Grade 4-7–Misunderstood, overweight, and convinced that she'll never get a date, Marcy Lewis wants nothing more than to be "normal." Her admiration and defense of Ms. Finney, an outspoken English teachers with the courage of her convictions, provides a way for Marcy to reexamine what's important to her and to stand up for what she believes. First published in 1974, Paula Danziger's compassionate and accurate portrayal of a young girl struggling to find her own voice rings as true today as it did 30 years ago. A full cast brings this modern American classic of teenage angst to life with humor and pathos. In an afterword, Danziger explains how she came to write this novel.–Cindy Lombardo, Tuscarawas County Public Library, New Philadelphia, OH
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Marcy and her classmates have mixed emotions as they face Ms. Finney, their new teacher. (They have driven away her predecessor.) However, Ms. Finney turns out to be different. Her teaching style is unusual, but they enjoy her class, and they are learning. Full Cast Audio enhances this classic. Every character is perfectly realized, conveying the pain, pleasure, and confusion that are prerequisites to growing up. In a moving afterword, the late Paula Danziger shares how she was drawn to write the book. She points out, accurately, that nearly everything is as relevant today as it was in 1974. S.G.B. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --Ce texte provient d'une �dition qui n'est plus publi�e ou qui est non diponible.

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1.0�toiles sur 5 Parents - a must read review, Nov. 27 2007

Par	Kevin Hardy "Avid reader" (Highland, IN USA) - Voir tous mes commentaires (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Cat Ate My Jumpsuit 30th Anniversary Edition (Hardcover)

This book is not recommended for any one to read. If I could rate it a zero, I would. The morals put forth in the story - well there aren't any. From the very first chapter title " I hate my Father", through the accusations of the children being the cause for the families marital problems, to threatened abuse, and finally the father saying "it's okay for his 13 year old daughter to drink beer because she doesn't smoke dope".

I think there are plenty other good books to read with out being succumbed to this. After our review and discussion with my sons school librarian, the book was being pulled from circulation at his school and was being recommended to pull from all the towns school libraries.

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5.0�toiles sur 5 Well Done, Paula, F�v 20 2005

Par	Lily Boldin "Canadian Girl" (Vancouver, BC) - Voir tous mes commentaires

This review is from: Cat Ate My Gym Suit (Paperback)

Marcy Lewis hates school and her father is very strict and mean. Marcy is also very fat and wishes she was very thin. Then she gets a new English teacher named Ms. Finley. She is willing to do anything with her students. Next, Ms. Finley gets fired. After that, Marcy's best friend [Nancy] has a party. Joel asks Marcy out to Nancy's party. I think I told you too much about the book, so go get your wallet and buy this book!

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5.0�toiles sur 5 70's was the best decade, Juil 19 2004

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This review is from: Cat Ate My Gymsuit (Paperback)

I have recently been going back and reading some of my favorite books from when I was young. I enjoyed this book as much if not more this reading and I am 33 now! I highly recommend reading this book for a nice escape into the life of 13 year old in the 70's. (The original printing is what I recommend, the description above sounds like they may have updated the book and that as far as I am concerned would ruin the whole point of it. Find an old copy!)

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2.0�toiles sur 5 Not the best with little zest.
The Cat Ate my Gymsuit wasn't a very good book. This book didn't have a very good flow and it was very choppy. Read more

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5.0�toiles sur 5 Super Good!!!!!!!
This book was awesome. It was kinda sad because she has all these problems. Her dad is really mean, and if I had a dad like that, I dont know what I would do! Read more

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4.0�toiles sur 5 cat ate my review
The book was about a girl who was a loner. One day she had a new English teacher. They were great friends and they made an after
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This book is about a girl named Marcy who is very shy and a little overwight. A new English teacher comes and changes Marcys life and makes Marcy feel better about herself. Read more

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5.0�toiles sur 5 Just for school? No way!
...This book was THE BEST book I've ever read! And I didn't just read it for school, I read it for school and fun!

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4.0�toiles sur 5 Teaching a Difference.
THE CAT ATE MY GYMSUIT is a young adult novel directed towards females, though males who read the book with an open mind may find they enjoy it as well. Read more

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5.0�toiles sur 5 The Cat Ate My Gymsuit
The Cat Ate My Gymsuit is a wonderful book about a girl who is overweight, and trys to survive in her school, when a new teacher comes. Ms. Read more

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5.0�toiles sur 5 A book that has really relate to me.
I first heard about this book when I was doing it for my book report in 6th grade. At first, I really wasn't into reading. Read more

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5.0�toiles sur 5 The Cat Ate My Gymsuit
So here I am writing a review of a book that I purloined from my 7th grade english class(27 years ago). Over the years, I have reread this great book about a zillion times. Read more

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