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The Late, Great Paula Danziger


Cover art for AMBER BROWN IS TICKLED PINK
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 13, 2012

"Fully faithful to the voice Danziger gave Amber Brown, this visit with an old friend will totally satisfy readers. (afterword by Danziger's niece, "the real Amber Brown") (Fiction. 7-11)"
Amber Brown fans will rejoice; against all odds, their favorite protagonist is back. Read full book review >
Cover art for BARFBURGER BABY, I WAS HERE FIRST
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2004
by Paula Danziger, illustrated by G. Brian Karas

"Just like Barfburger Baby. (Picture book. 4-7)"
Jonathan has a new baby brother, Daniel. Read full book review >
Cover art for GET READY FOR SECOND GRADE, AMBER BROWN
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2001
by Paula Danziger, illustrated by Tony Ross

"The stage is set for more tales about Ms. Light's Bright Lights, and Amber's adoring fans will be ready for more second-grade fun. (Easy reader. 5-9)"
First- and second-grade teachers (and their students) will be especially interested in this laugh-out-loud, first-person story of Amber's first days in second grade. Read full book review >
Cover art for IT’S A FAIR DAY, AMBER BROWN
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2001
by Paula Danziger, illustrated by Tony Ross

"Danziger shows her usual deft touch with childhood feelings and family dynamics, adding another original story with genuine humor and emotion to the growing chronicle of Amber's life. (Easy reader. 5-9)"
It's always a fair day or better with the irrepressible Amber Brown around. Read full book review >
Cover art for UNITED TATES OF AMERICA
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2001

"The author's scrapbook art may inspire readers to try crafting their own documentary pages. (Fiction. 9-11)"
Danziger (What a Trip, Amber Brown, 2001, etc.) breaks new ground with this amusing middle-school story illustrated in a novel way—with scrapbook art by the author done in the style of the sixth-grade narrator, Skate Tate. Read full book review >
Cover art for WHAT A TRIP, AMBER BROWN
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2001
by Paula Danziger, illustrated by Tony Ross

"On the other hand, this and its companion, It's Justin Time, Amber Brown (ISBN 0-399-23470-5), will serve as primers for the Captain Underpants crowd. (Easy reader. 5-8)"
This Amber Brown easy reader, aimed at younger readers than the originals, feels choppy and a little too involved with bathroom humor for its own good, even considering the audience. Read full book review >