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Amber Brown Is Not A Crayon

Paula Danziger

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Total reviews: 19 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Step in to the feisty world of Amber Brown and friends! 5 out of 5 stars.
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Third grader, Amber Brown, and Justin Daniels have been best friends ever since preschool. They always know what the other is thinking, have created a giant ball of chewed gum that is their prized possession, and have the perfect way to eat Oreo cookies - Amber eats the cream filling, and Justin eats the chocolate cookie shell. Having known each other forever has only worked to help them survive school. After all, they're constantly sticking up for one another when someone decides to tease them about their names - "Amber Brown is not a crayon," "Justin Time" - they help each other out with homework - Justin is the math brainiac, while Amber's strong-point is spelling and penmanship - and they sit next to each other for all class activities. Which is why they both have a hard time accepting the fact that Justin is moving. As a dynamic duo, the two can't imagine being separated. And no, it's not being separated by a town, or a single state, but, rather, thousands of miles. Justin will be in Arizona, and Amber will be stuck in New Jersey. Now, as they begin contemplating what life will be like without the other by their side, disaster strikes, and the two bosom buddies begin fighting like cats and dogs - refusing to even speak to one another. The people around them, from their parents to their beloved teacher, Mr. Cohen, have no idea what to do to get the two pals to make up, and everyone begins to wonder whether the two will manage to mend their friendship, before it's too late.

I originally read AMBER BROWN IS NOT A CRAYON when I was in the fourth grade, and instantly fell in love with Amber. Paula Danziger has a magical way of meshing the fun (best friends, school projects) with the serious (moving away), to create a splendid work of fiction that really appeals to young readers. Her ability to bring real-life situations to the forefront, and shine a spotlight on them is inspiring, and will obviously win a place in the heart of readers who are experiencing similar situations. Danziger manages to put various lessons into such a compact book, from conflict resolution, to feeling comfortable enough to reveal your true emotions. Amber is a lovable character, whose sloppy, messy ways make her unique, and easy to relate to; while her friendship with Justin really illustrates just how strong the bond can be between children - even those as young as the two characters in this book. Justin, on the other hand, also brings a diversity to the story, and helps to highlight both his, and Amber's quirks. The two characters play off of one another marvelously, and truly bring their own unique voices to the tale. Step in to the feisty world of Amber Brown and friends!

Erika Sorocco
Freelance Reviewer

Editorial Review:

Amber Brown and Justin Daniels are best friends. They’ve known each other for practically forever, sit next to each other in class, help each other with homework, and always stick up for each other. Justin never says things like, "Amber Brown is not a crayon." Amber never says, "Justin Time." They’re a great team—until disaster strikes. Justin has to move away, and now the best friends are fighting. Will they be able to work it out before it’s too late?

I, Amber Brown

Paula Danziger

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

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Amber Brown loves the holidays. The shopping, the wrapping, the unwrapping. She isn't having any trouble with gifts, but life is another story. She's so happy her dad has moved back to New Jersey, but her mom isn't. It means the beginning of shared custody, and that means more fighting. Amber feels as if half of her belongs to her mom and half of her belongs to her dad, and that doesn't feel good at all.

Then her mom says she can't get her ears pierced, but her dad doesn't know that. Amber makes a decision. Something has to belong to her, so why shouldn't it be her ears?

Full of the fun, humor, and punny dialogue Paula Danziger's famous for, this is a winning entry in the ever-popular series.

Praise for the Amber Brown series:

"Upbeat, authentic and humorous..."--School Library Journal (starred review)

"Without a trace of condescension, Danziger gets the child's funny and vulnerable voice." --Booklist

"Fresh and fast-paced..." --Entertainment Weekly

Amber Brown Wants Extra Credit

Paula Danziger

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Total reviews: 10 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Watch out for some topics discussed 2 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

My 1st grader was assigned this book to read. She could read the book fine, but the contents is definitely for the older kids. The book talks about divorce, parents with boyfriends, masacre of Barbies, bras... definitely not appropriate for the younger crowd. The other problem of course is she can read it fine, but doesn't follow the story because the topics are for more mature kids. I'm sure there are other books at this same reading level with less mature topics.

amber brown 4 out of 5 stars.
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this is a good book for children 10 and older. the book is talks about divorces, bras, killings of barbie, and other stuff that may not be suitable for younder children. it talks about how amber is unhappy because her mom is dating a new guy and it seems to effect her school work. through her school work, she came to know her mother's boyfriend.

Editorial Review:

Amber Brown is in deep trouble. Lately, no matter what she does, it isn’t enough. She straightens up her room—sort of. She does her homework—well, most of it. And she agrees to meet Max, her mother’s new boyfriend—but she doesn’t agree to like him. Now her mother is angry, her teacher wants all of her homework, and Max keeps trying to make her laugh. What’s Amber to do? All she wants is a little extra credit. She really tries. . . . But how will she succeed?

Amber Brown Is Green With Envy

Paula Danziger

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Total reviews: 10 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Green with Envy 5 out of 5 stars.
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Amber is going threw a rough time. Amber is stuck in the middle of her parents. Amber keeps on being fought over. Her mom and dad have spilt up. Now her mom has a boyfriend.They Have decided to move. Her Mom and dad aren't acting like Amber thinks they should. I can't tell you any more, You'll just have to read it and find out for yourself.

No family is normal 5 out of 5 stars.
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First, Amber Brown is jealous because her dad is going on dates on the days he's supposed to be with her and she thought all her friends had normal families. In the end, she realizes that there is no such thing as a normal family. I liked this book because it made me realize that what is normal for you might not be normal to your friends. It helps me to know that there is no such thing as a normal family and people can be very different. I recommend this book to 7 or 8 year olds.

Editorial Review:

Amber Brown's parents just aren't acting the way she thinks parents should. Sometimes Amber's dad goes out on dates when he is supposed to be spending time with her. And her Mom went to Disneyland with Aunt Pam while Amber was with her dad (not fair!). Then Mom and Max decide to get married even sooner and move to a new house--maybe even a new town! Some kids have parents who stay together. Some kids don't have to think about moving away from their school and all their friends. Some kids seem to have no problems--& that makes Amber Brown green with envy.

Get Ready for Second Grade, Amber Brown (Easy-to-Read, Puffin)

Paula Danziger

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Lovely 4 out of 5 stars.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.

My about to be second grader enjoyed this and found it reassuring. I don't think it will be re-read very frequently, but it was a worthwhile shared experience.

Our Daughter LOVES Amber!!! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I just got this book from the library for my daughter (a 5 year old with a 1st-2nd grade reading level) and she has read and REread and RE-REread this book. She wants Amber's backpack and when I mentioned there might be a girl named Hannah in her Kindergarten class, she said she hoped it wasn't Hannah Burton. We said WHO??? and she replied, "The girl who's mean to Amber." Oh. I am on Amazon tonight to buy all the Amber books I can find!

Editorial Review:

Amber Brown is excited to be starting second grade-and a little nervous. She's worried that the new teacher might not be as nice as she hopes. Plus, Hannah Burton is going to be in her class, and Amber knows Hannah can be mean. But on the way to school with her best friend Justin, Amber makes a decision. She is going to be ready for whatever happens. And second grade had better be ready for Amber Brown!

Snail Mail, No More

Ann M. Martin, Paula Danziger

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Total reviews: 67 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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Tara*Starr and Elizabeth finally have e-mail and they are sooooooo excited. After a year of snail mail following Tara*Starr's move to Ohio (chronicled in P.S. Longer Letter Later), the long-distance friends are ready for the more immediate gratification of e-mail. Eighth grade turns out to be as intense as seventh, with still more challenges to the best friends' relationship, including new local friendships for each, a baby sibling on the way for Tara*Starr, devastating drama from Elizabeth's alcoholic and absent father, and ever-broadening horizons for both teens.

Two terrifically popular authors, Paula Danziger (The Cat Ate My Gymsuit) and Ann M. Martin (The Baby-Sitters Club series), make a wildly contrasting yet compatible team, as reflected in Martin's reserved and introspective Elizabeth, and Danziger's exuberantly hyperbolical Tara*Starr. Honest and unpredictable, and oh-so-current, the book addresses many of the issues that plague and perplex teenagers today: dating, drinking, friendships, changing relationships with parents, divorce, even death. Impossible to put down, this novel in e-mail messages is every bit as warm, complex, profound, and moving as the authors' first team effort. (Ages 9 and older) --Emilie Coulter

Amber Brown Is Feeling Blue

Paula Danziger

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Total reviews: 16 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Amber Brown has to pick her mom or her dad for Thanksgiving 5 out of 5 stars.
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Amber Brown's mom and her mom's boyfriend Max want to go to Walla Walla for Thanksgiving, but her dad wants her to stay with him. She feels like she is in the middle of a nightmare because she wants to go with both of them. It is stressful to be in the middle. I liked this book because I felt like it could be a real story and I started to understand her problems. I recommend it because it does have a happy ending, even though reading it stresses you out a little. JG

The Best Story On Amber Brown Ever 5 out of 5 stars.
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The book on Amber Brown is feeling blue is written by Paula Danziger. it is a very good book. and it is about a girl who at first didn't like her name until she meet named kelly green. At first amber didn'tlike kelly green beacause she had the same colored name as amber brown. One day Kelly saw a boy barf. She ended up barfing too. Amber Brown told everyone. Then everyone started called Kelly Green, KGB. Amber Brown thought that Kelly was going to be mad but she really didn't care. Amber's parents were divorced. Then one day Amber's mom and boyfriend were going to Walla Walla, New York for the Thanksgiving holiday. At the same time her dad was coming to spend some time with her to spend the holiday in Washington with him. Amber got into all of the conflict between her parents. It was difficult for her to choose. She wanted to be with both of her parents. In the end she chose to go with her dad because he didn't have anyone to spend the holiday with so Amber chose to go with her dad. She was glad she did because they had fun. Wait! I'm not done because there are more stories out there and I won't stop until I get every book on Amber Brown until they are sold out!!

Editorial Review:

Amber Brown has always enjoyed being the only kid in school with a two-color name. Until a new girl joins her forth-grade class- Kelly Green!

Second Grade Rules, Amber Brown (A Is for Amber)

Paula Danziger

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Great for reading 4 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

My daighter is in second grade and really enjoyed this book. She talked so excitedly when we were discussing what she was reading.

I like this book 4 out of 5 stars.
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I like this book because...
this gilr ceaps triying and triying agen intill she can accomplish whot she needs to do.

Editorial Review:

Amber Brown thinks that second grade rules! But when her teacher says desks have to be kept clean, Amber knows that is one rule she cannot follow. She desperately wants the desk fairy, Deskarina, to visit her desk and leave a reward. A messy desk never bothered Amber before, but now that a treat is involved, it does. . . .

Following closely on the events in Get Ready for Second Grade, Amber Brown, kids and teachers will applaud this hilarious take on a universal classroom issue.

You Can't Eat Your Chicken Pox, Amber Brown

Paula Danziger

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Total reviews: 9 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

I Thought The Book Was Great! 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

I just finished this story. It is about Amber Brown at school. Her best friend Justin Daniels just moved away. When she came home her parents get divorced. Guess what! Her dad moves to France. She could not believe what happened to her life. Her life was wrecked into pieces! She was heart broken. Then a couple of months later she goes to France. She was so happy to see her dad. France was so cool. But she gets the chicken pox! I thought the book was great! It lots of parts I liked. I don't have a favorite part, though!- By Amanda H. Age 7

Not the best of Amber Brown 2 out of 5 stars.
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I read many of the Amber Brown books with my 7-year old daughter, and generally, we love them. All of the books have a portion dedicated to the fact that her parents have split up and how she is dealing with this situation. Although my daughter cannot relate directly to that, it has lead to some interesting discussions. Most of the books have a humerous story interweaved, but unfortunately, not this one. It is a story of a girl who goes to Europe to visit her father, gets sick, and is bored sitting in her aunt's flat. We were as bored as Amber. While I would highly recommend other books (I, Amber Brown; Amber Brown Sees Red; Forever Amber Brown), I have to recommend staying away from this one.

Editorial Review:

It’s finally summer and Amber Brown is going to London to visit her aunt Pam and then to Paris to visit with her father. She is one excited kid before she goes. And one itchy kid when she arrives. Mosquito bites, she thinks. Chicken pox, she finds out. Is her vacation completely ruined? And now that she can’t go to Paris, how will she be able to convince her dad to move back home?

Amber Brown Goes Fourth

Paula Danziger

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AMBER BROWN GOES FOUTH 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 3 people found this review helpful.

I think you should read that book . Her mom gots a friend and Amber don't like it at all. She's mad because Justin move away. The first day of school she knew she had a new best friend.That's why you need to read that book.

Amber Brown Goes Fourth 4 out of 5 stars.
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Amber Brown Goes Fourth is a very good book. There are a lot of changes in Ambers' life but she is willing to accept them. For insance, her best friend named Justin moved away over the summer so Amber has to go on to fourth grade without him. She does make friends with Brandy. It is very interesting to watch their friendship grow.
I also liked the part where the boys from Amber's class have a fake burping contest. Amber and Brandy do not win, but they do get another one of the prizes. The connection that I made to Amber Brown Goes Fourth was from Amber to me. We are both happy and we have both had a friend move away.
Dejah from Stockbridge Central School grade 4

Editorial Review:

Amber Brown isn’t entirely ready for fourth grade. She has her pens, pencils, new clothes, and new shoes. But the one thing she doesn’t have is her best friend, Justin Daniels. Justin has moved away, leaving Amber utterly best friend-less. Amber knows Justin can’t be replaced, but she is on the lookout for a new friend. Brandi seems a likely choice—but does Brandi want to choose Amber in return? Will Amber Brown go fourth, and go forth, with a new best friend?