"Muscle Man McGinty is a squirrelly runt, a lying snake, and a pitiful excuse for a ten-year-old."The abstract is hidden because it may contain spoilers. If you would like to read the full summary, simply use your cursor to highlight the next few lines and it will magically appear.
Abstract: It’s the summer of 1969 and the world is getting ready for a man named Neil Armstrong to make history by taking the first step on the moon. But change happens a bit more slowly in Massapequa Park, and it’ll take one giant leap for Tamara to understand the likes of Muscle Man McGinty.
Roaring Brook Press; 154 pages
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I was expecting this to be totally different than it was. I thought it would be funny, but it wasn't. Plus I thought the main character was completely apathetic and I didn't like her at all. Not my favorite book of the year.
I adored this book. Tamara, the narrator, carries the story with such authenticity and artlessness that I read it more than once. I can understand why Kirkus raved about it and why it received a starred review in Publisher's Weekly. It's simply wonderful! I used it for two bookclubs at my library (one for homeschoolers and one for all students) and both groups enjoyed it.
I enjoyed Tamara because she wasn't a perfect character. She was funny,and despite her disdain for Muscle Man McGinty, she was a bit of a liar herself.
I think kids will relate to Muscle Man's unflappable optimism and Tammy's candor.
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