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Gracie Gannon: Middle School Zero | 
| Author: Mary Elizabeth Anderson
Publisher: Rayve Productions Inc.
Category: Book
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Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 2001129
Media: Perfect Paperback
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Pages: 128
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.4
ISBN: 1877810738
EAN: 9781877810732
ASIN: 1877810738
Publication Date: April 1, 2008
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Product Description
Middle schooler Gracie Gannon overcomes bullying and self-doubts, gaining new insights about her own beauty, the value of a loving family, true friendship, and what is important in life.
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GRACIE, IN A TIGHT SPOT August 28, 2008
M. Canavan
Gracie Gannon hates her hair, can't afford contacts (Dad was laid-off), her clothes are a mess, and she struggles with math. Worse yet, her old friend turned against her. Gracie has something, though, that some girls her age would die for, two devoted parents. Through encouragement from her mother and her church group, Gracie overcomes her shyness by focusing on the needs of others. She befriends a deaf girl, and an over-weight camper, and learns much from each. Her new-found wisdom enables her to enjoy these friendships to mutural benefit. She moves beyond her self-centeredness to self-confidence. Good lessons for any age. This story shines a spotlight on alcoholism, shows the terror of learning someone you love has cancer and a close-up view of divorce. But all is not grim! Gracie feels the first stirrings of physical attraction. She gets a perm! Her schoolwork improves, with a little help from her friend. And during summer camp she envisions a future career, a worthy goal. The girls in this story are believable. Hair is big in the life of the middle-schooler. Fashion reigns. And the dialogue is true-to-life. Mom, Dad, use this book as a chapter read before bed. It also makes a good car book, to be enjoyed on the way to school, on the daily commute.
A well written coming of age novel July 12, 2008
Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
Middle School is where life begins to drastically change for children, and Gracie Gannon is no different. "Gracie Gannon: Middle School Zero" is Gracie's story of adapting to the harsh world of Junior High, where she seems to be at the bottom of the totem pole and even her former best friend ignores her. She finds hope and happiness with people she'd never expect. A well written coming of age novel, "Gracie Gannon: Middle School Zero" is highly recommended for community library young adult fiction collections.
"Gracie Gannon: Middle School Zero" January 9, 2008
Diana K. Frank
Mary Elizabeth Anderson has written a book that I look forward to reading to my three young grand daughters when they become "of age". Through Gracie Gannon, she has exposed many of the problems facing young girls today. While giving in to peer pressure, struggling to "fit in", and going along with the crowd of bullies would have been the easy way out, Gracie has chosen the higher road. It is her strength of character, concern for her ill mother, and efforts of inclusiveness that make her character the one you would like to see more young girls emulate. Being a friend for life is difficult, but it is that loyalty that endears the reader to Gracie. It is a great book about making difficult choices and valuing others because of who they are rather than what they have!
A Must Read for all Middle School Girls December 12, 2007
Kay V. Hulme (Lincoln NE)
MaryElizabeth Anderson has captured the feelings of what it means to be a young teenager. "Gracie" wins your heart.The book teaches young girls that most girls that age have insecurities; and,you can't always judge another by their actions. A solution to losing friends is look for someone who needs a friend. There are life issues that make our own problems seem less troublesome. Gracie Gannon learns all of these lessons in this book and will give the young reader insights into how to cope in the "middle school" environment. I gave this book to my granddaughters with the hope that by identifying with Gracie, they will be able to make it through the pre-teen and young teenage years with poise and confidence.
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