Bernice Buttman, Model Citizen

Well, butter my butt and call me a biscuit. This down home redemption story was a breath of fresh air and made me proud of this local author. Bernice Buttman's voice rings true and I loved the little things like a horse named Hoof Hearted, the poker game played with banana stickers, and the book quo......more

My heart is bursting for Bernice! I want to hug this book. This is everything I love about middle grade all rolled up into one incredible novel. At the beginning of the book, Bernice is far from "likable"--she's the school bully--but you can immediately see how she came to that point, and from page......more

Just finished my ARC. I was cracking up most every page, especially in the beginning. My husband was amused that I kept laughing and then shouting out how much I love this book. Bernice is a bully, but Niki does a great job showing her heart and motivations. She is fully reformed by the end :) great......more

Well, "butter my butt and call me a biscuit." I loved this "voicy" debut about finding family and friendship. Bernice is a recovering bully to root for!......more

Bernice Buttman is unkind. Bernice Buttman is unpleasant. Bernice Buttman might pinch you, or twist your arm, or WORSE. But. Bernice Buttman is lonely. She wants a friend. She just doesn’t know how to make one. Bernice has lots of adventures in this book - things that will make you laugh. Things that......more