Laura P. (hemmputnam) reviewed on + 1154 more book reviews
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Smith clearly "gets" kids and this book has a great narrative voice. It won ten state reading awards. I think teachers/librarians/parents in 2022 should know that in Chapter 22 Grandpa slaps Peter so they are prepared to answer questions about it. "WHACK! Grandpa's right hand came whipping out of nowhere and slapped me hard across my cheek. I was so shocked and surprised, I couldn't say anything. My cheek felt hot and burning. It hurt. 'Why'd you hit me?' I said. I had tears in my eyes, but I didn't cry. 'War hurts,' Grandpa said."
Smith clearly "gets" kids and this book has a great narrative voice. It won ten state reading awards. I think teachers/librarians/parents in 2022 should know that in Chapter 22 Grandpa slaps Peter so they are prepared to answer questions about it. "WHACK! Grandpa's right hand came whipping out of nowhere and slapped me hard across my cheek. I was so shocked and surprised, I couldn't say anything. My cheek felt hot and burning. It hurt. 'Why'd you hit me?' I said. I had tears in my eyes, but I didn't cry. 'War hurts,' Grandpa said."
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