Amber Brown Is Feeling Blue [Hardcover]

Paula Danziger (Author), Tony Ross (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1999 | Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Amber Brown

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Amber Brown and best friend, Justin, experience the joys and frustration of life in third- and fourth-grade while meeting new friends and coping with changing families.

--This text refers to the School & Library Binding edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Now in fourth grade, the unsinkable Amber Brown copes with the fallout from her parents' divorce in this characteristically energetic series installment. Ages 7-10. (Sept.)
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-4-Amber Brown has two problems. When a new girl named Kelly Green enters her class, the spirited fourth grader must accept that she is no longer the only student with a colorful name. Her second dilemma is much more serious: she has been invited to spend Thanksgiving with her mother and her mother's fiance in Washington state. Her father, however, is moving back to the U.S. after living abroad and would like her to spend the holiday with him in New York. Knowing that whatever she decides will hurt someone she loves, Amber struggles with her predicament and finally settles on a thoughtful solution. A likable nine year old with much common sense, she is willing to talk about her feelings openly and honestly and her first-person narration allows readers to be privy to these thoughts and emotions. Another winner in an appealing contemporary series.
Maryann H. Owen, Racine Public Library, WI
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Hardcover
• Publisher: Perfection Learning (September 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078079706X
• ISBN-13: 978-0780797062
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,736,969 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in New York, Paula Danziger knew since second grade that she wanted to be a writer. Beginning her career as a teacher, Danziger taught at the junior high, high school, college levels. She received her Masters Degree in reading and during that time she wrote her first bestselling novel, The Cat Ate My Gymsuit. She returned to teaching, but the success of her book encouraged her to become a full-time writer. It was non-stop for Danziger since then. Among her titles are: the enormously popular Amber Brown books as well as Remember Me To Harold Square, The Divorce Express, and Can You Sue Your Parents For Malpractice?Danziger received numerous honors, including: Parent's Choice Awards, International Reading Association - Children's Book Council Awards, a IRA-CBC Children's Choice Award and many nominations for state reading and library association awards. Known as a flamboyantly funny and deeply honest writer and speaker, Paula Danziger knew how to relate to young readers at their level. She was vital, funny, and compassionate. She knew how kids felt, what made them laugh, what they wore, collected, read, and played with. From collecting novelty toys that would make any teacher cringe, to wearing jangly earrings, funky glasses and shoes covered with beads and sequins, Paula Danziger had a direct line into kids' hearts and funnybones. She will be missed always.In Paula's memory, The Amber Brown Fund has been established to bring authors and illustrators to schools and libraries which otherwise could not afford them. Donations may be sent to The Amber Brown Fund/ SCBWI Museum of Children's Books, 8271 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048. "I want people who want to become writers to read lots, write and rewrite lots, take acting lessons to learn about character development, observe people and not to be afraid of not being perfect. As for those people who don't want to be writers, I hope that you will always continue to read and also not be afraid of not being perfect." "I have two sets of heroes: One--bright, creative teachers, who manage to stay in the classroom. And, two--people who have difficult childhoods and manage to use the experiences to grow into caring, understanding adults."

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Amber's Decision., February 20, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Amber Brown Is Feeling Blue (Paperback)

Even though Amber's parents are divorced and she's not sure how to handle all her sad feelings, I liked this book because it has many funny parts. The story really gets interesting when a new girl named Kelly Green moves into the area and goes to Amber's school. A lot of funny things happen, even kids barfing! Kelly also gets a new name - Kelly Greenbarf! Amber and Kelly become good friends, paint a dog's nails, and spend a lot of time together. At the end of the book, Amber must decide which of her parents to spend Thanksgiving with. This is a very difficult decision for Amber to make since no one should be alone over the holidays. This is a good book for divorced parents to read as well.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amber Brown has to pick her mom or her dad for Thanksgiving, May 30, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Amber Brown Is Feeling Blue (Paperback)

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

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, September 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Amber Brown Is Feeling Blue (Paperback)

Amber Brown isn't the only 2-colored name in class anymore and it makes her sad. She also has to decide which parent to spend Thanksgiving with. Most of the book Amber is sad because of what's happening. But she becomes friends with Kelly Green and works out her problems. It was a very interesting book, both funny and sad. I think other kids would like reading it. That's all.