Awards

• Commended for Cybils (Early Chapter Books) 2011

Overview

"In this seventh instalment in the Just Grace series, any day now Grace's best friend in the whole world, Mimi, is going to be getting a brand-new sister. Grace is really excited, plus nervous, plus worried, plus happy all mixed together. But both Grace and Mimi are in for a surprise when they find out that Mimi's family is not adopting a brand-new sister-and instead she is getting a brand-new brother. (Oh, brother!) And to heighten the excitement even further, Grace is in for another big surprise! AUTHOR: Charise Mericle Harper is the author and illustrator of many books for children, including the Just Grace series. In a starred review, Booklist called Just Grace ""Hilarious,"" and said, ""The kids come alive in the story, and Harper enhances the comical goings-on with sparkling cartoon sketches. Give this to . . . anyone looking for a funny book."" Ages: 6 to 9 Grades: 1 to 4 JUST GRACE HARDBACKS 9780618646425 Book 1 Just Grace 9780618646432 Book 2 Still Just Grace 9780618959730 Book 3 Just Grace Walks the Dog 9780618959570 Book 4 Just Grace Goes Green 9780547152233 Book 5 Just Grace and the Snack Attack 9780547152240 Book 6 Just Grace and the Terrible Tutu 9780547370262 Book 7 Just Grace and the Double Surprise 9780547577203 Book 8 Just Grace and the Flower Girl Power 9780547634128 Book 9 Just Grace, Star on Stage 9780547877440 Book 10 Just Grace and the Trouble with Cupcakes 9780544045842 Book 11 Just Grace and the Super Sleepover 9780544080232 Book 12 Just Grace Gets Crafty"

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9780547370262

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Reviews

<p> Just Grace and the Terrible Tutu on our Fall 2010 list <br> Just Grace and the Snack Attack <p> New characters, such as the hyperactive Owen 1, keep the story fresh, but readers will most enjoy Grace's angst-ridden first-person narrative, delivered with her usual comic touch. Cartoon illustrations (and directions for creating a zine) enliven the text and help to showcase Grace's artistic talent. -- Booklist<br> <br> [R]eaders will appreciate her straightforward, honest discussion of strong emotions they'll be sure to relate to. -- Horn Book <p> Just Grace Goes Green <p> Girls who are settling into chapter book series featuring Clementine and Judy Moody will love the fast pace and familiar school and family situations. . . . Harper's sketches add interest and break up the text, leaving the new reader time to pause and smile. - Horn Book <p> Just Grace Walks the Dog <p> Grace's cartoon illustrations and charts enliven the conversational, first-person text. . .Her ruminations about the ways that people--and animals--may not be what they seem will provide both entertainment and food for thought for a wide range of readers. -- Kirkus Reviews <p> Harper has created a quick enjoyable read in this third 'Grace' book. -- Library Media Connection <p> Still Just Grace <p> Harper's strength is her understanding of third-grade angst...she explores with a comic touch...Suggest this reassuring look at friendship and family to fans of Judy Moody and Clementine. -- Booklist <p> Dealing with the problems of friendship and change in a lively way...a good addition to the middle-grade shelves. -- School Library Journal <p> Just Grace <p>Booksense Summer Selection 2007<p> The kids come alive in the story, and Harper, the author of several previous books, including the graphic novel Fashion Kitty (2005), enhances the comical goings-on with sparkling cartoon sketches. Equally delightful is the wry voice of energetic Just Grace, who never misses an opportunity to point outd

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<p> Just Grace and the Terrible Tutu on our Fall 2010 list <br> Just Grace and the Snack Attack <p> New characters, such as the hyperactive Owen 1, keep the story fresh, but readers will most enjoy Grace's angst-ridden first-person narrative, delivered with her usual comic touch. Cartoon illustrations (and directions for creating a zine) enliven the text and help to showcase Grace's artistic talent. -- Booklist<br> <br> [R]eaders will appreciate her straightforward, honest discussion of strong emotions they'll be sure to relate to. -- Horn Book <p> Just Grace Goes Green <p> Girls who are settling into chapter book series featuring Clementine and Judy Moody will love the fast pace and familiar school and family situations. . . . Harper's sketches add interest and break up the text, leaving the new reader time to pause and smile. - Horn Book <p> Just Grace Walks the Dog <p> Grace's cartoon illustrations and charts enliven the conversational, first-person text. . .Her ruminations

Author Information

Charise Mericle Harper is the author and illustrator of many books for children, including the Just Grace series and the Next Best Junior Chef series. Charise lives in Oregon. Visit Charise at chariseharper.com and on Twitter at @ChariseHarper.

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