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School Library Journal
Reviewed on June 1, 2009
Gr 2-4 Brenda Berman cannot believe that her Uncle Harry had the audacity to become engaged without consulting her. Now, soon-to-be Aunt Florrie is at the heart of her woes. Accented with a Jewish flavor, the story of Brenda's struggle to accept the woman and her niece, while told in a simple and humorous manner, reveals the h...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
This short chapter book depicts the trials, tribulations, and eventual triumphs of a girl slated to be a flower girl at her beloved ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on August 1, 2009
Even loving families have their complications, and Brenda Berman’s is no exception. Jane Breskin Zalben creates a realistic and humorous story about what happens when some people’s wishes and dreams are in conflict with others’. The problem, set up on the first page, is that Brenda’s favorite uncle is getting married, and she feels that nothing...Log In or Sign Up to Read More