School Library Journal Review
Gr 2-4-Andy is a magnet for trouble in David A. Adler's third book (Harcourt, 1999) the series about Andy Russell. When the fourth grader is caught daydreaming in class, he is assigned a massive amount of math homework. When his teacher is out sick, the substitute blames Andy for the class pranks. Throughout this beginning chapter book, all of Andy's misadventures, challenges, and angst is perfectly captured. In the end, the boy realizes that teachers aren't always as bad as they seem. Oliver Wyman clearly voices each character, providing expressive and fluent narration. Useful as a read-aloud or in centers for individual or small group listening.-Ann Elders, Mark Twain Elementary School, Federal Way, WA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Library Journal Review
Gr 2-4-This third installment in the series is filled with fun and misadventure. Poor Andy! His mother is expecting a baby, his foster sister, Tamika, is homesick for her family, and he keeps finding himself in trouble at school. When his strict teacher falls ill, Andy's class plans on taking advantage of the substitute. This, however, only leads to more trouble for Andy, who keeps getting blamed for things he didn't do. The perspective of fourth graders is perfectly captured, as is their angst. In the end, the boy learns that teachers aren't always as bad as they seem. Hillenbrand's black-and-white illustrations show a likable Andy in some of the unpleasant, though often funny situations in which he finds himself. A good choice for reluctant readers and those looking for easy, entertaining chapter books.-Christy Norris Blanchette, Valley Cottage Library, NY (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
