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Product Reviews:
Daphne's Book |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Ordinary kids make great friends
Comments: In Daphne's Book, Mary Downing Hahn weaves together the strands of a real seventh grader's life--family, school and friends--creating a tapestry rich with details. The Maryland setting is lovingly rendered, and the characters are honestly believable people. In spite of their imperfections, Daphne and Jessica forge a special bond as they grapple with tough real-world problems. The story gives kids plenty of opportunities to think about how others think and feel. Readers who enjoy Daphne's Book might also like Danger, Long Division, in which another ordinary Maryland kid solves her problems at home and at school with the help of unlikely allies. |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: The Difficulties of Being Different
Comments: I 1st read this book when I was in elementary school, after it was 1st published. I have re-read the book more times than I can count over the years, including recently (in my late 20's). I was just as amazed as I was when I 1st read it.
The story between Daphne and Jessica is marvelous. The book perfectly captures what its like to be a kid, the pressures of 'fitting in' the difficulties of being different. The pressure Jessica is under from the 'cool' kids in class to tease Daphne or risk being on the receiving end of their teasing. You can feel how agonized Jessica is over the situation, and it's wonderful to see her grow and evolve throughout the story.
Throughout the book you will be drawn into the lives of Daphne, Jessica and Hope (Daphne's little sister). Mary Downing Hahn draws a vivid picture of their lives and the complexities of families, friends and school.
I highly endorse this book for both children who feel different, and for the 'cool' kids as well. Maybe, just maybe, it can teach them to think twice before teasing someone who's different. You never know what another's life is while you are looking from the outside. |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: The Outsiders
Comments: I was in third grade when I read this book and pretty much a social outcast because of being held back. I completely related to Daphne. I am so glad I have found it again as an adult. |
Rating: 4 (out of 5)
Summary: Daphne's Book
Comments: When I read Daphne's Book by Mary Downing Hahn I couldnt put it down!! This book is about a girl,Jessica getting paired with a girl who dosen't talk much.As they get to know eachother they become friends however is Daphne hiding something?Could Jessica really be friends with her?
The book wasnt the happiest book I have ever read however it always seemed that Daphne's sister, Hope would make the story brighter. It was a depressing book however1of the best books I have ever read!!
Daphne was my favorite charcter by far. She was so different and did not really care what people thought. She was so nurturing to her little sister and acted as a mom towards her. At the end Daphne says "May the sky fall on me,may the earth swallow me,may the ocean waters sweep over me if i do not write to you, Jessica" This really stuck out to me because it showed Daphne really cared about Jessica.
This whole book shows how much friendship matters. It shows how strong a friendship can be even when you are so different from eachother. The only thing is it leaves you wondering if they end up okay. I highly endorse this book!!
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Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: THE BEST BOOK EVER
Comments: This book is about2young girls Daphne and Hope are living with their grandmother. They are poor. A girl named Jessica tries to help.
Jessica Is a nice girl who is friends with Daphne.
Daphne is smart, really nice, and forgiving.
Hope is a loving little girl,really nice,and energetic. |
