Addie on the Inside
May 13, 2012
by James Howe
Outspoken thirteen-year-old Addie Carle learns about love, loss, and staying true to herself as she navigates seventh grade, enjoys a visit from her grandmother, fights with her boyfriend, and endures gossip and meanness from her former best friend.
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This book was very interesting. It made Addie think about who her true friends were and it made me think about that too.
Addie on the Inside is a nice book to read, but I found it hard to write school papers about. Maybe it’s because I am not familiar with poetry stories. I’m nervous about seventh grade now because I don’t want to hear people use that kind of language. Do a lot of schools have those kinds of seventh graders?
I haven’t read this one yet, so I don’t know exactly how mean Addie’s classmates were. But in my experience, every school has some nice, friendly, seventh graders, and a few who may not be so friendly. Most Vermont schools are smaller than the ones that you find in most novels about schools, so it’s easier for everyone to keep an eye on everyone else. What do you seventh grade readers think? — Kate Davie
great book i love poem books.
I love the book it has good detail and explains who and what the characters are like
Great book!I love poems!
great book i read it a million times i think everybody to read it have fun reading.
I like how it is in poetry form! It is also interesting
This was a really good book. I loved how it looks like it is written as a poem.
that book was ok not my fasvorite
Well, some readers have liked it a lot, but there’s always room for different tastes. Fortunately there are twenty-nine others on the list for you to choose from! — Kate Davie
The author did a good job putting this book together I think I should like to read more books by this author I bet a lot of people will like this book because it is so good!
I thought ‘Addie On The Inside’ was an interesting book and the way the author wrote it was really poetic and inspiring, but I also really enjoyed the way Addie’s grandmother gave her [Addie] hope in every way possible.
Interesting form is used by the author. I really like the grandmother and the wonderful relationship she shared with Addie.
Adie on the inside I didn’t like it because it had weird stuff in it But any body reads it that’s just my taste in the book. It talked about boy’s a lot.
I appreciate the way you leave room for other people’s opinions in your post. I bet you will be able to find some other DCF books that suit you better! — Kate Davie
Addie on the inside is very girly and a little strange but if your looking for a short read to score points for your class go for it!
When you say, “very girly,” what does that mean? — Kate Davie
I liked this book, I liked how it ended! Boys, um, not the best choice
I really liked this book, but I didn’t like the sad part when [Spoiler info deleted -- Kate Davie].
This book was really interesting, it had textual evidence and the author really elaborated. It was an amazing book in poetic form.
I recommend this book for those who want to make a difference in the world.
That’s an intriguing recommendation! Do you think this book will help people to do that? — Kate Davie
I like this book a lot because it’s kind of like reality. It’s based on real people, and I like historical and realistic fiction.
This book is amasing it so interresting to me
Is there anything about Addie that reminds you of yourself? — Kate Davie
I think that when people hear about a book in poetic for it just doesn’t sound very interesting. Reading Addie On The Inside really got me exited about poetry form books. If it’s written well it sends a strong message in less words. The author did a really nice job giving Addie a realistic seventh grade life. I really enjoyed reading this book!
That is a very persuasive review! — Kate Davie
I finished ‘Addie on the Inside’ a couple of days ago. I didn’t think I would enjoy it but, I was wrong. It turned out I liked how it was written in a poetic way! You should read this book if you like realistic fiction (my favorite genre)
I have just started to read ‘Addie On The Inside’ and I love it so far. I like how it is in poetry form, it makes the book a quick read. I like how on almost every page there is a different title for a different poem. I can’t wait to finish it and see how it ends!
This book is by far one of my most favorite out of many books. The way it’s written is absolutely genius! It really shows how it feels around this age in school, and how confusing life can really be!!
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