It was the perfect summer. That is, until Jeremy Ross moved into the house down the street and became neighborhood enemy number one. Luckily Dad had a surefire way to get rid of enemies: Enemy Pie. But part of the secret recipe is spending an entire day playing with the enemy!<P>In this funny yet endearing story, one little boy learns an effective recipes for turning your best enemy into your best friend. Accompanied by charming illustrations, <I>Enemy Pie</I> serves up a sweet lesson in the difficulties and ultimate rewards of making new friends.</P>
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Kindergarten-Grade 3-What should have been a perfect summer for one young boy is ruined when Jeremy Ross moves in and becomes number one on the narrator's enemy list. Fortunately, his father has a secret recipe for a pie that is guaranteed to help get rid of enemies. While Dad works on mixing the ingredients and baking the pie, he explains his son's role in the plan: "-you need to spend a day with your enemy. Even worse, you have to be nice to him." It sounds tough, but the boy decides to give it a try. Predictably, between throwing water balloons at the girls, playing basketball, and hiding out in the tree house, he decides that Jeremy is not so bad after all. There's still the problem of the pie, however. When his father serves up the dessert, the young protagonist decides to warn Jeremy that it is "poisonous or something." However, it seems that both his father and his new friend are just fine, and what's more, the pie is delicious. This is a clever tale with an effective message about how to handle relationships and conflict. King's stylized and humorous illustrations, done in colored pencil and pastel, will work well with a group.
Roxanne Burg, Thousand Oaks Library, CA
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Roxanne Burg, Thousand Oaks Library, CA
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Derek Munson lives in Washington state. This is his first book for children.<br><br>Tara Calahan King studied at the Art Academy of Cincinnati. Tara lives in Ohio with her husband Rick. This is her first book for children.
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By alison
Format:Hardcover
This book is well written with a fabulous message. It's a wonderful book to read aloud and I've read it to classes of children and in bed to my 3-year old and had great success in both situations. The pictures are charming as well and add to the story.
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By E. Aucoin
Format:Hardcover
This is a wonderful way to give children strategies for overcoming conflicts and making friends. This is also a good story about how fathers are role models for their sons. The lessons contained do not interfere with the telling of the story in any way. Very well-done.
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Today Derek Munson came to my kindergarten son's school to do a reading of "Enemy Pie". I attended. Derek was fabulous and engaging. The book was wonderful! My son thought it was the greatest book and on the way home said "that guy is a good author!" He even let the kids MAKE enemy pie! Too fun!!! We came home and immediately bought the book! I only wish we would have purchased an autographed copy befor the reading! Thank you Dered Munson! I can't wait to see what's next!
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Well Done Derek Munson
I whole-heartedly recommend this story. Mr. Munson and Ms. King do a wonderful job of both entertaining and teaching a life lesson. Read more
Published on Sep 4 2003 by J. Westover
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Enemy Pie
Enemy Pie is a book about how to make enemies your friend.One summer a kid named Jeremy Ross moved into the neighborhood. Read more
Published on Jun 17 2003
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A kid that the author doesn't name (so you can pretend it is you) was having a perfect summer until a boy named Jeremy Ross moved into a house down the street and became enemy #1. Read more
Published on Jun 17 2003
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Enemy Pie
Enemy Pie is a delightfully written book on a not often covered subject. The build up in thle plot is so well done, developing the story at just the right pace. Read more
Published on April 18 2003 by Maureen M Lennon
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Delicious! A great book!
I had the opportunity to hear Derek read his picture book "Enemy Pie" at Borders Storytime. The children in the audience, including myself and my own children--a 6 year old and a... Read more
Published on April 5 2003 by Sandra
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Terrific book for reading or reading aloud!
This book is fun to read. It is a great story full of characters that are easy to relate to. It has reality, sillyness and a bit of suspense. Read more
Published on Dec 3 2002 by Classroom Reader
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Wonderful lesson
This book was used as a counseling lesson for elementary school age children. The story wove feelings of anger and jealousy with a surprising end. Read more
Published on Oct 17 2002
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Wonderful lesson
This book was used as a counseling lesson for elementary school age children. The story wove feelings of anger and jealousy with a surprising end. Read more
Published on Oct 17 2002
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How to destroy an enemy!
As I read this aloud to a class of middle-grade students who have been having difficulty making friends and keeping them, I thought of the following statement by Abraham... Read more
Published on April 24 2002 by Volkert Volkersz
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Fun to Read to Your Child
This is a marvelous book about getting to know someone you initially dislike, only to find out that the someone is now your friend. Read more
Published on July 31 2001 by M. LEE
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