Someday Angeline, Louis Sachar
Someday Angeline, Louis Sachar
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Someday Angeline

Author: Louis Sachar

Narrator: Abigail Reno

Unabridged: 3 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 01/16/2024


Synopsis

Nobody understands why Angeline is so smart. She could read the first time she picked up a book, she can play the piano without ever having had a lesson, and she even knows what the weather is going to be. But being smart is causing Angeline nothing but trouble. The mean kids in school call her a freak, her teacher finds her troublesome, and even her own father doesn't know what to do with an eight-year-old girl who seems to be a genius. Angeline doesn't want to be either a genius or a freak. She just wants the chance to be herself and be happy. But it's only when she makes friends with a boy the kids call "Goon" and the teacher they call "Mr. Bone" that Angeline gets that chance.

About Louis Sachar

When Louis Sachar was going to school, his teachers always pronounced his name wrong. Now that he has become a popular author of children's books, teachers all over the country are pronouncing his name wrong. It should be pronounced "Sacker," like someone who tackles quarterbacks or someone who stuffs potatoes into sacks.

Mr. Sachar's first book, Sideways Stories from Wayside School, was accepted for publication during his first year of law school. After receiving his law degree, he spent six years asking himself whether he wanted to be an author or a lawyer before deciding to write for children full-time. His books include Sideways Stories from Wayside School, Wayside School Is Falling Down, Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger, and Holes, winner of a Newbery Medal and National Book Award.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Melissa

This was my absolute favorite book growing up. I must have read it at least 60 times (seriously). I love it very very much and think everyone should have to read it.......more

Goodreads review by Brandi

I loved this as a kid. I read it so many times I'm surprised it didn't disintegrate. I could almost recite it. I don't know what I'd rate it as an adult, but my child self would give this 5+ stars! I found it to be a great, funny book. Angeline makes a best friend, gets along with adults more than o......more

Goodreads review by Avital

In this novel Sachar proves he can match his trademark charmingly relatable characters and satisfyingly full-circle plots to a slightly younger reader (I would say 7+). Themes included: -importance of friendship (with either peers/children or supportive adults) - and how simple acts of kindness can......more

My friend Tracey gives me kids' and young adult books for holidays. It's a longstanding tradition. Back when we used to work at the bookstore(s) together (oh my god, we worked at three different bookstores together), we would compare notes about which kids' books we liked when we were young and impr......more

Goodreads review by Chridzy

my favourite book when I was younger, I have vey fond memories of reading this with my dad and laughing a lot......more