Synopsis
Amber Brown thinks that second grade rules! But when herteacher says desks have to be kept clean, Amber knows that is one rule she cannot follow. She desperately wants the desk fairy, Deskarina, to visit her desk and leave a reward. A messy desk never bothered Amber before, but now that a treat is involved, it does. . . . Following closely on the events in Get Ready for Second Grade, Amber Brown, kids and teachers will applaud this hilarious take on a universal classroom issue.
Author Biography: Paula Danziger (1944-2004) wrote over 30 children's books, including The Cat Ate My Gymsuit and The Pistachio Prescription. Tony Ross lives in Cheshire, England.
School Library Journal
Gr 1-3 -Amber Brown loves second grade, and has no trouble adhering to her teacher Ms. Lighta?Ts five simple rules. But, when a new rule, a?oDesks have to be kept cleana?? is suddenly added to the class list, Amber isna?Tt so sure ita?Ts one she can follow it in this title (Putnam, 2004) in Paula Danzigera?Ts series for emerging readers. Dana Lubotsky brings this loveable, quirky character to life, giving Amber a voice well suited to the spirited second grader. Upbeat music and appropriate sound effects make this an enjoyable listening experience.-Amy Joslyn, Fairport Public Library, NY