Synopsis
Martin weathers the fourth grade while suffering through the prolonged visit of a difficult aunt and enduring the trials of a classic "middle child."
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1997-06-01 | | Illustrator: | Helen Cogancherry |
| Size | | Length: | 166 pages | | Height: | 8.5 in | | Width: | 6.3 in | | Thickness: | 0.8 in | | Weight: | 12.8 oz |
Publisher's Note
Martin Snodgrass, the only "normal" member in a family of overachievers, has the worst Valentine's Day imaginable and makes his theatrical debut--in a girl's role! Beginning with "Vinegar Pancakes and Vanishing Cream, readers have loved Martin's comical escapades. Now new and old fans alike will cheer when disaster strikes the Snodgrass reunion and Martin proves just how special an ordinary boy can be.
The funniest "Martin Snodgrass" yet Martin Snodgrass, the only "normal" member in a family of overachievers, has the worst Valentine's Day imaginable and makes his theatrical debut -- in a girl's role! Beginning with Vinegar Pancakes and Vanishing Cream, readers have loved Martin's comical escapades. Now new and old fans alike will cheer when disaster strikes the Snodgrass reunion and Martin proves just how special an ordinary boy can be.
Industry Reviews
Gr 3-4 Martin Snodgrass's life appears to be perfect. He loves his fourth-grade teacher; he has a terrific friend, Willie; and he has a girlfriend maybe even two. Occasionally, however, he experiences a scary notion that he was born into the wrong family. His sister is a brain and his brother is a super sports star. Martin is just normal and ordinary. Then, his Great Aunt Henrietta arrives for an extended stay, takes over his bedroom, and changes his life. At the first Snodgrass family reunion, Martin becomes a hero when a tornado strikes their property. He learns that Aunt Henrietta is a different kind of hero as a teacher, she has "spent her whole life thinking about other people first." With her help, Martin realizes that a family is like the leaves of a tree all apart yet also connected. Readers will find themselves immediately involved in the antics and activities of the Snodgrasses. The many humorous episodes and the engaging main character make this a story with lots of child appeal. Lively, black-and-white sketches add to the fun. Students who enjoy the writings of Patricia Reilly Giff, Johanna Hurwitz, and Suzy Kline are likely to add Pryor to their list of favorite authors after reading this book. Patricia Mahoney Brown, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Kenmore, NY
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