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The Best School Year Ever

Barbara Robinson
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The Best School Year Ever

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2005

Book Brief

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Barbara Robinson

The Best School Year Ever

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Woodrow Wilson Elementary School • Contemporary

Publication Year

2005

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

1020L

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Super Short Summary

In The Best School Year Ever by Barbara Robinson, a community encounters the Herdman children, who are notorious for their mischievous behavior. Through the lens of one student's perspective, the narrative explores themes of understanding and empathy as individuals in the town navigate challenges and unexpected interactions with the quirky family during the school year.

Humorous

Playful

Heartwarming

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.3

5,476 ratings

70%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Best School Year Ever by Barbara Robinson has been praised for its humor and engaging characters, particularly the unpredictable Herdman siblings who bring chaos and fun to the story. However, some find the antics repetitive and lacking depth. Overall, it's celebrated for providing a lighthearted and entertaining read suitable for younger audiences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Best School Year Ever?

A reader who enjoys The Best School Year Ever by Barbara Robinson would likely appreciate humorous and heartwarming tales about mischievous kids, akin to Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney and Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar. Ideal for those who relish lighthearted, school-based adventures.

4.3

5,476 ratings

70%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Woodrow Wilson Elementary School • Contemporary

Publication Year

2005

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

1020L

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