My Girl [Paperback]

Patricia Hermes (Adapter), Laurice Elehwany (Author)

Book Description

When your Dad's an undertaker,
your Mom's in heaven,
and your Grandma's got a screw loose...
it's good to have a friend who understands you.
Even if he is a boy.

Thomas J. is Vada's best friend. They live near enough to each other to bike ride over and play, or even just hang out. The two are always together, sharing their afternoons, their adventures in the lake, and all of their secrets. Then something terrible happens to Thomas J. and Vada has to learn to fill her days without her best friend around.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Patricia Hermes is the author of many highly acclaimed novels for children and young adults. Among her many awards are the California Young Reader Medal, the Pine Tree Book Award and the Hawaii Nene award. Her books have also been named IRA/CBC Children's Choices and Notable Children's Trade Books in the field of Social Studies. Her books have been praised for their "recognizable vitality" (Kirkus Reviews) and "rhythmic, homey text and genuine characters [that] resonate with authenticity" (School Library Journal starred review).

Minstrel Books publishes Kevin Corbett Eats Flies; Heads, I Win; and I Hate Being Gifted. Archway Paperbacks publishes Be Still My Heart and My Girl.

Born and educated in New York, Patricia Hermes has taught English at the High School and Junior High level and has taught Gifted and Talented programs in the grade schools, She travels frequently throughout the country, speaking at schools and conferences, to students, teachers, educators, and parents.

The mother of five children, she lives and works in New England.

Product Details

• Paperback: 180 pages
• Publisher: Pocket Books; 1 edition (December 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671759299
• ISBN-13: 978-0671759292
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 3.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #847,887 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Girl, January 19, 2001

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amy (Somerset, Ma) - See all my reviews

This review is from: My Girl (Paperback)

I thought this book was very good and I would recommend it to anyone of any age.Even if u are an adult you will enjoy this book because it is about life and it tells about the kids ife and the adults ife in the story.It took me about a week to read this book because I had school but when Ihad time i would pick it up and read it.I also liked the movie that they came out with and I would definetly recommend it to any person of any age !!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the best, June 7, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: My Girl (Paperback)

I have read this book a million times. Just ask my parents :). This is the first book that actually made me cry. Y' know, at the part where she's reading the weeping willow poem. It is one of the best books in the whole world. I think I'll go read it again!!

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good, May 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: My Girl (Paperback)

This is a good book. It is about a girl who is trying to find her place in the world and who she is. Thomas J helps her too. Her mother died when she was a baby.