Review of Donny and Mary Grace's California Adventure

[Victoria Ukamaka]

I also enjoyed this book. With the lessons and the plot, this is a good guide for children and also a good book for adults to read. It doesn't fail in incorporating morals in the society.

There is this gang of old women in the book who help to solve complex cases. It makes the book fit for readers of all ages. I enjoyed it.

[Victoria Ukamaka]

I'm interested in knowing more about Donny. It's perfect that his family supports him, that's what society needs.

True. Children with disabilities need all the support they can get. It's a win-win because everyone ends up being happy.

[Cheryl Erickson]

How fortunate that Mary and Donny have loving grandparents that are willing to raise them for two years while their parents do mission work. I am happy to see that the teachers in the book are described in a positive light. I hope that the children can find happiness and enjoy their time in California. Good job on your book review!

[Not available anymore]

This is a wonderful children's book and I hope Mary and her brother cope well in California.
Great review

[Peace10]

I love how well written this book was. I enjoyed reading it. Mary Grace was my favorite character. She’s so smart. Great review!

[Tonia Freeman]

Oh, I really liked your review. I might just have to read it m and pass it on to my daughter after. Coincidentally, I live in the Wichita Kansas area! What are the odds. These two sound like resilient kids; I think my daughter would relate well.

[Francis Omotayo Aderogbin]

I like that there is a book that addresses bullying in schools. This is a beautiful review you have got here.

[María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda]

The way Catherine Anna Pepe represented children's jealousy and bullying is fantastic! She was so right. Children are sometimes jealous if a friend of theirs is trying to be friends with another person. They sometimes want their friends all to themselves. The author perfectly represented this scenario. The book also modeled teachers who were caring and invested in the well-being and growth of their students. These teachers knew their students' capabilities and how to care for them based on their different needs. I think teachers and aspiring teachers should read this book. There is a lot to learn from it. The way the teachers at North Elementary School handled a case of bullying and threats was spectacular. Children are delicate, both the bullies and the bullied. Sometimes, bullies are children going through some neglect or awful things themselves. As stated in this book, "sometimes bullies and troublemakers are just kids who lack self-confidence. They are afraid others will hurt them, so they lash out first. " Handling a case of bullying in such a way that it helps save both the bully and the bullied is the best approach. I commend the author for how she has represented many other sensitive situations in this book. I could not find anything to dislike in Donny and Mary Grace's California Adventure, as the reading experience was seamless and easy. I could also relate to the character at different points. For the above reasons, I give it a 4 out of 4 stars.

Oh yeah, I remember that dumb jealousy. I think we need to teach kids to face these feelings in a healthy way. And, of course, we need to acknowledge bullying and, as you mention, starting by its cause is a pretty good way to do it. What's happening in these kids' lives that they feel the need to hurt others? It is, indeed, a way to save both kids. It's also commendable that kids with disabilities can find positive representation in this story.
What a fantastic story for young readers!

[De law]

I love how the author passed a very good message to children. Your review is something that would captivate anybody.

[Agbata precious]

Nice review you got here.

[Comfort44]

I enjoyed your review. I'd love to add this book to my shelf. kudos to you for a well-written review.

[wmeki510]

I commend the author, Catherine Pepe, for the amazing positive values explored in this book. I appreciate the gifts of Grace, and I admire Donny's positivity. The issue of the bully and the bullied is also striking, and I loved how the author not only addressed the pianos of the victims of bully but also what may have made the bullies embark in such actions.

[Chimereucheya Okoroafo]

Very enlightening. It is utterly beautiful to see am author take such case into consideration. Sometimes, I wonder how people get Down Syndrome and why they do. This book uses it's protagonist, Mary, and her brother to teach kids about this disease using illustrations and a beautiful story.

[Kings1999]

Character development is very important when writing books. I am glad that this book had excellent character development. Thanks for an informative review.

[Lily_flower_the_reader]

I really enjoyed reading this book and as you mentioned, teachers and students will find this book interesting to read. It's not easy moving to a new place and starting again, so it was interesting to see how these children were going to turn things around for the better and get comfortable in their new environment.