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The Kid in the Red Jacket (1988)

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0394805712 (ISBN13: 9780394805719)
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The Kid In The Red Jacket (1988) - Plot & Excerpts

As part of UMHB's READ3307, I read "The Kid in the Red Jacket." I remember reading this book in 4th grade & loving it. I read it a few years ago again & enjoyed it & appreciated it just the same, but with a different, older perspective. This book was written by Barbara Park, who also authored the Junie B. Jones series. The Kid in the Red Jacket follows a young boy, Howard, as he and his family move to a new town and he's the new kid at his new school. The book is written in 1st person, so the reader gets to experience all of Howard's thoughts and emotions. Howard feels invisible at his new school (none of the kids know his name,), misunderstood by his parents, and annoyed by his rambunctious and persistent 6-year-old neighbor, Molly. Park brilliantly writes in the honest perspective of a child, & this book is not only heart-warming, but hilarious. Kids could easily relate to Howard & his experiences with school, family & friendships. Barbara Park uses humor to describe the awkwardness of the preteen years, making the problems light-hearted & easier to navigate. Although the book was written in the 1980's, the story is universal & still just as easy to relate to for kids reading it today. The protagonist is a 10-year-old, so I think this book would be most appropriate for elementary students: 3rd-6th graders possibly.

Personal Reaction- This book is very relevant to myself, I moved many times growing up and it is a very difficult transition. The main character is a young boy which can help other young boys relate to him. An easy read and good for 3rd-4th graders.Purposes- This book could be a good book to use for at the beginning of the school year because it shows that no matter where you come from or who you are we all struggle with hardships but how we handle them is the most important lesson. I want to teach in the inner city so I believe a book that shows hardships with family and moving and problems that are being solved in a proactive matter would be very beneficial. The book was pretty short and as stated before has a young boy as the main character which is good for other young boys to relate to. This would be a great book for independent reading. I read this book when I was in 4th grade independently and my mom read it as well and we had a book chat over lunch. Independent reading around 3rd-4th grade should start some independent reading but should be encouraged by having conversations about them while doing something fun.

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

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