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Jan 09, 2023JCLChrisK rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Simple, honest, real, and relatable. Most books for and about second-graders rely on humor, high-jinks, exaggeration, and caricature at the least, if not fantasy, adventure, or other wild imaginings. This one, though, is just authentic. No…
Jan 25, 2022
Ellis
Sep 29, 2014
A new book by award-winning children’s author Kevin Henkes is always worthy of note, and The Year of Billy Miller is no exception. The events, incidents and experiences of Billy Miller’s year in second grade are not extraordinary…
BCD2013
Jun 12, 2014
NYPL Staff Pick How hard can second grade be? Four heartwarming vignettes illustrate the challenges and surprises of Billy’s school year, from diorama drama to writing poetry in honor of his mother.
BCD2013
Jun 12, 2014
NYPL Staff Pick How hard can second grade be? Four heartwarming vignettes illustrate the challenges and surprises of Billy’s school year, from diorama drama to writing poetry in honor of his mother.
Mar 08, 2014szarnstorff rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Reminds me of Ramona Quimby books. Funny book set in a school with great family values and fun.
Nov 26, 2013JCLBarbaraL rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Henkes captures the true voice of a second grader without being condescending. When Billy decides to stay up all night, he thinks it "could still be one of the major events of my life". the family relationships are loving and realistic.
Oct 22, 2013
Beginning readers who are ready to dive into chapter books will find a new hero in Billy Miller. Not because Billy's life is remarkable or unusual, but because it's "quietly spectacular in a wonderfully ordinary way" (Kirkus Reviews). Kids…
Oct 22, 2013
Beginning readers who are ready to dive into chapter books will find a new hero in Billy Miller. Not because Billy's life is remarkable or unusual, but because it's "quietly spectacular in a wonderfully ordinary way" (Kirkus Reviews). Kids…
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Aug 09, 2013ELIZABETH RAMSEY BIRD rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Filled with heart, smarts, humor, and a boy-centric p.o.v. that is almost impossible to pin down, Henkes has finally done for the chapter book set what he’s been doing for the picture book readers for years. He’s created a character for…