Andy Shane and the Barn Sale Mystery

I had fun binge-reading this entire series yesterday. :D Review to come for all 6 volumes (will be writing a general review about the books).......more

Interest Level: 1-2 Guiding Reading Level (according to Fountas and Pinnell): J Shane needed to buy his grandma a present for their unbirthdays celebration but he had spent all his money on marbles. While walking with his friend Dolores they saw a chair with a sign that said it was free and Shane has......more

I chose to read this book because it looked interesting and I was drawn to the front cover when I first saw it. I really enjoyed reading this book. The overall theme of the story is making sacrifices in order to make others happy. I think this is a great lesson that all children need to learn. Andy......more

Grades 1-2. RL 540. I love the Andy Shane series. They are a great transition from early readers into beginning chapter books. Andy and Granny Webb celebrate their birthdays together. Think "Gift of the Magi" where each of them sell something special to go with something the other person sold in ord......more

I really thought it was so sweet how andy and his grandmother were both so willing to give up something they love for one another. I think this book has a great moral to it and would be great to share in your classroom or with your children.......more