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School Library Journal
Reviewed on December 1, 2008
Gr 1-3 First-grader Montgomery Gerald Morris, hero of "Mostly Monty" (Candlewick, 2007), has returned. In this title, he inherits a large collection of old magazines from his neighbor (and must dispose of them), plays the part of a tree in the class play, attends a friend's birthday party, and joins a karate class. Monty, who is shy, smart, and responsib...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2008
Shy first grader Monty isn't sure he wants to be a "budding actor" in the school play. Later, he joins a karate cl...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
Mighty Monty, charmingly illustrated by Anik McGrory, is Johanna Hurwitz’s second chapter book about a shy, small, and “mighty smart” first grader. Monty, like many children, worries. His apprehension often goes hand-in-hand with his shyness. In facing the challenges that have created his worries, however, Monty not only discovers that he is up to these new experiences, but that there can be great satisfaction in trying som...Log In or Sign Up to Read More