Gooney Bird Greene

Description: Two-time Newbery Medalist Lowry introduces young readers to the elements of storytelling through the tales of the lovable Gooney Bird in the first book of her beloved series about the most interesting second-grader at Watertower Elementary. Illustrations.

Brief description: Middy Thomas is a native Mainer. She loves all forms of art and works in all mediums, from painting to printing to sculpture. Ms. Thomas also teaches two art classes a week in her studio.

Review Quotes:

"Writing for a younger audience than usual, Lowry displays a keen understanding of how second-grade classrooms operate." Horn Book

"Lowry's masterful writing style reaches directly into her audience, managing both to appeal to young listeners and to engage readers." The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Veteran author Lowry produces a laugh-out-loud chapter book." Booklist, ALA

"...irrepressible Gooney Bird is that rare bird in children's fiction: one that instantly becomes an amusing and popular favorite." Kirkus Reviews