I, Amber Brown (Paperback)

by Paula Danziger (Author), Tony Ross (Illustrator) "... Only fourteen more days until Christmas..." (more)
Key Phrases: Amber Brown, Aunt Pam, Merry Christmas (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal
Grade 2-4-That feisty, observant child is back. She now refers to herself as "I, Amber Brown" because she feels as though she's losing her identity because of all the recent changes in her life. Her mother and soon-to-be-stepfather, Max, are celebrating Hanukkah along with Christmas this year and anticipating their new life together. Her father has moved back to town from Paris and is getting an apartment nearby with a room for Amber. Seeking control over her life and her body, she tricks him into taking her to get her ears pierced. After the deed is done (Dad didn't know that Mom had forbidden it), her parents must work out a plan for dealing with other everyday issues that are bound to come up with joint custody. In the end, they are able to let Amber know that she is her own person, and that they both love her and are willing to try to do a better job together. The enormously popular heroine once again brings insightful verbalization to what life is like for kids today. Ross's black-and-white drawings are scattered throughout the short chapters. Readers who haven't read the earlier stories will enjoy this one, and then look for Amber's other escapades.
Sharon R. Pearce, Geronimo Public School, OK
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Description
Amber Brown loves the holidays. The shopping, the wrapping, the unwrapping. She isn't having any trouble with gifts, but life is another story. She's so happy her dad has moved back to New Jersey, but her mom isn't. It means the beginning of shared custody, and that means more fighting. Amber feels as if half of her belongs to her mom and half of her belongs to her dad, and that doesn't feel good at all.

Then her mom says she can't get her ears pierced, but her dad doesn't know that. Amber makes a decision. Something has to belong to her, so why shouldn't it be her ears?

Full of the fun, humor, and punny dialogue Paula Danziger's famous for, this is a winning entry in the ever-popular series.

Praise for the Amber Brown series:

"Upbeat, authentic and humorous..."--School Library Journal (starred review)

"Without a trace of condescension, Danziger gets the child's funny and vulnerable voice." --Booklist

"Fresh and fast-paced..." --Entertainment Weekly --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439071690
• ISBN-13: 978-0439071697
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #126,345 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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• This item is part of The Amber Brown Series.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I Amber Brown is a Blast, January 9, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: I, Amber Brown (Hardcover)

I have read other Amber Brown books and looked forward to reading this one. She is pretty cool. Sometimes I think she has more brains than the adults, especially her mom, who sometimes seems very spoiled and selfish for an adult. This is a funny true to life on target book. If you haven't discovered Amber Brown, this is the one.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book!, July 15, 2004

A Kid's Review

This book is fun for kids of all ages! This Amber Brown book is about a girl named Amber Brown and she wants to get her ears pierced, but her mom does not allow her to. So, since her parents are divorced, Amber's dad gets to take Amber anywher she wants. So, her father took her to get her ears pierced but her father didn't know that her mom had said no. So, when Amber got home, she got in trouble. Kids should read this book, I think, around Christmas because it takes place near Christmas. The author's message is to not do things you are not allowed to do.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Life for Amber Brown can be very stressful., May 30, 2006

A Kid's Review

Amber Brown disobeys her mom and lies to her dad about getting her ears pierced. She feels left out because her mom is getting remarried. I love the Amber Brown books because they are very exciting and sometimes the characters get stressed out, but they always talk it out and discuss their feelings. Then they get along. It is just like real life. This is a great book for kids whose parents are divorced or kids who want to understand what other kids' lives are like. JG