Customer Reviews

Owen Foote, Soccer Star

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I have read the two Owen Foote books that she has written so far and they are both ABSOLUTELY STELLAR!!!!!!! Even though I am 13 I have read both many times. The lessons in life they taught me are spectacular and I learned so much about how to be a nice homo sapien. I wish Stephanie would write many more books in this spectacular series!!!!!!!!!

I am the authors son, Oliver who is meant to be the inspiration for her writing the Owen Foote series. I think that my mom is pretty good at understanding children like me and trying to write realistically. She does not know that I am writing this, but I hope one day she will see it. I remember the happy day when she sold the book, and I am proud for her. I think that all young soccer players will enjoy this book.

This is a series that I am thrilled to have found for my son. We've read some others where 2nd/3rd graders "hate school" and call things "stupid" all the time. That approach might get a lot of laughs, but in the end, those are not the kind of characters I think kids should emulate. Owen, on the other hand, has spunk AND good manners. His family is supportive and reacts to his mishap (spying on the principal and getting caught) in the way you would hope parents would. His older sister gives him a hard time, but is also a good listener and ultimately is an invaluable friend to her younger brother. There are some really funny scenes, along with lots of gentle humor throughout. The author provides little lessons all along the way about friendship, trust, honesty and responsibility, without seeming heavy-handed. I think her characterization of 2nd grade boys is spot on and she gives voice to what they may be thinking, but don't quite know how to articulate. Thank you, Ms. Greene!

This is a story about four second-graders named Owen, Joseph, Anthony, and Ben. Through detail and humor, Stephanie Greene gives us a superb story about four second-graders who want to become spies. I loved this book because it was humorous. Excellent. Five stars out of five stars.

I purchased this book for my daughter because it was a reading requirement for her school. The book was warm, informative, and fun. The children in the book seemed much smarter than the adults, but not in an negative way. I wish more attention had been given to the the main character's best friend, who is used to make an important point. Overall, this is a great read for third graders.