The Great Green Notebook of Katie Roberts
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What the Book is About
In this stand-alone sequel to The Private Notebook of Katie Roberts, Katie has entered seventh grade, and things aren't running smoothly at home. Her mother pays more attention to her twin baby brothers than to Katie, and she won’t let Katie wear lipstick to school. Plus, Katie’s stepfather, Sam, has bought a restaurant and is struggling to make ends meet. If that’s not bad enough, Katie is forced to tutor the annoying new boy in class, who came from Italy to live with his grandfather after his parents died in World War II. Set in 1948-9, Katie’s fresh voice and the fun diary format – complete with cute drawings – make this a great, kid-friendly choice.
Jewish Content & Values
- Katie's mother explains in general terms about the Holocaust.
- Katie goes to Hebrew school.
- Jewish holidays are celebrated, including Yom Kippur and Passover.
- Mrs. Leitstein and Mr. Pergolizzi have a Jewish wedding under a chuppah (a wedding canopy).
Positive Role Models
- Mrs. Leitstein was Katie’s friend and neighbor in New York. She gave Katie her notebooks, remains Katie’s confidante, and is not judgmental even when Katie has behaved badly. She comes out to Texas to help the family when Katie’s mother is in the hospital.
- Katie is sometimes unkind and selfish, but she learns from and apologizes for her mistakes.
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What the Book is About
In this stand-alone sequel to The Private Notebook of Katie Roberts, Katie has entered seventh grade, and things aren't running smoothly at home. Her mother pays more attention to her twin baby brothers than to Katie, and she won’t let Katie wear lipstick to school. Plus, Katie’s stepfather, Sam, has bought a restaurant and is struggling to make ends meet. If that’s not bad enough, Katie is forced to tutor the annoying new boy in class, who came from Italy to live with his grandfather after his parents died in World War II. Set in 1948-9, Katie’s fresh voice and the fun diary format – complete with cute drawings – make this a great, kid-friendly choice.
Jewish Content & Values
- Katie's mother explains in general terms about the Holocaust.
- Katie goes to Hebrew school.
- Jewish holidays are celebrated, including Yom Kippur and Passover.
- Mrs. Leitstein and Mr. Pergolizzi have a Jewish wedding under a chuppah (a wedding canopy).
Positive Role Models
- Mrs. Leitstein was Katie’s friend and neighbor in New York. She gave Katie her notebooks, remains Katie’s confidante, and is not judgmental even when Katie has behaved badly. She comes out to Texas to help the family when Katie’s mother is in the hospital.
- Katie is sometimes unkind and selfish, but she learns from and apologizes for her mistakes.