Keena Ford doesn't mean to be a troublemaker, but sometimes things get out of hand. Lucky for her, it's the beginning of the second grade and Keena's got a clean slate. So when her new second-grade teacher, Ms. Campbell, mistakenly thinks it's her birthday and brings in a huge chocolate cake, Keena realizes that she's gotten herself into a sticky situation. She knows she has to tell the truth, but it's not easy to turn down her very own birthday cake and a chance to wear a sparkly crown. How will Keena get out of this mess?
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Grade 1–2—Set in Washington, DC, this story is written as a journal from Keena's point of view. She and her friend Eric are looking forward to beginning second grade, until they discover that there will be separate classes for boys and girls. Plenty happens in the first week. Keena makes a simple error in writing her birthday and allows the teacher to celebrate on 9/2 instead of 2/9. Eric brags about how much fun it is in the boys' class, and Keena sneaks in to check it out and is caught hiding under Ms. Hanson's desk. She faces some stiff consequences for her mistakes, including being sent to the time-out room. Occasional full-page sketches show the African-American child, her friends and family, and her antics. The writing is good, but a spark of character development is missing. Keena's voice doesn't always ring true to a seven-year-old, at least not in journal format. This book may appeal to students who enjoy funny stories, but stronger titles about school situations are available.—Sharon R. Pearce, Longfellow Elementary School, Oak Park, IL
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About the Author
Melissa Thomson lives in New York City.
Frank Morrison was awarded the 2005 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Award. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
Frank Morrison was awarded the 2005 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Award. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Teacher approved!,
This review is from: Keena Ford and the Second Grade Mix-up (Hardcover)
I am an elementary school teacher and my students love this book! It's a wonderful read...it keeps them interested and motivated. Keena is a wonderful character and the plot is terrific! I definitely suggest it for your kids!
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I hope the author will write more Keena adventures!!!,
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Great book!!! My daughter loves her books and she can identify with Keena in many ways. I have started a collection of Keena Ford books and I hope there are more to come.
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By Kemie Nix "Founder, Children's Literature for... (Peachtree City, GA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Keena Ford and the Second Grade Mix-up (Hardcover)
Keena Ford lives with her middle-school-age brother and mother in Washington, DC. Her father lives in Maryland, and she sees him on weekends. Eric is her best friend, but disaster strikes when he is assigned to the other second grade class. Both children try to convince
the other that their classroom is more delightful. Not only does jealousy creep into their relationship, Keena creeps into serious trouble by ending up under the teacher's desk in Eric's classroom. Keena's proclivity for unintended consequences is given a thorough workout in this wonderful early chapter book. She is a delightful new character. Her thinking processes are revealed to be entirely understandable to young readers, but the repercussions are quite funny. One can only hope that this book is only the beginning of a long and happy relationship with Keena.
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