Overview / 简介: |
Because she's the oldest and can do the most, Carolyn is sure she is loved the best. But then she begins to have doubts: Her mom spoils her little sister when she's sick, her parents post her Who Is Loved Best?
little brother's perfect math quiz on the fridge but barely notice her own perfect paper, and they make a bigger fuss over her brother's and sister's small parts in the spring play than they do her speaking part. But when things don't happen exactly as Carolyn expected, she learns an important lesson about what it means to be loved best.
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From Organization / 国外机构评价: |
| Grade 2-3–Nine-year-old Carolyn tries to get her parents and grandparents to say that they love her best, but she doesn't get the response she had hoped for. The plot revolves around a drama production in which Carolyn totally freezes on stage. Later, Mom tells her that she loves her anyway, that she loves her three children the best she knows how, and life goes on. This offering feels like a picture book that has been stretched into a chapter book. It is heavy on dialogue, which sometimes interferes with early readers' comprehension. Carolyn does not come across as a likable protagonist; she is too self-centered to notice that she is hurting other members of her family. Marshall's realistic full-page illustrations of this African-American family are a welcome feature. There were opportunities in this story to redeem Carolyn with some humor or kindness, but it just doesn't happen |
Foreign Customer Review / 国外客户评价: |
| This is a decent read for a 9 year old. I only wish it was a lot longer and more challenging. Bought the book for twin 9 year old daughters. |
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