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The Facts and Fictions of Minna Pratt (Charlotte Zolotow Books (Paperback)) Paperback – January 22, 2002

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  • Age Range: 8 - 12 years
  • Grade Level: 4 - 7
  • Lexile Measure: 650L (What's this?)
  • Series: Charlotte Zolotow Books (Paperback)
  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins; First Edition edition (January 22, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0064402657
  • ISBN-13: 978-0064402651
  • Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 5.2 x 7.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsHumorous and touching
By A Customer on April 5, 1999
Format: Paperback
I bought this book in the 4th grade simply because the main character and I shared the same name. I couldn't fully appreciate the book back then, but I do now. _Facts_and_Fictions_ has become one of my favorite books because it has so many wonderful aspects. MacLachlan has such a unique way of writing about all of Minna's relationships--with her mother, her brother, her crush, and her cello. I've also dog-eared and highlighted many pages in my worn copy of the book; every sentence MacLachlan wrote was carefully constructed. No matter what your age, I think you will enjoy this book. I highly recommend it!
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5.0 out of 5 starsI LOVE this book!
By A Customer on September 21, 1999
Format: Paperback
I first read this book in 6th grade and I loved it then because it was sort of the image of who I wanted to be. I have read it so many times since then and I still love it. I am a violist and I hope to become professional after college, so this book means a lot to me. I also have a stand partner is Symphony who reminds me a lot of Lucas (only he talks a lot less). The only thing I didn't like about this book is that when you learn vibrato, you can't do it all of a sudden; you have to practice about a year before you get it.
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4.0 out of 5 starsAn excellent coming-of-age story.
By Dana H. Pasterjak on April 12, 2001
Format: Paperback
Patricia MacLachlan has such a wonderous way of writing and an economy with words. Despite the fact that I am not "musical" in any way I could understand and learn quite a bit about the world of concerts and stringed instruments. The author's flowing style of writing made it easier to synthesize. The characters are great. You can feel that teenage angst all over again, however painful it may be! I wanted to read this whole story. As a fifth grade teacher, we read a portion of this tale in the Scholastic series. The students really seem to respond to Minna's troubles, so it inspired me to go out and purchase the book to read the entire story. I could not put the book down once I sat down to read the whole story! It is a most enjoyable book for students of pre-teen age to read and relate to! As an adult, I enjoyed it as well.
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5.0 out of 5 starsA fun book with great characters!
By A Customer on September 18, 1998
Format: Paperback
I really liked The Facts and Fictions of Minna Pratt. Patricia MacLachlan, I thought, did a great job creating the characters! Their personalities, the good and bad points about them and the characters all had something about them that was unique. I thought that the book had a good plot to it as well. I would highly recomend this book for any age.
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2.0 out of 5 starsSomewhat Boring
A Kid's Review on September 23, 2013
Format: Paperback
This is a somewhat boring book. It doesn't really have any adventure. The only reason I like it is because it has pet frogs. I think this book would be more exciting if Minna Pratt had an adventure. Instead she just has a regular-old life with two parents, music school, normal problems like a mother not understanding her, and other dull things like that. I think it's maybe meant for older kids. It's a kind of grown-upish book where everything is boring, and that is somehow supposed to be interesting. I probably won't ever read this book again.

I am nine years old. Instead of this book, I recommend the Ramona books because Ramona annoys her sister in such a funny way that you simply have to laugh. Minna Pratt is more boring than Ramona because Minna is always worried about silly stuff.
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5.0 out of 5 starsPlain old good children's literature
By A Customer on February 19, 1997
Format: Library Binding
_Minna_ is not your typical children's book. It has all of the elements that make up a good novel for its age group--a good plot and characters and emotions children can identify with--but it is much more. This is one of those books I term an "in-between book"; it is excellent for children who have graduated beyond reading simply for plot, but are not yet ready for adult books. This book is an excellent blending of good plot and character/thematical development.
I don't limit my reccommendation to just children, however; I think it is an excellent story for anyone of any age to read and enjoy.
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2.0 out of 5 starsSomewhat Boring
A Kid's Review on September 14, 2013
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This is a somewhat boring book. It doesn't really have any adventure. The only reason I like it is because it has pet frogs. I think this book would be more exciting if Minna Pratt had an adventure. Instead she just has a regular-old life with two parents, music school, normal problems like a mother not understanding her, and other dull things like that. I think it's maybe meant for older kids. It's a kind of grown-upish book where everything is boring, and that is somehow supposed to be interesting. I probably won't ever read this book again.

I am nine years old. Instead of this book, I recommend the Ramona books because Ramona annoys her sister in such a funny way that you simply have to laugh. Minna Pratt is more boring than Ramona because Minna is always worried about silly stuff.
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4.0 out of 5 starsAWESOMELY confusing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Otterbein 4th graders on October 16, 2013
Format: Paperback
We are 4th graders from Otterbein Elementry. We think that the beginning of the story was very confusing.It didn't have enough details. The middle started to explain more about whats going on with more details. The ending was more enthusiastic then most books. The begining and middle got 2 stars and just the ending got 2 stars. This book is highly recomended to any type of musician. This book is also recomended to someone who likes romance, frogs, and experiments. It can be a little confusing to people who don't understand music.

Again we give this book 4 stars.
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3.0 out of 5 starsUnfortunate

This book was a definite departure from the wonderful writing of MacLachlan. Don't get me wrong; this book is filled with wonderful flowing language. Read more

Published on November 19, 2010 by R. Johnson
4.0 out of 5 stars"The Facts and Fictions of Minna Pratt"

Minna Pratt lives in a very interesting world, where each day she lives it to the fullest. She is an improving cello player who has lessons every day and should be practicing every... Read more

Published on October 31, 2010 by Alex C. Telander
5.0 out of 5 starsA Must Read for Every Parent-Child Combo

With writing like "They would make wise and witty conversation in complete sentences with big words, adverbial phrases, and commas. Maybe even semicolons. Read more

Published on November 26, 2008 by just.a.reader
1.0 out of 5 starsPIECE OF JUNK

My teacher made my class read this book. I read it 3 months ago. I hate it, its boring!
Its about Minna whose mom doesn't pay much attention to her. Read more

Published on June 10, 2003
4.0 out of 5 starsFacts and Fictions Review

I think this book was good because I could understand the text
and it was something that I could definitly relate to. Read more

Published on May 25, 2003
4.0 out of 5 starsFacts and Fictions Review

I think this book was good because I could understand the text and it was something that I could definitly relate to. Read more

Published on May 25, 2003 by Bethany McHugh
4.0 out of 5 starsEnjoyable Facts and Fictions

This book is about an 11-year old girl who discovers the real things and the dreams in her life. With trying to get a vibrato on her cello, helping a friend hide frogs, and trying... Read more

Published on November 14, 2002
5.0 out of 5 starsIT WAS A GREAT BOOK TO READ AND I ENCOURAGE KIDS TO READ IT.

I ENJOYED THIS BOOK ALOT.IT CHANGED THE WAY I FELT ABOUT THINGS.I ESPECIALLY LIKED IT BECAUSE I LIKE MUSIC.IT TOLD OF HER REALASIONSHIP BETWEEN HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS. Read more

Published on May 25, 1999

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