Jake, a new big kid in Tommy's third grade class, is Tommy's secret Valentine's Day pal, but Tommy suspects that instead of giving presents Jake is taking things from the other students.
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From School Library Journal
Gr 1-3 Third-grader Tommy Chen has two problems. He has inadvertently damaged things belonging to his friend Elizabeth, and he suspects the new kid, Jake, of stealing. During the course of the story, he owns up to the accidents, discovers that Jake is not a bully or a thug despite his size, and learns that the thefts were committed by a classmate who is unhappy with the gifts she received from her secret Valentine pal. Characterization is minimal; the writing is stiff; and the lessons regarding honesty, friendship, and taking responsibility for one's actions are flat and obvious. Black-and-white cartoon drawings appear throughout this beginning chapter book. Lisa Smith, Lindenhurst Memorial Library, NY
Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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Suzanne Williams is the award-winning author of over 30 books for children, from picture books and easy readers to chapter books and middle grade fiction series. A former elementary school librarian, she lives in Renton,Washington (near Seattle). Her picture book Library Lil (illustrated by Steven Kellogg) won the New Mexico children's choice award in 2000 and was on several other state award lists. Her most recent series are Princess Power (ages 8 - 12), Fairy Blossoms (ages 7 - 10), and Goddess Girls (ages 9 - 12, with co-author Joan Holub.) You can visit her at her website: www.suzanne-williams.com
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