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Clementine
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Common Sense says
Move over, Ramona -- here comes Clementine.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 7 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Clementine was written by Pam Gelman
Parents need to know that the main character, Clementine, is a precocious third-grader who frequently gets into mischief, though with the good intention to solve problems. In one week she "fixes" her friend's hair by cutting it all off, helps out the principal by answering her phone, and pays attention in class by watching the janitor embrace the lunch lady. A wide age range will enjoy this book and enjoy reading it aloud, from the emergent kindergartner reader up to third graders.
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- Families can talk about how and why Clementine's good intentions lead her to the principal's office. Does she feel misunderstood? Is she frustrated with others around her who are frustrated with her? Parents can discuss the relationship between Margaret and Clementine. What was the reason for their disagreement and how did they arrive at forgiving each other? Parents can also point out Clementine's way of understanding what's happening around her through the process of sketching.
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Book Summary
CLEMENTINE covers one week in the life of the precocious third-grader Clementine. At school she "helps" Margaret, a friend and neighbor, by cutting and coloring her hair. Neither the principal nor the girl's mother are amused, and eventually the two girls stop speaking to each other.
At home Clementine helps her father battle pesky pigeons. Mourning the loss of her cat, she also is convinced her parents are going to trade her in. In the end, hair begins to grow back, friendships are mended, Clementine's parents address her fears and treat her to a big surprise.
Is It Any Good?
CLEMENTINE fits right in with Ramona, Sheila-the-Great, and Pippy Longstocking -- and Sara Pennypacker has mastered the art of believable dialogue out of the mouths of kids. Despite all of Clementine's challenges, the reader also knows that she'll land on her feet or more likely, in the arms of loving parents. What's more, pen-and-ink drawings by Marla Frazee beautifully complement both silly and tender passages.
Publisher’s Details
Publisher: Hyperion Books for Children, Publication date: 09/15/2006
Number of pages: 144, Price: $14.99 (hardcover)
Read Aloud: 5, Read Alone: 7-12
Number of pages: 144, Price: $14.99 (hardcover)
Read Aloud: 5, Read Alone: 7-12
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I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
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- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
it sucks
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
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- Educational
dont juge a book by its cover exspeshly this one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The serise Cemintine is a great seares for kids!! The first time I saw it Iwasent to thrilled about it!!! But dont juge a book by its cover!! Expeshliey this one!!But once Ipicked it up Iwas in the zone !!!!!!!! Iwould yell at anybody who disterbed me!!!
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I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
5 stars!!!
This book gives you great laughs, and has its sad parts, but at the same time, it's perfect for any yound child!
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I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
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I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
a must read book for everyone
it was great i loved it but for other people they may not understand the book
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| 100% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 100% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
| 100% | of parents say they notice product placement |
| 100% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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