Rip-Roaring Russell (Riverside Kids) [Paperback]

Johanna Hurwitz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 9, 2001 | Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: Riverside Kids

Nobody asked Russell if he
wanted a little sister!

Russell's enjoying his first year in school. The trouble is his baby sister, Elisa. She's only a few months old, and she's a pest! But sometimes, as Russell is about to discover, it's not so bad to have a little sister. Because that also means he's something special: a big brother!

Editorial Reviews

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Three books about irrepressible Russell and his adventures at school. Ages 7-10.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review

"Perfect for reading aloud to first and second graders who will smile in recollection of their own nursery school days." -- School Library Journal

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins; HarperTrophy edition (January 9, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0064421554
• ISBN-13: 978-0064421553
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #511,039 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Johanna Hurwitz is great!, July 12, 2001

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Rip-Roaring Russell (Riverside Kids) (Paperback)

My name is Russell too, but I am a good Russell. The Russell in the story is nice but sometimes he's naughty. After Germy and Russell hit eachother they were friends again. I learned to read with these books, now I can read! That's all I want to say!

P.S. from Russell's mommy: these books are wonderful, perfect for any emergent reader, and just fine for energetic little boys. It was fun to read realistic vignettes set in the city. I liked the chapter where Russell goes out for Chinese food with grandparents, it was familiar! We have read all of them in the series, one is funnier than the next! Johanna Hurwitz has the heart of Beverly Cleary, and the talent, too, but with a style all her own. Don't miss these lovely read-alouds!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rip-Roaring Russell, December 13, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Rip-Roaring Russell (Paperback)

Five year old boy experiences some of lifes moments shared by other children. Chapters have stand-alone themes, so it is greaat for a chapter a day before bed or at school. It explores disappointment, fighting at school, a first chinese dinner and wanting attention. Delightful, although I changed use of "stupid" to "dumb" that Russell uses. A great book for students from K through 4th grade, as well as parents. It is a humorous, family oriented book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Second Grade Class LOVES Russell, March 10, 2009

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This review is from: Rip-Roaring Russell (Riverside Kids) (Paperback)

We are a second grade class and we read Rip Roaring Russell. This book is about a little boy named Russell Michaels. He has lots of temper tantrums. Sometimes when he gets angry, it gets him into a lot of trouble. But, we also notice how Russell changes throughout the book. He can also be very smart.
This was one of the greatest books we've ever read because it's so funny. One of our favorite parts was when he acted like his baby sister. Kids who like to laugh will enjoy this book. We strongly recommend this book!