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Title: There's A Boy in the Girl's Bathroom by LOUIS SACHAR ISBN: 0-394-80572-0 Publisher: Yearling Books Pub. Date: 12 August, 1988 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.67 (140 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: This Book Can Teach You To Belive In Yourself
Comment: There's A Boy In The Girls Bathroom by Louis
Sachar is a book that can help the reader to
believe in themself. In this extraordinary book a
boy named Bradley Chalkers tells horrible lies and
is a trouble maker. In school he doesn't do his
homework and picks fights with everyone. One day
Bradley meets his new counselor, Carla. At first he
doesn't like Carla but she likes him. He is a boy
that doesn't have any friends until one day a kid
named Jeff moved to Bradley's school. Bradley and
Jeff become friends, but they soon get in a fight.
Bradley decides to prove that he can be the best
kid in the school so he can get more attention and
more friends. He gets to be friends with Carla,
Jeff and even gets invited to a party. Then he gets
mad at everyone because Carla has to move and
Carla was the one that tought him not to give up. I
think that everyone should read this book because
it can teach anyone to believe in themself.
Rating: 4
Summary: There's a boy where?
Comment: I have always been a fan of Sachar's work and this book is no different. I first read when I was in middle school and now that I am in college I enjoyed it again. I had forgotten completely what the story was about, as an education major I fell in love with it. The main character is Bradley Chalkers the boy who nobody wants to sit next to and is referred to as a monster by his classmates. He begins seeing the school's counselor and is able to work through some of his problems and becomes quite popular.
There are two great lessons to learn from this book. First, that no children are bad. Because of a series of misunderstandings, Bradley has become the victim of a lot of cruel jokes and had a reputation made for him. Children will live up to the expectations of them, so when everybody expected him to be mean and not do his work - he didn't. His counselor, Carla, was able to see through that and accepted him for who he was - a very nice and thoughtful little boy. I wish all troubled children could have someone as wonderful as Carla in their lives. The other lesson is one for all of us: when asked why he always says Hello to people if they say it to him, Bradley's friend answers: "When a person doesn't say hello to someone because he thinks they are a monster, it makes me wonder who the real monster is."
The only reason I took a star off of this book was for the content. I am a bit of a prude so the things that I thought were a little bit inappropriate may not be so for you. There are references to people "making out", and when Bradley is at a birthday party he "likes watching the girls do somersaults because he can see what's under their skirts". There are also many references to Bradley and Carla having a closer relationship than they should, i.e. kissing and Bradley fantasizing about marrying her. Of course, none of this happens, but the subjects are brought up.
Why 4 stars?:
I really enjoy the story and know for a fact that it works well with 9-12 year olds. There are some wonderful lessons in this book: every child is beautiful on the inside, and hospitality goes a long way. My only reservations are about the subject matter, but I wouldn't let it stop me from giving this book to a child of the appropriate age group.
Rating: 5
Summary: Never loses its appeal
Comment: I was first read this book when I was seven years old, and now ten years later, about to graduate high school, it is still one of my favorites.
The story is touching. It's not your average children's book, where there are bad guys and good. In this story, there are shades of gray as our oringally unlovable protagonist can turn his ways around. It's also a story about friendship, the growth and development, and the many different bonds between children, parents, and teachers. And most importantly, in traditional Sachar style, it's a really funny story, as well, making it enjoyable for adults and kids.
This is truly one of my favorite books and because of it, I figured out what I want to study to be next year when I go to college: a guidance counselor for children, just like Carla.
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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: 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: Sixth Grade Secrets by Louis Sachar ISBN: 0590460757 Publisher: Apple Pub. Date: September, 1994 List Price(USD): $4.99 |
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Title: Wayside School Boxed Set: Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger, Wayside School is Falling Down, Sideway Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar ISBN: 0380791714 Publisher: Avon Pub. Date: November, 1996 List Price(USD): $17.97 |
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Title: Sideways Arithmetic from Wayside School by Louis Sachar ISBN: 0590457268 Publisher: Apple Pub. Date: September, 1997 List Price(USD): $4.99 |
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