EARTH TO MATTHEW [Paperback]

Paula Danziger (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Dell Publishing (1991)
• ASIN: B000HF73I0
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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."

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3 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Earth to Matthew, January 2, 2000

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stephanie jackson (oak harbor,Washington) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Earth to Matthew (Matthew Martin Book) (Mass Market Paperback)

Earth to Matthew is about a 12 year old boy completing the sixth grade.He has a sister who bosses him,and parents who embarrass him. In ecology he learns that changes in the ecosytem can have lasting effects on the enviroment. Then he is assighed a recycling project that becomes not just interesting to him but very important. Matthew is taking sixth grade more seriousy, Matthew also learns that small changes in feelings can make a difference.Exspecaly when he looks at his friend Jill. Jill makes him feel funny, when ever she says earth to Matthew. this book is great. Paula Danziger makes good books but they could be much better.