Just Grace and the Double Surprise - by Charise Mericle Harper (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In this seventh installment in the Just Grace series, Grace and Mimi can't wait for Mimi's adopted little sister to arriveNexcept they're in for a surprise . . .<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>In this seventh installment in the Just Grace series, any day now Grace's best friend in the whole world, Mimi, is going to be getting a brand-new sister. Grace is really excited, plus nervous, plus worried, plus happy all mixed together. But both Grace and Mimi are in for a surprise when they find out that Mimi's family is <i>not </i>adopting a brand-new sister--and instead she is getting a brand-new brother. (Oh, brother!) And to heighten the excitement even further, Grace is in for <i>another </i>big surprise!</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p><i><b>Just Grace and the Terrible Tutu </b></i>on our Fall 2010 list <p/><i><b>Just Grace and the Snack Attack</b></i></p><p>New characters, such as the hyperactive Owen 1, keep the story fresh, but readers will most enjoy Grace's angst-ridden first-person narrative, delivered with her usual comic touch. Cartoon illustrations (and directions for creating a zine) enliven the text and help to showcase Grace's artistic talent. --<i>Booklist<br></i><br>[R]eaders will appreciate her straightforward, honest discussion of strong emotions they'll be sure to relate to. --<i>Horn Book</i></p><p><i><b>Just Grace Goes Green</b></i></p><p>Girls who are settling into chapter book series featuring Clementine and Judy Moody will love the fast pace and familiar school and family situations. . . . Harper's sketches add interest and break up the text, leaving the new reader time to pause and smile. -<i>Horn Book</i></p><p><i><b>Just Grace Walks the Dog</b></i></p><p>Grace's cartoon illustrations and charts enliven the conversational, first-person text. . .Her ruminations about the ways that people--and animals--may not be what they seem will provide both entertainment and food for thought for a wide range of readers.--<i>Kirkus Reviews</i></p><p>Harper has created a quick enjoyable read in this third 'Grace' book.--<i>Library Media Connection</i></p><p><b><i>Still Just Grace</i> </b></p><p>Harper's strength is her understanding of third-grade angst...she explores with a comic touch...Suggest this reassuring look at friendship and family to fans of Judy Moody and Clementine. --<i>Booklist</p></i><p>Dealing with the problems of friendship and change in a lively way...a good addition to the middle-grade shelves. --<i>School Library Journal</i> </p><b><p><i>Just Grace</i></p></b><p>Booksense Summer Selection 2007</p><p>The kids come alive in the story, and Harper, the author of several previous books, including the graphic novel <i>Fashion Kitty</i> (2005), enhances the comical goings-on with sparkling cartoon sketches. Equally delightful is the wry voice of energetic Just Grace, who never misses an opportunity to point out the injustices life has dealt her. She's a hero through and through. Give this to fans of Ann Nagda's <i>Meow Means Mischief</i> (2003) or anyone looking for a funny book. --<i>Booklist</i>, starred review</p><p>Grace is a funny, mischievous protagonist who should easily find a place in the pantheon of precocious third graders. Fans of Amber Brown, Clementine, and Judy Moody will love her. --<i>School Library Journal</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Charise Mericle Harper</b> is the author of many books for young readers in addition to the witty and winning Just Grace series. In a starred review, <i>Booklist </i>called <i>Just Grace</i> hilarious and said, The kids come alive in the story, and Harper enhances the comic goings-on with sparkling cartoon sketches. Give this to . . . anyone looking for a funny book. Charise lives in New York with her family. Visit her website at <b>www.chariseharper.com</b>. Visit Just Grace's website at <b>www.justgracebooks.com</b>, where you'll find all sorts of fun things, including videos, quizzes, and information about all the Just Grace books. <p/></p>
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