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Amber Brown Wants Extra Credit

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I love this book and how the characters develop over the series. I think it's sad that over protective parents are lowering their review because of material that is "too mature." When I was in fourth grade my parents had been divorced for two years, my father was remarried, my mother living with a man she met through a chat room, and my sister and I were basically raising ourselves. I started getting obsessed with my body image and ignoring toys that used to be my best friends. The series is all about growing up. It's as perfect about growing with the reader in its style and diction as the Harry Potter series is about developing complexity as Harry ages through the series. Five stars plus!

This is a 5 star book. It is humorous but also a little sad. We liked when Amber made Amber brownies. We would really like to eat Amber brownies! It was funny when Amber called her mother a madwoman, but it was sad when her mother pulled the car over and cried. Amber's parents are divorced and her mother has a boyfriend named Max. Amber does not like him that much so she decides not to smile at him. If you are a fan of the Amber Brown series, you will like this book too.

Imagine your divorced parents are starting to date new people. Would it bother you so much that it would affect your grades?That's exactly what happens to Amber Brown.I enjoy all of the Amber Brown books. Her life is interesting and her problems are believable. I can't wait to read more about Amber and her family.
I recommend this book to kids that like funny, true to life stories. I think this book would be enjoyed by ages 8 to 80.

I thought this book was good because they made the characters seem as if they were real.They I was there when they were writing in front of me. Amber is the main character of my book.Her mom and dad get a divorce and her dad moved to Paris,France. When Amber came downstairs she saw Max with her mom.Her dad called and he told her that he has a new girlfriend.She had got mad at him and hung up the phone.She was getting bad grades and after Amber and her mom worked things out.She started to get better grades. I would recommend this book to third graders and some fourth graders.

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.

Book Review of Amber Brown Wants Extra Credit By:Paula Danziger Fiction
This review is by my 3rd grade student, Breanna.

Amber Brown is so hilarious! Today she wants extra credit! Not because she is tired of doing regular old homework. She wants to make delicious cupcakes! But with anything off the shelf... like gummy worms... and she has more disgusting things. The book makes me anxious. I had a cup full of fun because she gets all messy. Her mom is dating a boy named Max! Now instead of getting her homework in early, now its late. Instead of her room clean, it's dirty. She loves writing notes to her dad in France. You will get messy in this messy old book. I love this messy book because it's fun to find out about what she and Max and her mom are up to. This is so hilarious. I am so hyper active! I recommend this book to K-6 grade. You will dig into this book like you have a shovel.

-Breanna

ISBN 0590947168 - Amber Brown is a character I've really come to like, but these books are marked for ages 7 to 10 which some parents might disagree with. If you have issues with a classmate of Amber's wearing a bra (and Amber mentioning it) or violence... although it's all aimed at Barbie dolls... this is not the book for your child.

Amber's struggling with her parents divorce and mother's new relationship and it's beginning to show in her grades. Faced with the threat of a letter home, she sets out to repair the damage and asks for extra credit. Her teacher refuses to allow her to get any, explaining that extra credit is for students who are obviously trying very hard - and Amber hasn't been. The only thing left to do is work very hard on her newest assignment.

Adding to her woes, Amber makes her mother cry when she continues to refuse to meet Max, her new boyfriend. Certain, or pretending to be, that her parents will get back together, Amber has no desire to meet - and worse, possibly like - the man who might want to try replacing her father.

These books are so authentic that I can't see why anyone would object to the topics. Divorce happens, children react badly, divorced parents date, fourth grade girls have been known to wear bras, siblings torment each other (sometimes through Barbie dolls!). That there is a book - even better, a series of books - that children in these situations can relate to is a great thing. Still, if you think your 7 year old isn't prepared for any of the content, you might want to hold off sharing this series for a couple years. I, for one, think kids will enjoy Amber every step of the way.

- AnnaLovesBooks

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.

I have read alot of Amber Brown books and this is my favorite so far. She a normal girl and learns to handle things-I really like to read about her!

Amber Brown is not doing well in school because she is mad about her parents divorce and her Mom dating a new guy. Amber aksed her teacher if she could get extra credit to help her grades. Her teacher said no, but Amber tried anyway. Read the book to find out what happens!! I think 3rd and 4th graders will really enjoy this book along with the other Amber Brown adventures.