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5 reviews
Betsy Byars, Laurie Myers, ...

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 2004

SOS is the tops!
As a fourth grade teacher, this book was useful on so many levels. First of all, I read it aloud, chapter by chapter to my students. They were enthralled! Then, we conducted our own "SOS" Writing contest in the classroom. The book addressed many of what fourth grade writing teachers experience in the classroom: the personal narrative. This book will answer the frequent kid question, What do I ...

The Midnight Fox (Faber Children's Classics)

25 reviews
Betsy Byars

Faber Children's Books, 2002

Foxy Loxy
Back in 1968, I think it's fair to say that your average male hero in children's fiction was usually an athletic or at least agile young man. The Hardy Boys, after all, were still popular and the degree of introspection most young men in today's fiction are apt to was significantly less. Not so the hero of Betsy Byars's, "The Midnight Fox". A small unassuming but still interesting book from ...

Tornado (Trophy Chapter Book)

19 reviews
Betsy Byars

HarperTrophy, 1997

Tornado by Betsy Byars
I use this book every year with my third grade class when studying a unit on tornados. They do a storyboard summarizing each chapter. They laugh all through the book. The LOVE it! I am glad I found it on Amazon because it is very difficult to locate for purchase. There is a tornado that causes a farm family to retreat to their storm cellar. To keep the children from thinking about the ...

The Summer of the Swans

184 reviews
Betsy Byars

Puffin, 1981

Theresa's Review ; )
This book is a mixture of drama,emotions, and different kinds of relationships. A 10 year old boy getting lost,an aunt flipping out, an a bad father,daughter relationship,all in one small book. This book was really interesting to me because I could relate to a lot of the characters. Sara,Mary, and Wanda are the characters I could most relate to,just small details.It is hard for me to capture this ...

The Summer of the Swans

2 reviews
Betsy Byars

Scholastic Inc., 2000

Finding out what is important
There are four main characters in this short story based in the beauty of West Virginia: 14 year-old Sarah, her older sister, Wendy, her younger brother, Charlie, and the relative who is raising all three children, Aunt Willie. While the story certainly centers on finding Charlie, a child who is mentally disabled, the reader also sees Sarah finding truth about her own self. The reader will ...

The Pinballs: Student Packet (Novel Units)

75 reviews
Betsy Cromer Byars

Novel Units, 1999

The Pinballs
i think students would enjoy reading Pinballs. I think kids would enjoy it because it is funny. Also, it could happen in real life. Pinballs is a great book for kids. In the book the kids are normal, but they are just in a foster home. The kids all become friends and realize they are just like pinballs. I liked the book a lot. I bet other kids did too! So, I recommend all kids read this book.

The Golly Sisters Go West (I Can Read Book 3)

3 reviews
Betsy Byars

HarperTrophy, 1989

Hilarious stories for kids who love to laugh
My kids are in high school and they still remember the antics of the Golly sisters, siblings with funny adventures and fancy dreams! Along with Amelia Bedelia books, the Golly sisters encouraged my kids to begin reading at a very early age just to relive the antics on their own without Mommy's help. Highly recommend the Golly sisters with a whoop and a holler!

Wanted: Mud Blossom (Fantastic Blossoms)

5 reviews
Betsy Byars

Macmillan Children's Books, 1993

Wanted??
Why is Mud Blossom wanted?? What did she do?? In this book a dog named Mud Blossom who is accused of eating Junior's pet gerble. But in the story a very old lady named "Mad Mary" is missing!!! Did Mud eat the gerble, and has "Mad Mary" been kidnapped? Read the book to find out. ~Andrew Leace

Dog Diaries: Secret Writings of the WOOF Society

2 reviews
Betsy Byars, Betsy Duffey, ...

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 2007

A delightful, fun light read
Dogs are gathering for the first annual meeting of the WOOF Society, chaired by an Irish wolfhound, to listen to the secret diaries of dogs from around the world and through history...the result is a hilarious dog's-eye view of the human and animal world in a series of short story vignettes spiced with black and white photos throughout by Erik Brooks. A delightful, fun light read sure to attract ...

Keeper of the Doves

4 reviews
Betsy Byars

Puffin, 2004

The best book you will ever read
I loved this book! This book is about Amie and a man named Mr Tominski. He had doves in a nearby chapel. He trained his doves. This story is placed in 1899 in Kentuky. One day Amie meets Mr Tominski in the grave yard. Amie has a camera. Mr Tominski talks in German. He was pointing at himself. Amie said do you want me to take a picture of you? Mr Tominski shook his head. Amie took 2 ...

Little Horse

2 reviews
Betsy Byars

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 2002

Great book
This is a great book for beginner chapter readers. IT is also good for children with Visual problems for the words are large enough and the Book has enough space between sentences which is a bonus.

The Seven Treasure Hunts (Trophy Chapter Books)

3 reviews
Betsy Byars

HarperTrophy, 1992

A Total Delight!
My son and I thoroughly enjoyed this book. My son is entering third grade, but is struggling with reading at the level he should be at. This book is aimed for his age, but is still an easy reader. It helped give him the confidence he needs as it is aimed towards third and fourth graders and he could read it! Thank you Betsy Byars for realizing not all children read at the same level, but ...

The Moon and I

4 reviews

HarperTrophy, 1996

Cool Book!
In this excellently written book, Betsy Byars describes her friendship with moon (a snake she finds),tells bits of her childhood adventures, and gives helpful writing tips. A book that most anyone will enjoy. Betsy Byars has an amazing way with words! I had never read any of her books, but now am rushing to the library to check some out. I really enjoyed this book because it is well ...

Little Horse on His Own (Early Chapter Books (Henry Holt & Company))

3 reviews
Betsy Byars

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 2004

Great Book
This is a great book for beginner chapter readers. IT is also good for children with Visual problems for the words are large enough and the Book has enough space between sentences which is a bonus.

Trouble River

24 reviews
Betsy Byars

Puffin, 1989

Exciting pioneer book! (...)
Trouble River by Betsy Byars is a fantastic book! The characters in this book are Dewey and Grandma. Dewey is a hard worker and is sneaky. In the beginning Grandma is hard to work with. She is also stubborn, but at the end she is calm and easy going. The main part of Trouble River is about a boy and his grandma trying to get to Hunter City. Trouble River is so good that you will not ...

The Not-Just-Anybody Family (Blossom Family Book)

7 reviews
Betsy Cromer Byars

Holiday House, 2008

Fourth Grade Teacher Gives Five Stars
The Not-Just-Anybody Family is a book my whole classroom enjoyed. It has action, humor, a missing dog, an out-of-town mom, and a grandpa in jail. The children in the book are very real and my students could relate to their feelings and difficulties. The settings change from chapter to chapter and Betsy Byars writes just enough about each situation to keep you wanting more. This book helped ...

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