- Hardcover: 56 pages
- Publisher: Holiday House Inc (Aug 4 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0823416712
- ISBN-13: 978-0823416714
- Product Dimensions: 18 x 15 x 1.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 476 g
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From School Library Journal
Grade 2-4-This third book in the series will appeal to readers who are almost ready for full chapter books. Ike and his friend Buzzy want to build a tree house in a willow in an open field but can't seem to agree on any aspect of the project, so they go home angry with one another. Ike then decides to use the supplies to make a playhouse for his younger sister, Mem, without asking Buzzy. Ultimately, he apologizes, and the boys resume their friendship. Alter's drawings, especially of the weeping willow tree, look amateurish; they have a quiet, flat quality that does not reflect the tension in the narrative. Still, Jennings's simple yet realistic story presents situations easily understood by the intended audience, and the characters' dialogue and hurt feelings are adeptly expressed.
JoAnn Jonas, Chula Vista Public Library, San Diego, CA
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
JoAnn Jonas, Chula Vista Public Library, San Diego, CA
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Booklist
Gr. 2-4. The weeping willow seems the perfect place for a tree house, and Ike and best friend, Buzzy, decide to build one, just for guys. However, all they do is argue, and soon they aren't playing together, let alone speaking. Frustrated and upset, Ike uses the tree-house materials to build little sister Mem a playhouse. But it's not the same without Buzzy, and Ike wonders how to make things right again. This third Ike and Mem story is a realistic, accessible tale of friendship and sibling dynamics. The book is divided into brief sections, not formally identified as chapters; sentences are short, and the vocabulary is simple and descriptive. There are also touches of humor throughout the story as well as a scattering of pen-and-ink art showing the three kids and their activities in the outdoor setting. A well-written, perceptive story with likable characters, this is also about the value of compromise and the rewards of making amends. Shelle Rosenfeld
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Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
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