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Dear Mrs. Ryan, You're Ruining My Life

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As any parent or educator will tell you, getting a child to read over the summer is immensely valuable, but it is also sometimes a daunting task. My son is no different. The majority of the time he truly does not care about what he is reading. Rarely can he even relate to me what the story was or who the characters were. Sadly, his favorite stories typically involve characters from some TV, movie, or video game. There is no real imagination needed there. This was certainly not the case with Dear Mrs Ryan, You're Ruining My Life. From the first paragraph on, the characters, dialogue, and attitude of the book hooked my son's attention. He read through the first three chapters in less than an hour, laughing as he went. When I checked on him before bed, he enthusiastically reported in detail the events and characters and some particularly funny lines that he enjoyed. Thank you for reminding my son that reading is FUN and not just some chore.

Not only is the story good, but it's funny! My 10-yr-old son and I both enjoyed it.

When Seal and Harvey try plans to get Mrs. Ryan (Harvey's Mom) with Mr. Stevens (Principal) Harvey is tired of his mom writing stories about him so seal sits there so Harvey wanted to be by each other. Seal says he goes to the bakers in the morning. Harvey asks his mom if they can go sometime when they went he seen Seal was there ans she sat by him. They had a long conversation. Harvey can't get them to stop seeing each other. Kids are making fun of him and saying their parents are going out. Now he tries to stop them.

Wow! How great to read a book that makes you laugh out loud. You really get inside the head of a young boy and can feel his struggle with trying to not be different, not stand out or be noticed as anything but one of the guys. This book I am buying for all of my grandkids. What a fun movie this would make! I'm waiting in line to see what else this new author Jennifer Jones comes up with.

A really enjoyable book from start to finish. Reminded me of Phyllis Reynolds Naylor. Kids will love it.