Shermy and Shake, The NotsoNice Nei..., Kirby Larson
Shermy and Shake, The NotsoNice Nei..., Kirby Larson
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Shermy and Shake, The Not-so-Nice Neighbor

Author: Kirby Larson

Narrator: Kurt Kanazawa

Unabridged: 1 hr 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 06/13/2023


Synopsis

When a new kid moves in next door for the summer, Shermy’s plans for a quiet, relaxing break are completely upended. That’s because Shake is nothing like Shermy. And Shermy is nothing like Shake.

SHERMY likes to read quietly in the shade of a tree. He knows the proper way to do a puzzle. He collects treasures in the pouch he wears around his neck, and the books on his shelves are alphabetized by author.

SHAKE likes to play street hockey or space explorers. He gobbles up chocolate graham crackers, rocket ice pops, and Toaster Tarts. He shows up unannounced and plays board games by his own rules.

As the two boys are forced to spend more and more time together, will they learn how to get along despite their differences? Or will it be one long countdown until Shake goes home?

Reviews

Shermy is not happy when a disruptive neighbor moves in. Shake is self-centered and rude. He's not a bully or purposefully mean, but he just doesn't realize how his actions affect others. Shermy likes to have things orderly and quiet, but Shake is loud and chaotic. Can these two find some common gro......more

Goodreads review by Carrie

Not a flashy story, but an authentic-feeling one about making friends and managing conflicts of interest. Shake can be quite selfish, but he also brings some excitement into Shermy's summer, and while there are lessons here about learning to share, standing up for yourself, and valuing what you have......more

Goodreads review by Melanie

Prolific author Kirby Larson joins debut children’s book illustrator to create a new early chapter book series for readers in grades 1-3. Shermy is just beginning his summer after 1st grade and has all sorts of plans for his fun when Ms. Brown’s grandson arrives to spend the summer with her. Shermy......more

Goodreads review by Kirsten

Shermy is a quiet kid who enjoys reading and doing puzzles. Shake moves in with his grandma next door in the summertime while his parents are on vacation. Shake is nothing like Shermy, but wants to hang out with him constantly and interrupt his reading. He even goes on their Fourth of July vacation......more