The Bottom Line
From the Publisher: Ten-year-old Howard Jeeter's life is temporarily destroyed by a cross-country move. His first contact in Massachusetts is Molly, an intrusive first-grader, whose attempts to be friendly drive Howard to distraction. Park writes in a witty and bittersweet style about the awkward, super-sensitive age of early adolescence; her humor reflects and sharpens the sensibilities of her readers in the areas of family and friend relationships.
Pros
- Funny and poignet
- Great book about fitting in
- Deals with the pangs of adolescence
Cons
- Not appropriate for younger readers
Description
- Ages 9 to 12
- Paperback, 128 pages
- Published by Random House Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition (August 12, 1988)
Guide Review - Book Review: The Kid in the Red Jacket
In The Kid in the Red Jacket, the main character, Howard, must adapt to a new school, a new neighborhood, and the hardest of all - new friends. This book is a great read for young adults who have to leave behind good friends and pursue new friends, all the while being chased by a first-grader.
Laugh-out-loud funny! Highly recommended.
