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Just Grace and the Snack Attack (The Just Grace Series)

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Due to a student making fun of another one for eating something unusual, Just Grace and her entire class are forced to study atypical foods in order to develop an appreciation for them. Just Grace is unsure what to research until her friend Augustine Dupre surprises her with chicken-flavored potato chips. From there, she decides to find out what other unusual flavors potato chips are available in.

Grace is brimming over with optimism, a good sense of humor, a thankful heart, and friendliness even toward someone no one else likes. She does break the rules at times since she's not supposed to visit Augustine Dupre, but her conscience is always on high alert. The positive mentality in this book is a pleasant change of pace from plenty of other young adult books presently on the market. Though the storyline is not one full of adventure, but rather more about everyday life, the writing style is quick-moving and inventive and keeps one wanting to read more.

The charming, childlike illustrations add to the story, and there are a couple of how-tos (a zine and "chipwich") that encourage readers to interact with the book. This book is a really entertaining read (although it did make me very hungry!).

Just Grace and the Snack Attack is the 5th book in a continuing series and the first that I have read. It is a book written journal-style with Grace narrating. The book takes place during one school week. Just Grace (there are 2 other girls named Grace in her class) encounters many of the same experiences all kids will encounter in school and in their relationships with friends and families. This is why I suggest you read it with your children. Even though Grace is a girl, I think boys would enjoy this book IF you read it to them. Reading this book to your child will open opportunities for discussions. Some of the topics I noted while reading the book are: what happens when you make fun of someone, eating different food, jealous feelings, white lies, feeling like a bad friend, trouble making at school, gossip, and what happens when you do something dumb. You know your child will run into these things at some point and will only benefit by having already discussed them with you. Read a little each night before bed. You will be glad you did.

I read this book with my granddaughter who is eight and it was a nice bonding experience and an opportunity to talk about some of the issues brought out in the book; things like being jealous, teasing and being a good friend.

Just Grace (one of three Grace's in her class) is a typical eight year old girl. She is bright, funny and curious. When the class is given a project to learn about different foods of the world Grace decides to study unusual potato chips. Through this project the children begin to learn about different cultures.

This was a great way to discuss several things that probably happen on a day to day basis and it teaches without preaching. I think the book is probably one that would be appreciated more by girls, mostly because they would identify a lot with Grace. I also loved Grace's 'zine' drawings throughout the book, they added a fun and whimsical touch to the book. It is written in a diary format, similar to the Wimpy Kids books so it is easy to read and is also a good read aloud book. My granddaughter loved it and now wants all the Just Grace books.

I got this book for my classroom. (3rd grade) Three girls loved the book and have motivated others to read it now! They are also on the hunt for other Grace books. Whenever a book is a hit like this (and motivates students to seek out other reading material) I am thrilled. The girls said it was interesting and funny.

Harper does it again with Just Grace, an adorable character who just wants to know how the world works. In this installment, she is learning about different foods from around the world. Her food of choice for study: potato chips. If you've read Just Grace books before, you can see where this is going.

Just Grace books are always a joy to read - to step into the world of this adorable character and see the world through her innocent eyes, even when she's having a bad day.

I love the Just Grace series of books. My 8 year old daughter loves them as well. As I read the book to her, she reads all the cartoon captions, and giggles often. This book came with perfect timing. My husband and I strive to raise open-minded and culturally experienced children, however we live in an area which my older daughter described as a cultural vacuum. Therefore, as with my older children, when I packed my 8 year old's "strange" lunches- including dolmades, tortillas, bagels, etc, children at my daughter's school began to make fun of her. This Just Grace book deals with the exact topic of children making fun of others for eating odd or different foods. This book would be perfect for teachers or parents who want to raise cultural awareness and tolerance, as well as educate children about the myriad of foods available to them, beside haburgers and fries, and this book is perfect for kids who are exposed to a broader world but are made fun of for it.

This book is about a girl named Grace. She does a report on potato chips around the world. She starts getting interesting in making "zines", which are like comics to illustrate her findings. The book is illustrated with examples of these zines throughout. The book is funny, and an easy read. I think it would be recommended for advanced 1st grade readers through 4th grade. Very entertaining and well done. My daughter (she was 8 when she read it) loved it and recommends it highly!

This book was a little random in its chapter divisions, but over it was an entertaining story about Grace, a little girl who loves potato chips. She is so interested in them, she decides to do her school report on them.

The book also delves into the subject area of best friends and jealousy and has some little lessons in it about trying to think about other people's feelings. The lessons are very subtle, and I liked that they didn't try to hit you over the head with them.

This book contains little comedic drawings throughout, which represent some of the scenes of the book. It also explained how to make a "zine," which is a little story book made from a single, folded sheet of paper.

My 10 year old daughter read and enjoyed this book, particularly the part about how to make the zine as she is always into drawing and craft things in general.

All in all, this is a very kid-appropriate book, is a short but entertaining read and I would recommend this book to others.

Grades 3-5 will appreciate Just Grace and the Snack Attack, a fun book of lists from Grace that tells everything from assessments of ethnic food desirability to 'what I know about potato chips now'. In blending lists, dialogue, and black and white cartoon type drawings, a fine diary-like format evolves involving kids in Grace's life and ideas.

This is my 7 year old daughter's review:
I love this book because it talks about different flavors of food & makes you curious about trying new food.
Just Grace has a friend named Mimi, she's very kind & generous. They are neighbors & they are always together.
I read the first 2 books & I love them. She expresses funny emotions. The first book "Just Grace" Is my favorite one.
I recommend that girls read this book. It's fun to read! I don't think boys will like it!