Me and Rupert Goody (Thorndike Large Print Juvenile Series)

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Summary: Stirring
Review: A story that's touching and true to life, laced with Southern expressions that are a delight to the ear and the mind. Jennalee's real family is her Uncle Beau, who runs a general store and welcomes her to it as a refuge from her chaotic family. When she must suddenly share Uncle Beau with the son he didn't know he had, all of them have a lot of adjusting to do. What I admire most about this book, besides its language, is the care O'Connor uses in her portrait of Uncle Beau--especially her description of his remarkable pilgrimage to find and thank all the strangers who helped in the raising of his son.

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Summary: What a read
Review: I read (me and Rupert Goody) and i liked the book.The book is ment for kids in 4-8 grade. The book relates to how stores are runed, how romance occurs, and how you cant take anything for granted.

Rating:
Summary: What a read
Review: I read (me and Rupert Goody) and i liked the book.The book is ment for kids in 4-8 grade. The book relates to how stores are runed, how romance occurs, and how you cant take anything for granted.

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Summary: Award Winning Book!!!
Review: Me and Rupert Goody is the second chapter book to be recognized by The Dolly Gray Children's Literature Award for quality literature depicting characters with mental retardation or developmental disabilities. This book follows Jennalee through her meeting, jealousy of, and finally acceptance of Rupert Goody a man with a developmental disability. Me and Rupert Gooody is a well written book that entertains as well as teaches and is also a great read.

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Summary: Stirring
Review: This quality children's novel seems vaguely reminiscent of "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant, or perhaps "Belle Prater's Boy" by Ruth White. Nevertheless, it finds its own niche, and with surprisingly simple language and short text, manages to offer a genuinely emotional experience.