True (...Sort of), is not a sequel to Ida B. This book, I actually read after Ida B, and I like it much more. True (...Sort of) is about a girl named Delly (Delaware) Pattison. Delly was trouble, but soon she started to feel like trouble--a bad feeling. Delly is a mischief-maker. She loves adventure and surpresents (a present that's a surprise; the best kind possible).
When the Boyds move into town, it was Delly's biggest surpresent. Brud Kinney plays basketball with Ferris Boyd every Sunday until Delly shakes it up a bit. This book tells a story of two friends (and a third, and fourth--RB and Brud, a basketball loving boy). Ferris helps Delly not fight, but as well, learns an important lesson.
I like how the author (Katherine Hannigan) wrote this story. I especially like the Dellyictionary at the back (to explain words like surpresents). It's fun to call my brother Delly names like bugbotherer.
This book does not come out until May 15, 2011, but I am lucky because my friend gave me a "ADVANCED READER'S EDITION NOT FOR SALE" copy.
I recommend this for third grade and up (8+.)
Awesome review, J! Thanks for recommending this book to me. I enjoyed it a lot. You've got great taste in books :)
ReplyDeleteLove the word "surpresent." I have a third grade daughter that I think would love this book. Thanks for the great review!
ReplyDeleteGreat review! And I love the idea of the Dellyictionary, hehe. Thanks for telling us about this book!
ReplyDeleteExcellent review! I will definitely pick this one up when it comes out. :-)
ReplyDeleteI have a daughter in the 3rd grade, and you've sold me. I'll have go get this book for her. Great review.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great review (and sounds like a great book)! Thanks for sharing. And how cool that you have your own blog!! I'm your newest follower. :)
ReplyDeleteYay- what a nice review!!! I like your blog too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review. I have a third grader, and this book looks like a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteHey Miss J. I'm a J, too.
ReplyDeleteI think I would like any book that has a Dellyictionary in the back! Cool review. Thanks. I'm your newest follower.
No way! The word verification is "prefer."
This is a really good review, the book sounds great!
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