also it's an excuse to say that how he read this book was super expressive and I love it). As a children book, it's still entertaining and funny. But it also want to tell the children to be their own person. No matter how different the situations they faced, they must adapt in the most comfortable way.

Anyway, I supposed to put this on my children literature report for my reading class. But unfortunately, my lecturer don't allowed us to use audiobooks as the source for the report, which is a shame. But alas, I'm still glad to read this book!

breezyboyce94's review against another edition

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3.0

This was a pretty cute story about a very excited shark