Maybe Yes, Maybe No, Maybe Maybe [Paperback]

Susan Patron (Author), Abigail Halpin (Illustrator)

Book Description

the jam in the sandwich

Sometimes that's how PK feels, squeezed in between her supersmart older sister, Megan, and her superadorable younger sister, Rabbit -- especially now, with Megan almost a teenager and becoming impossible, and Rabbit worrying about going to kindergarten. Why can't people stay the same?

But there's an even bigger change afoot: Mama has decided they should move to a larger apartment. How can they leave behind the big blue chair that's almost like a member of the family? But maybe, just maybe, in a new home PK can find out what makes her as special as her sisters.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

ISBN 0-440-40969-1 The "charmingly told" revelations of a middle child "are the very stuff that growing up is made of," said PW in a starred review. Ages 8-10.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-4?PK's older sister may be Gifted, but this imaginative almost nine year old has some extraordinary talents of her own. Her storytelling abilities stand in good stead as the family moves to a new apartment, and her artistic touches make the place her own. No maybes?a best.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition (March 10, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416961763
• ISBN-13: 978-1416961765
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #641,147 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Susan Patron specialized in Children's Services for 35 years at the Los Angeles Public Library before retiring in 2007, the same year her novel The Higher Power of Lucky was awarded the John Newbery Medal. As the library's Juvenile Materials Collection Development Manager, she trained and mentored children's librarians in 72 branches. Patron has served on many book award committees, including the Caldecott and Laura Ingalls Wilder Committees of the American Library Association. She is currently a member of the Advisory Board of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.

Lucky Breaks, the second novel in the "Lucky's Hard Pan" trilogy, was published in March 2009.

The Listening Library audio edition of The Higher Power of Lucky is an ALA Notable Recording; the book was translated into twelve foreign languages and has been optioned for a motion picture.

Patron's previous books for children include the Billy Que trilogy of picture books; Dark Cloud Strong Breeze; and a chapter book, Maybe Yes, Maybe No, Maybe Maybe. All earned starred reviews, and the latter was named an ALA Notable book.

Married to a rare book restorer from the Champagne region of France, Susan is working on the final book in the trilogy.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Kids told me this is a boring book., July 9, 2009

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H. Wang "jwangamazon" (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Maybe Yes, Maybe No, Maybe Maybe (Paperback)

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This book is aimed at the 8-to-10 year old readers. Quite some reviews for this book are from adult readers?

My two daughters (8 years old and 9 years old) love reading, for example, they have no problem in enjoying the 500+ pages of Inkheart. But both of them don't feel this book is fun to read. Actually, they told me this book is kind of boring.

Based on feedbacks from my daughters, I would cautiously recommend this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for Your Middle Child. Teaches Valuable Insights., April 23, 2009

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Masaki Lee (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Maybe Yes, Maybe No, Maybe Maybe (Paperback)

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I have 5 children from ages 16 to age 1. This books offers a lot. I gave it to my 7 & 10 year olds as they are able to read and relate to it best. There are so many needs in a family and they are not always able to be met by the parents at all times. The children do need to learn to be self-sufficient in many of their tasks and play. I am a middle child myself and can relate to this book well. It is for 9-12 years olds but I think it can be read by 7-12 years olds depending on the child's skill level. It seems children are so far ahead of themselves in todays' world.

I don't want to spoil any of the details of this book for anyone, so I'll just say that it is a good read for any middle child.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars In my daughter's words "Great!", April 10, 2009

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TheLastCoyote (WA) - See all my reviews
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I gave this to my 9 1/2 year old daughter to read. Depending on the book she can be an avid or indifferent reader. In this particular case she read the entire book that afternoon without any poking or prodding from me. She enjoyed the imaginative aspects, such as the secret messages in the laundry and talking to the bike. Did she take a message or learn a life lesson from it? No, probably not but she enjoyed reading and that works for me!