When eight-and-a-half-year-old Mallory McDonald's parents tell her that they are moving, she's mad--really mad! It's not fair! How can they make her move away from Mary Ann, her best friend in the whole wide world? Who will she paint her toenails with, tell secrets to, and make scrapbooks with? When Mallory arrives at her new house on Wish Pond Road, things are terrible. Her room is too small and the girl next door is mean. But Joey lives next door, too. Even though he doesn't paint his toes, he tells jokes, helps teach her cat to do tricks, and shows her how to skateboard. Mallory's having so much fun she forgets the pact she made with Mary Ann never to make friends with a boy next door. But, when Mary Ann comes to visit, what will Mallory do? Will she have to choose between her best friend and her new friend?
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Grade 2-4-Despite "Operation-Convince-My-Mom-that-Moving-and-Leaving-Behind-My-Best-Friend-Is-a-Bad-Idea," eight-year-old Mallory's parents go forward with their plans. On Wish Pond Road, three hours away from her best friend, all of the houses look alike but there is a wishing pond that she can't wait to try out. Even though she pinkie swore with Mary Ann that she wouldn't play with the boy next door, Mallory has fun with Joey. When Mary Ann comes to visit, Mallory must learn how to balance both friendships. Large-type print, an open format, and humorous illustrations make the book accessible to newly confident chapter-book readers. Mallory is an appealing character who deserves a place alongside Junie B. Jones, Judy Moody, Amber Brown, and Clarice Bean. This amusing offering makes a good choice for youngsters who are adjusting to new environs.-Debbie Stewart Hoskins, Grand Rapids Public Library, MI
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Gr. 2-4. Eight-year-old Mallory doesn't want to move. Not only is she going to a new town, she's leaving best-friend-forever Mary Ann. Though making new friends isn't easy, neighbor Joey unexpectedly proves he's buddy material. Unfortunately, loyal Mallory can't bring herself to tell Mary Ann about Joey--until Mary Ann comes to visit and Mallory must figure out how to balance the old friend and the new one. The cartoony illustrations are generic, but the first-person narrative, written in short, descriptive sentences, is accessible and entertaining as it highlights some of the difficulties of moving, particularly making connections. Mallory is a lively, appealing character with a penchant for jokes (which are scattered throughout) and creative endeavors that have some comical, mixed results. Readers will relate to her thoughts and experiences, from familiar girlfriend activities and sibling issues to the rewards of friendships, old and new, near and far. Shelle Rosenfeld
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Mallory is so, so, so sad! She's moving to Fern Falls, three hours away from her lifelong best friend Mary ann, and Mallory does not like it one bit! But Fern Falls is not anything Mallory expected. She meets another best friend Joey Winston, who helps her play meen jokes on her brother Max, and Joey's sister Winnie. And Mallory's streets name is Wish Pond Road, and it is said to have magicle whis pond. Finally, Mary ann comes to Fern Falls, but her visit is nothing like Mallory expected! Her two best friends are fighting over her, and Mary ann feads Joey cat food! And Mary ann convinces Mallory to hide in a box in there van, and come to her house! Mallory's parents said moving would be fun, but now there's not one good thing about it!
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By M. Thompson
Format:School & Library Binding
Eight-year old Mallory McDonald is forced to move several hours away from her best friend. Mallory and Mary Ann are next-door-neighbors that do everything together. They love to paint their toenails blue, tell jokes about Mallory's older brother, and say everything three, three, three times! Mallory's family moves, despite her pitiful begging, to a new house where Mallory discovers her new neighbor is a boy! Yuck. Mallory promised Mary Ann that she would never become best friends with a boy.
Once the family is settled, Mary Ann comes to visit Mallory in the new house. Although Mallory is quite loyal to her old friend, she discovers it hasn't been that easy to make new friends, but Joey has certainly been a cheerful companion when she is feeling blue. Perhaps three isn't a crowd...
Mary Ann is quite deceptive with her many plots and schemes. Mallory is persuaded to do something that causes turmoil within the McDonald family. How far will she go to save this friendship?
Most children would enjoy the book, although I found the plot to be quite predictable. Mallory's school life is never mentioned, which is a huge issue for children moving to a new town. As an older reader, I wished the parents had played a more crucial role in Mallory's move. It seemed as though she had to deal with many of her feelings alone. Her father does share the moral of the story near the end of the book as Mallory and Mary Ann realize they will never be neighbors again. "True friends are still friends even when you move apart and meet new people." I recommend the book for grades 2-5.
Once the family is settled, Mary Ann comes to visit Mallory in the new house. Although Mallory is quite loyal to her old friend, she discovers it hasn't been that easy to make new friends, but Joey has certainly been a cheerful companion when she is feeling blue. Perhaps three isn't a crowd...
Mary Ann is quite deceptive with her many plots and schemes. Mallory is persuaded to do something that causes turmoil within the McDonald family. How far will she go to save this friendship?
Most children would enjoy the book, although I found the plot to be quite predictable. Mallory's school life is never mentioned, which is a huge issue for children moving to a new town. As an older reader, I wished the parents had played a more crucial role in Mallory's move. It seemed as though she had to deal with many of her feelings alone. Her father does share the moral of the story near the end of the book as Mallory and Mary Ann realize they will never be neighbors again. "True friends are still friends even when you move apart and meet new people." I recommend the book for grades 2-5.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:School & Library Binding
Bravo to Mrs. Friedman - she has done it again! Mrs. Friedman knows children, how they think, and what motivates them. My daughters and I enjoyed reading this book together every night. Mallory's life inspired some great conversations and many laughs along the way. I can't wait to read the next installation and to discover what adventures Mrs. Friedman has in store for this fiesty young woman.
By Tara Burdick
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This a great series of books. My daughter likes every story she reads. They are great for 2nd and 3rd grade readers.
By Laura
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Being on the go has always made me work more efficiently. Saves time in the long run when you prioritize things.
By Katherine
Format:Kindle Edition
I loved this book. I think every girl should read it .The mallory books are great.Laurie B. Friedman should write a lot more Their a great hit. :p
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I was an avid reader as a kid. My 8 year old is discovering her own series to read and this is one she loves.
Format:Kindle Edition
I love this book because all my books on my Kindle Fire are also so BORING but when I got it I tried to read it in a day but it was 2 days.......... but one more thing the title does not match the book but I love it anyway
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Mallory on the move
I really wish it was a longer book .I loved it
I am excited to read more awesome Mallory books
I am excited to read more awesome Mallory books
Published 5 months ago by Elle Turley
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Very Pleased with Mallory on the Move!
I was very pleased with the condition of Mallory on the Move, it was listed as new and there is no doubt about that. It also arrived the day I was told it would. Read more
Published on July 5, 2010 by Sarah W
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Mallory on move
I just read the sample and im 12 yrs old so I know how it feels and I think that this a good book for girls my age or younger.
Published on December 22, 2008
4.0 out of 5 stars
Introducing A Fabulous New Series for Young/Middle Readers
Eight-year-old Mallory McDonald - not related to the restaurant McDonald's - is fed up. Her parents have decided that they're moving from their lovely home to a place that's... Read more
Published on December 21, 2004 by Erika Sorocco
5.0 out of 5 stars
funny story of a determined girl
Tamara Schmitz provides the engaging black and white cartoon drawings to Laura Friedman's story of Mallory McDonald, who does not want to move and change her life. Read more
Published on August 8, 2004 by Midwest Book Review
