Forever Amber Brown [Hardcover]

Paula Danziger (Author), Tony Ross (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1997 | Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Amber Brown

Amber Brown wants a room makeover, not another life makeover.

She's used to changes--finding a new best friend, Brandi...having her old best friend, Justin, move to Alabama...dealing with her parents' divorce...seeing her father move to Paris.

She's even getting used to her mom's boyfriend, Max. The only change that she wants now is to redo her bedroom.

Then Max asks her mom to marry him. If she says yes, they might have to move. And if she says no, Max may leave.

Amber's mom is confused.

Amber is confused.

Next thing Amber knows, she and her mom are on a plane to Alabama. It's time to make some decisions...and it's time to see Justin.

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-5. In previous books in this popular series, Amber has seen her parents divorce and her father and best friend, Justin Daniels, move far away. Now she is firmly established in the fourth grade with a new best friend and a growing fondness for her mom's boyfriend, Max. Just for a while, Amber would like nothing more to change so that she can concentrate on the business of growing up. Then Max throws them all into a tizzy by asking her mother to marry him. Suddenly, they make an unplanned trip to Alabama to see the Daniels family so that Amber's mom can think things through. There, Justin helps Amber realize that change is a part of living. Through all the chaos, irrepressible Amber, buoyed by her loving relationship with her mother as well as her lively imagination and wonderful sense of humor, develops a growing understanding of herself and the people around her. Danziger's characterizations ring true. Her light handling of a difficult subject faced by so many youngsters will once again find a ready audience. In addition, readers ready to venture beyond beginning chapter books will find the undemanding format welcoming. The simple sentence structure, large print, and pen-and-ink sketches make it possible for them to relax and enjoy as Amber gradually realizes that no matter what changes occur she will remain Forever Amber Brown.?Maggie McEwen, Coffin Elementary School, Brunswick, ME
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

From Booklist

Gr. 2^-4. Focused and funny, this is one of the best chapter books about Amber Brown. Danziger gets the details that concern today's kids as well as the issues that always make them vulnerable. Amber Brown is in fourth grade now; her parents are divorced, and her mother is dating Max. Amber Brown likes Max, but part of her wishes that her father would come back. Then Max proposes. How much will things change? The story here is taut, the conflict dramatized without preachiness. Readers will understand Amber Brown's panic ("If he's living in the house, there'll be no real privacy. I won't be able to walk around in my nightgown"), and they'll recognize the world they know: the joy of being grossed out by snot games with your best friend, even while you are facing what a family is and how it changes. As always, Tony Ross' occasional line drawings capture the scene with affectionate comedy. Hazel Rochman --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 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0780774418
• ISBN-13: 978-0780774414
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,161,647 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

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I am eight and a half and I loved this book!, February 15, 1998

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[e-mail] (Jennifer Payne, Santa Maria, CA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Forever Amber Brown (Hardcover)

The story took place in New Jersey. Amber Brown is listening to her mother when she says that Max has asked her to marry him. Amber thinks this is the worst thing that could ever happen. What's going to happen next? Is she going to say yes? Find out when you read this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Thoughts, November 22, 2004

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Forever Amber Brown (Mass Market Paperback)

Forever Amber Brown was the first book I read in this series. When I saw this book I wanted to know how it feels to have your mom and dad divorce. When I read this book it answered my question! If you have a question like me, Forever Amber Brown might answer it. In fact, its my favorite Amber Brown book! I hope you get to read Forever Amber Brown!!!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Forever Amber Brown, March 3, 2000

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Clarice Kelly (Louisa, Ky.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Forever Amber Brown (Hardcover)

Danziger, Paula. (1996). Forever Amber Brown. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Amber wishes her mom and Max would stop kissing. Amber likes her moms' new friend Max, but she still wants her mom and dad to get back together. Will Max become Ambers' stepfather? You must read this book to find out what really happens.