Everyone Else's Parents said Yes

From Publishers Weekly If 10-year-old Matthew would stop bickering with his sister, pulling pranks on the girls in his class and fighting with his best friend, his sleepover birthday party would be a complete success. Matthew's health-nut mother is actually allowing him to have junk food, and his eight friends are going to bring great presents. What more could he want? How about a truce with the sixth-grade girls who have declared war on him? They threaten to ruin the party he has been anticipating for weeks, until Matthew finally swallows his pride. He and the girls reach an agreement, and Matthew's 11th birthday celebration turns out to be even better than he expected. Danziger once again combines insight and humor in her first book for younger readers (and her first starring a boy); her characters come alive through natural dialogue and universal experiences. Ages 8-12. Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From School Library Journal Grade 4-6-- Computer whiz Matthew Martin is eagerly planning a sleep-over party for his birthday; practical jokester Matthew Martin is steadfastly becoming the target for GET HIM (Girls Eager to Halt Immature Matthew). When the war against Matthew and the sleepover take place on the same night, Matthew finds himself having to do some quick thinking--and growing. In this book, readers meet a boy that they'll feel they already know. As they become more acquainted with him, they'll find that his practical jokes make him more and more interesting--and they'll understand why he irritates his friends. Reproductions of computer-produced invitations, lists, and letters will immediately attract young computer enthusiasts. While for younger readers than her previous books, Everyone Else's Parents Said Yes continues to reflect Danziger's awareness of what students of a certain age are like and what appeals to them. Sibling rivalry and parent/child conflicts are humorously yet realistically portrayed in this zany but basically credible story of the five days leading up to and culminating in Matthew's 11th birthday celebration. --Dona Weisman, Northeast Texas Library, GarlandCopyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.