Available:*
Library | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
Searching... McMinnville Public Library | Harper, C. | Searching... Unknown |
Searching... Monmouth Public Library | J Fic Harper, C. 2008 | Searching... Unknown |
Searching... Newberg Public Library | SHORT CHAPTER HARPER | Searching... Unknown |
Searching... Silver Falls Library | JF HARPER | Searching... Unknown |
Searching... Stayton Public Library | JF HARPER | Searching... Unknown |
Bound With These Titles
On Order
Summary
Summary
Everyone's favorite Grace is back. And this time she has a dog.
Unfortunately, he's only made of cardboard and rides a skate board. Grace is determined though to prove to her parents that she is responsible and dependable enough to get a real dog.
Things you learn in this book:
1. Sometimes it is okay to be sneaky if you don't get caught.
2. How to do flashlight Morse code.
3. What happened at school that was exciting: nothing.
4. How it feels to walk into your class after going to the principal's office!
5. Many other things, but most important, how to convince your parents to MAYBE let you get a dog. A real one, not one made of cardboard.
Author Notes
Charise Mericle Harper is the author and illustrator of many books for children, including the Just Grace series and the Next Best Junior Chef series. Charise lives in Oregon. Visit Charise at chariseharper.com and on Twitter at @ChariseHarper.
Reviews (3)
School Library Journal Review
Gr 2-4-Just Grace, so named by a hassled teacher who had four Graces in her classroom, is a precocious third grader with a gift: she feels empathy for those around her. In this third book about the endearing character, she describes her quest to convince her parents that she's responsible enough to get a dog. Along the way she solves a mystery, helps a neighbor save his sick dog, and makes friends with the left-out Grace L. Perfect for beginning chapter book readers, the text is broken up by headings, cartoons (drawn by Grace), lists, charts, and journal entries. It flows smoothly and easily. Youngsters will identify with the protagonist as she struggles to communicate via flashlight Morse Code with her best friend and creates a cardboard dog (on a skateboard) to prove she can take care of a real one. Everything rings true in the book-Just Grace's voice is real and childlike; she feels frustration with her parents and best friend, fears going to the principal's office, and is saddened by others in pain. Although this book can stand alone, readers will want to know all about Grace and will go back to the other titles in the series, while looking forward to more.-Anne Knickerbocker, formerly at Cedar Brook Elementary School, Houston, TX (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book Review
In her third book, Grace lobbies her parents for a dog. With the help of friends, a cardboard pup taped to a skateboard, and a real-dog-walking job, she attempts to prove she's "dependable and responsible." She also writes in her journal for school, helps one neighbor, and spies on another. This satisfyingly funny chapter book is amply illustrated with Grace's friendly cartoons. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.
Kirkus Review
Just Grace returns with a new concern: She wants a dog, but her parents say no. To prove she is dependable and responsible enough to care for a real dog, Grace and her best friend Mimi make one of cardboard she can pretend to feed and walk while they investigate what kind of dog would make the best pet. Readers unfamiliar with the first two books are quickly brought up to date with clear explanations of Grace's school name and the important people in her world, although Grace's age and grade are not specified in this volume (previous titles identified her as a third grader). The beloved student teacher Mr. Frank has left but Miss Lois (the unfortunate name-giver) offers an interesting new project, journal keeping, and realistic journal entries provide continuity to the story. Grace's cartoon illustrations and charts enliven the conversational, first-person text. Her ruminations about the ways that people--and animals--may not be what they seem will provide both entertainment and food for thought for a wide range of readers. (Fiction. 7-10) Copyright ©Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.