The World According to Kaley

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"Okay, so I have to write essays for my history class. My teacher, Mr. Serrano, wants me to use lots of facts. Ms. Bartholomew, the librarian, wants me to use 'alternative sources.' I want to use my imagination!

Look inside this notebook and you will find all three—including some doodles and stuff about my own real life. Like the sweetest, softest, most adorable little puppy anyone would ever want to adopt—but I can't because of a new baby in the house. And my creepy cousin Cal,...

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Overview

"Okay, so I have to write essays for my history class. My teacher, Mr. Serrano, wants me to use lots of facts. Ms. Bartholomew, the librarian, wants me to use 'alternative sources.' I want to use my imagination!

Look inside this notebook and you will find all three—including some doodles and stuff about my own real life. Like the sweetest, softest, most adorable little puppy anyone would ever want to adopt—but I can't because of a new baby in the house. And my creepy cousin Cal, who doesn't have a clue about anything.

Maybe those cave kids had it better. They didn't get into trouble—even when they drew on the walls!"

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Editorial Reviews

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Regan's (Chance) spry novel takes the shape of a notebook collecting an independent-minded fourth grader's writing assignments for world history class. Aspiring writer Kaley has no interest in recording facts or staying on topic, preferring to put her own spunky spin on historical periods and events. Ranging from silly to wry, her frequent asides and embellishments will likely make kids chuckle. Among the comic morsels Kaley offers is her essay on the Middle Ages: in sixth-century northern Europe, "Everyone had the same name: Frank. For this reason, we call their civilization `The Franks' "; and monasteries had libraries, which is "the good news. The bad news is that all the books were written by hand. If you wanted a copy, you had to write the book all over again." In a creative bit of revisionist history, Kaley tells how the Wright sisters masterminded the design and construction of the renowned flying machine but, concerned about their safety and about mussing their velvet dresses, decided to let their brothers do "the daredevil deed." Her teacher comes across as patient but firm, and Kaley's diverting digressions touch upon her new baby brother (she had hoped for a girl), the puppy she wants her teacher to adopt and her uncle, who can't find a publisher for his book on how to get a book published. Readers won't find many reliable historical facts here, but they will discover a scribe with a lively sense of humor. Ages 9-up. (Oct.) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781581960396
  • Publisher: Darby Creek Publishing
  • Publication date: 9/1/2005
  • Pages: 112
  • Sales rank: 1,355,305
  • Age range: 9 - 12 Years
  • Lexile: 910L (what's this?)
  • Product dimensions: 5.70 (w) x 7.40 (h) x 0.60 (d)

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 31, 2007

    Imaginative and Delightful

    This is a great book for kids and parents too! I read the book from start to finish, never putting it down. It was worth it! It's 4th grade and Kaley is learning history in Mr. Serrano's class. Kaley is required to write essays that discuss the topics of history that she is learning. Mr. Serrano has required charts and footnotes to go along with the essays. Kaley, however, has a completely different view on history and you may never see history the same way again. Her essays are creative and imaginative. There's a laugh on every page, and I highly recommend this book to children and their parents.

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