What do You think about The Kid In The Red Jacket (1988)?
My book review is going to be about the kid in the red jacket. The main characters name is Howard, His family is moving from Arizona, to Massachusetts. Howard does not want to sit by his little baby brother Gaylord, Because he won’t stop crying because the sun is in his eyes.When they get to there new house, There is a surprise waiting for them. they finally get there the start unpacking. Howard and his dad got in the car and a little girl pops up and seed Hi. Her name was Molly she started to like Howard and thought she was his friend but Howard, Did not like Molly. She started to get Howard mad. Howard thought he would never make friends with her around him.
—Collin Goodman
I learned so much emotionally from this book, and also received a substantial amount of personal validation. Everything good about Barbara Park's writing is here—all-time great humor, meaningful literary wisdom, perfect understanding and expression of the inner workings of the human heart—and comes together to make one of the most memorable reading experiences it has ever been my pleasure to have come my way. The Kid in the Red Jacket holds a very special place in my heart, and I adore it. I think back on it all the time, and I don't see that changing soon. Three words—Molly Vera Thompson—are all it takes, ever, to get a smile out of me. I do so love this book.
—Josiah
The Kid in the Red Jacket is about a 10 year old boy named Howard who moves to a new state with his family. He attracts the attention of the 6-year-old neighbor girl, who goes to extreme lengths to be his friend. This book is great for students in the 3rd or 4th grade to read because it talks a lot about friendship, a major part of elementary school. Although this book is a little old, I think this book is very relatable, and many students will be excited about reading it.tThis book would be great for students to read independently, because students may take away different themes. Allowing students to read this book by themselves would allow for them to make personal connections. This book can be related to other books, and could be a book option in a lesson plan about realistic fiction. This book is very realistic, and even though it was written by an adult woman, it really gets into the minds of kids The Kid in the Red Jacket would be a great book for a student who is new to a school because this book takes quite a bit of time looking into the thoughts of a ‘new kid’. This could be really great helping students get adjusted, and recognize that they are not alone.
—Anna Dipprey
