NEXT-DOOR NEIGHBORS [Paperback]

Sarah Ellis (Author)

Book Description

Stonewalled by the kids in her new school when they find out that she lied about having her own horse, the now friendless Peggy befriends George, an eccentric boy in a lower grade. Reprint. AB. K. SLJ.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

A quirky schoolmate, an Oriental houseman and a puppet show figure in Peggy's adjustment to her new neighborhood in this warmhearted novel. Ages 10-up.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-7-- Moving is never easy. It means a new school, new kids, and for Peggy, the youngest daughter of a minister, it means a new church. She learns a great deal about herself as she allows herself to become friends with George, the son of a refugee janitor, and with Sing, a Chinese gardener and caretaker. Peggy overcomes much of her shyness, making new, unexpected friends during the end of the school year and that summer as she and George enter a puppet competition. Plausible characters in real life situations carry this realistic novel. Although set in 1957, Ellis has captured universal fears and feelings not unique to any specific period. Although problems are introduced, they are almost secondary. This novel is as well paced and well told as Ellis' A Family Project (McElderry, 1988). --Maria B. Salvadore, District of Columbia Pub . Lib .
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Yearling (April 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 044040620X
• ISBN-13: 978-0440406204
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,987,491 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!, August 17, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Next-Door Neighbors (Hardcover)

This book is about a girl named Peggy who's dad is a minister. The family moves to a new home in Canada. Peggy goes to school and wants to make friends with the popular people. In order to get them to like her she tells a lie that she has a horse. They're all friends for awhile until one girl finds out the secret.Peggy then makes friends with the Asian man who keeps house of her next door neighbor. It's a great story of how they become friends.

4.0 out of 5 stars The " Marvelous" Next-Door Puppeters, April 13, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Next-Door Neighbors (Hardcover)

This story takes place in a city during the years 1957-1958. Puppets took a very important role in those days.

This book is mostly about a 12 year old girl whose name is Peggy. She is a new girl at school and city, she has to meet a whole bunch of people. She meets two new neighbors that help her out a lot. Her neighbor and she enter a puppet contest and try to win it.

In my opinion this book is a great guide if you are new somewhere. It explains how a girl goes from shy to confident. I would recommend this book because it motivates you to have confidence in yourself.

4.0 out of 5 stars The " Marvelous" Next-Door Puppeters, April 13, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Next-Door Neighbors (Hardcover)

This story takes place in a city during the years 1957-1958. Puppets took a very important role in those days.

This book is mostly about a 12 year old girl whose name is Peggy. She is a new girl at school and city, she has to meet a whole bunch of people. She meets two new neighbors that help her out a lot. Her neighbor and she enter a puppet contest and try to win it.

In my opinion this book is a great guide if you are new somewhere. It explains how a girl goes from shy to confident. I would recommend this book because it motivates you to have confidence in yourself.