| Category: | Children - Grade 4th-6th |
|---|---|
| Author: | Janice Laakko |
| Publisher: | Atmosphere Press |
| Publication Date: | August 24, 2021 |
| Number of Pages: | 170 |
| ISBN-13: | 978-1-63752-792-4 |
Dee Lanson
is a fifth-grader with so many issues. She is not comfortable with the way that
Samantha stares at her. Things could be better for Dee except that Samantha has
found a way of getting into her circle of friends. The desire for revenge
escalates everything, putting her in a more complicated situation. While her
classmates are determined to win in the softball and kickball competitions, Dee
has so much to worry about. Can she get along with Samantha and feel
comfortable at school and can she find peace at home?
Gloppy by Janice
Laakko is a well-written Children's tale with characters that readers will
adore. Laakko does an extraordinary job of creating a world that reflects what
fifth-graders go through. The world-building is impeccable and it is
interesting to notice what goes through the mind of young Dee and how it
affects her relationships even at home. Themes of friendship, sports, family,
and forgiveness and intelligently written in a way that will inspire young
readers to seek what builds rather than destroy them. My daughter is a
fifth-grader and I see so much of Dee in her. I had her read this book and it
wasn't surprising when she told me that she has her own version of Samantha at
school. Gloppy is a fun read with
solid and believable characters and themes that are expertly developed. This is
a transporting read for fans of Children's books.
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