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Cricket Man
By Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-1-41694-981-7
- Publisher
- Ginee Seo Books
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on October 1, 2008
Gr 6-8 This story covers nine months in the life of eighth-grader Kenny Sykes, socially inept and more of an observer than a doer. Noticing that his 16-year-old neighbor, Jodie Poindexter, is terribly unhappy, Kenny imagines himself a hero, the Cricket Man, who saves her, just as he decides the fate of crickets trapped in the family's pool. Slowly, Kenny stops idealizing Jodie and develops a friendship with her. They share N...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2008
Eighth grader Kenny calls himself "Cricket Man" for rescuing crickets from his family's swimming pool. He'd love to b...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
