Camille McPhee Fell Under The Bus ... (2009) - Plot & Excerpts
Great read! I think this author is really a fourth grader in disguise. She captured the thoughts and feelings of Camille perfectly. I was disappointed that she did not know that almost all handcuffs can be opened with any handcuff key so, in chapter eleven, the police officer would not have used the Jaws to remove the handcuffs. (Which sounds dangerous knowing the size of the Jaws compared to a child's wrist.) I can imagine the hilarious thoughts Camille might have had considering how she imagined finding the key before she called 911. Camille is an odd kid and perhaps that is why she doesn't have a whole lot of friends. She's got low blood sugar and lugs a cooler full of food around, she pretends she's a dingo who needs no friends, and survives falling under a school bus in the snow. She is also really worried about her parents, who fight all the time. As the book unfolds, Camille eventually figures out how to make some friends, and how to survive with her difficult parents. While I don't think this book is going to be a great favorite with all kids, those who enjoy realistic fiction may find a lot to relate to here.
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