Hooray for the Golly Sisters (I Can Read Books (Harper Paperback)) [Paperback]

Betsy Cromer Byars (Author), Susan G. Truesdell (Photographer, Designer)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: I Can Read Books (Harper Paperback)

In continued adventures, May-May and Rose take their traveling road show to more audiences.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

First introduced in The Golly Sisters Go West (Harper, 1985), May-May and Rose return in this zany comedy sure to delight emerging readers. Varying levels of humor make the title appealing to slightly older, less able readers as well. Truesdell's fluid watercolor illustrations enhance and expand on each episode as the sisters continue west in their covered wagon, giving shows wherever they go. Their audiences are filled with people of varying shapes, colors, and sizes. The adventuresome gals' pioneer spirit and sibling affection are convincing and true to life, but most of all, the stories are full of gentle fun. A winning book that will attract primary-aged readers again and again. --Sharron McElmeel, Cedar Rapids Community Schools, IA
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"These five amusing stories pack punchlines and feature zesty artwork and strength in character, plot, and style." -- --BL. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (April 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0064441563
• ISBN-13: 978-0064441568
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #449,324 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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More About the Author

Betsy Byars began her writing career rather late in life First, she married and started a family. The writing career didn't emerge until she was 28, a mother of two children, and living in a small place she called the barracks apartment, in Urbana, Illinois. She and her husband, Ed, had moved there in 1956 so he could attend graduate school at the University of Illinois. She was bored, had no friends, and so turned to writing to fill her time. Byars started writing articles for The Saturday Evening Post, Look,and other magazines. As her family grew and her children started to read, she began to write books for young people and, fortunately for her readers, discovered that there was more to being a writer than sitting in front of a typewriter. "Once a wanderer came by my house and showed me how to brush my teeth with a cherry twig; that went in The House of WingsThe Summer of the Swans." Since that time, Byars has written more than 45 books for young readers and has won numerous awards, including The American Book Award, which she received in 1981 for The Night Swimmers. The humor, compassion, and insight Byars brings to each of her books won her a large audience of admirers both in the United States and abroad. Six of her novels were presented on national television, and her books are translated into nine languages. Six of Byars' novels have been named ALA Notable Books, and in 1971, The Summer of the Swans -- a story about a 14-year-old girl and her mentally retarded brother -- won the Newbery Award as the most distinguished contribution to literature for children in the year of its publication. Byars was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, on August 7, 1928. Unlike many of the characters in her books, Byars grew up in a normal, loving family. Her father was an engineer and worked as a bookkeeper in a cotton mill. He was stern and hardworking and had a strong sense of humor. Her mother was a lively woman who loved acting and music. Byars's sister, Nancy, two years older, was sometimes an inspiration and sometimes an evil nemesis. Byars has always been adventurous and never allows a few setbacks to prevent her from doing things she wants to experience, like petting a blacksnake and flying planes. The snake was named Moon and became the subject of her 1991 autobiography, The Moon and I. Betsy Byars and her husband live on an air strip in South Carolina, and have traveled widely throughout the United States in pursuit of their interest in gliding and antique airplanes. They have four grown children and seven grandchildren.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hooray for the Golly Sisters!, August 2, 2000

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Liz I. (Tampa, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hooray for the Golly Sisters (I Can Read Books (Harper Paperback)) (Paperback)

My children love these books. We have "The Golly Sisters go West" and "Hooray for the Golly Sisters!". They're a treat for little ones and a pleasure for parents to read. I would recommend any books in this series. The stories are interesting and funny on many levels.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfull, August 5, 2003

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This review is from: Hooray for the Golly Sisters (I Can Read Books (Harper Paperback)) (Paperback)

Easy to read and for small kids to comprehend when it is read to them. My 2 and 3 year olds love it. It is easy to read because it takes such a simple perspective on things like a child, not because it is dumbified so it only uses easy words. Gives children something that is easy to read and a classic. It has wonderful wit and charm. Adults as well as children can relate to the Golly sisters. I would put it up with wonderful books like Dr. Suess and Sandra Boynton.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Classic, September 12, 2011

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This review is from: Hooray for the Golly Sisters! (I Can Read Book 3) (Library Binding)

This beginner reader story is just a perfect story for young readers who are just discovering humor. A favorite of several students of mine to keep their reading skills fresh over the summer.