Gooney Bird Greene, Lois Lowry
Gooney Bird Greene, Lois Lowry
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Gooney Bird Greene

Author: Lois Lowry

Narrator: Lee Adams

Unabridged: 1 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/24/2009

Synopsis

Two-time Newbery Medalist Lois Lowry introduces a new girl in class who loves being the center of attention and tells the most entertaining “absolutely true” stories.

There’s never been anyone like Gooney Bird Greene at Watertower Elementary School. What other new kid comes to school wearing pajamas and cowboy boots one day and a polka-dot t-shirt and tutu on another? Gooney Bird has to sit right smack in the middle of the class because she likes to be in the middle of everything. She is the star of story time and keeps her teacher and classmates on the edge of their seats with her “absolutely true” stories. But what about her classmates? Do they have stories good enough to share?

About The Author

Lois Lowry has written many books beloved by children and adults alike. From the popular Anastasia Krupnik series to her best-selling novel The Giver, her books have garnered countless honors and awards, including two Newbery Medals. Look for Number the Stars, Messenger, The Silent Boy, Gathering Blue, Gossamer, The Willoughbys, and The Giver on audio from Listening Library.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Shauna on April 07, 2019

This is a kids collection of books but they are unique in the way that these cute stories with funny characters teach lessons on how to write interesting compelling stories. The second graders in Mrs. Pigeon's class get a new student, Gooney Bird Greene, who with her gregarious personality, effectiv......more

Goodreads review by Dustin on January 02, 2021

The Gooney Bird Stories are clearly aimed to be read aloud to elementary-age kids. The primary setting is a second grade classroom, and the cast of characters are students and teachers. Each student has their own quirks, though the titular Gooney Bird Greene is by far the quirkiest. Overall this was......more

Goodreads review by Kimberly on March 04, 2017

Great, entertaining books! Listened to this in the car with my three kids and we were all thoroughly entertained. We enjoyed these stories immensely. As a former public school teacher and now homeschooling mom, I also loved the writing lessons in the books. They gave my kids lots of ideas and inspir......more

Goodreads review by Kim on March 21, 2021

It is a sweet collection of stories about a precocious eccentric 2nd grader named (after a type of albatross) Gooney Bird. All the stories take place in Ms Pigeons elementary classroom. I really liked the mini lessons on language, writing, voice, and poetry contained in each book.......more

Goodreads review by Amanda on March 31, 2023

Oh gooney bird we love you so!......more

Quotes

“Lowry’s masterful writing style reaches directly into her audience, managing both to appeal to young listeners and to engage older readers.”—The Bulletin

“A hybrid of Harriet, Blossom, and Anastasia, irrepressible Gooney Bird is that rare bird in children’s fiction: one that instantly becomes an amusing and popular favorite.”—Kirkus Reviews

Awards

  • ALA Notable Children's Book
  • Massachusetts Children's Book Award
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