beecheralyson's review
3.0
Writing for 1st to 3rd graders is a challenge. Frannie fits in among the likes of Judy Moody, Clementine, Junie B Jones and others. In an effort to be grown up, Frannie misinterprets things and gets into a lot of trouble. There is a fine line in writing humorous antics and being just plain silly which can often be painful to read. There is also a fine line between the protagonist learning her lesson and wanting to have a happy, well-wrapped up ending. I'm not sure that I will continue reading the series but I know girls who will find this fun to read.
ubalstecha's review
3.0
Frannie is a girl who desperately wants to be a grown up. So desperate that she is trying to make herself like mustard by smelling it. Frannie is famous for her imagination getting the better of her, so much so that when the class is to go on a field trip to a radio station, she gets a special buddy to watch her. This doesn't stop Frannie from finding more trouble.
Very sweet first chapter book about a girl who finds trouble even when she isn't looking for it. Accompanied by cartoon illustrations by Doreen Mulryan Marts, Frankly, Frannie manages to have a believable heroine who suffers realistic consequences from her choices. Slight suspension of disbelief when it comes to the scrapes she gets into, but still an enjoyable book.
Very sweet first chapter book about a girl who finds trouble even when she isn't looking for it. Accompanied by cartoon illustrations by Doreen Mulryan Marts, Frankly, Frannie manages to have a believable heroine who suffers realistic consequences from her choices. Slight suspension of disbelief when it comes to the scrapes she gets into, but still an enjoyable book.
librarybrods's review
3.0
I'm only halfway through the first cd and the Frannie-isms are killing me already. Might be more bearable in print, but I'm not sure.
Clarification: I listened to Frankly, Frannie Check, Please on audio and found it semi- annoying. Then I read this book in print, and I was right- the Frannie-isms are much cuter in print.
Clarification: I listened to Frankly, Frannie Check, Please on audio and found it semi- annoying. Then I read this book in print, and I was right- the Frannie-isms are much cuter in print.
librarykristin's review
3.0
cute...wantonly derivative of Clementine tho. A bit younger, for the Judy Moody crowd not quite ready to read Clementine on their own yet
frankisib's review
3.0
A fun new series I discovered at Cover to Cover yesterday. Love the character and I think kids will too. A bit of a cross between Clementine and Roscoe Riley.
ki4eva's review against another edition
3.0
This book is perfect for young kids. Frannie is a funny, energetic girl who desperately tries to be an adult and wants a job.
moggmogg's review
3.0
Frannie Miller is a mischievous girl who loves grown up things. When her class goes on a field trip to a local radio station she makes sure she has her briefcase and business cards with her. When she notices the host of the call in show has left his post she steps in to help. Frannie learns an important lesson about following the rules and helping others. In the style of Junie B. Jones and Judy Moody this series is great for grades 2-3.
early chapter books, realistic fiction, jobs
early chapter books, realistic fiction, jobs
everydayreading's review against another edition
3.0
Cute, although it is painful for me to watch kids do such ludicrously stupid things.