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Title: Someday Angeline by Louis Sachar ISBN: 0-380-83444-8 Publisher: HarperTrophy Pub. Date: 01 May, 1983 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.92 (12 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: You never know....
Comment: You never know what to expect from a Louis Sachar book. The one thing you can always be sure of however is quality literature for young people that also appeals to adults. I have always been amazed at how this lawyer from California is able to weave elements of his stories together and not ignore the details. Little mysteries from the beginning of the story will make sense in the end.
Angeline is too smart for her own good and is not well like at school, until she meets a young boy who is sort of an outcast himself. The two of them befriend a teacher who befriends Angeline's father. The story was cute and I was able to relate Angeline and really felt for her. I did have 2 problems however.
First, Sachar routinely talks about the things Angeline knew before she was born because she was connected to the world, but he does not explore this topic as much as I would have liked, or expected. Also, I felt the suggested future romantic relationship between Angeline and Gary to be a little much considering she is only 8 years old. These are both small issues, but they did prevent the book from getting a five star rating.
Why 4 stars?:
With the exception of two flaws: 1 dealing with a concept not being explored fully, the other with content, this book was very enjoyable. It is not the most open for discussion of Sachar's works, but there is still plenty to talk about. I would recommend this book for intermediate students and their classrooms - it is already a part of mine.
Rating: 5
Summary: This is my favorite story of all! 1,000 stars for Angeline!
Comment: This is my very favorite book! It is a wonderful story about being accepted in a community where we consider the "norm" to be the standard. Angeline is an eight year old "genius", and she has a very hard time fitting in... She is sent to a higher grade than she's supposed to be in, no one likes her, and ever her father doesn't know how to talk to her. If only he tried, he might discover that she is more normal than anyone imagines.
There are some things that Angeline knew before she was born. I find this a fun part of the book, because it leaves this unexplained... And lets you guess. If Mr. Sachar did explore into this more, I think it might have ruined the story. It is just one of those mysteries that makes you wonder. It also adds character to Angeline.
Angeline is "in balance with the whole". She understands things that others can't even perceive.
On the other hand, she wants to be accepted. She wants to be included. And it isn't until she meets a funny boy named Gary and his kind teacher, Miss Turbone (Mr. Bone) that she finds confidence in herself.
A beautiful story! I can't tell you how much I love it.
One thousand stars!!
Rating: 5
Summary: Still thinking of Someday Angeline
Comment: I read this book when I was about 10 years old (18 years ago). I loved it! I ended up reading it so many times that it had yellowed and the edges of the paperback frayed. At 28, I have recommended it to numerous people - most recently, my 7-year-old. She is a little ahead of where she should be in school and having a hard time socially because of it
Angeline went through some tough times and tough lessons. She "disappointed people" and misunderstood by even more people. This story is written so simply that it makes it easy to share with teens and young kids. The book is full of hope, laughter, a little nervousness (at the pier), and a lot of growing up. I recommend this to most kids that find themselves feeling a little out of place. Or for anyone who just wants a good read.
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Title: Dogs Don't Tell Jokes by LOUIS SACHAR ISBN: 0679833722 Publisher: Yearling Books Pub. Date: 11 August, 1992 List Price(USD): $5.50 |
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Title: Sixth Grade Secrets by Louis Sachar ISBN: 0590460757 Publisher: Apple Pub. Date: September, 1994 List Price(USD): $4.99 |
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Title: Johnny's in the Basement by Louis Sachar ISBN: 0380834510 Publisher: Avon Pub. Date: 01 May, 1983 List Price(USD): $4.99 |
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Title: The Boy Who Lost His Face by LOUIS SACHAR ISBN: 0679886222 Publisher: Yearling Books Pub. Date: 15 April, 1997 List Price(USD): $4.99 |
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Title: There's A Boy in the Girl's Bathroom by LOUIS SACHAR ISBN: 0394805720 Publisher: Yearling Books Pub. Date: 12 August, 1988 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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