

Lexile Measure: 0740 (What's this?)
Series: Keena Ford
Paperback: 112 pages
Publisher: Puffin Books (August 12, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0142415723
ISBN-13: 978-0142415726
Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 0.3 x 7.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #7,554 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #20 in Books > Children's Books > Geography & Cultures > Multicultural Stories > African-American #48 in Books > Children's Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Friendship, Social Skills & School Life > Social Skills #134 in Books > Children's Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Friendship, Social Skills & School Life > School
Age Range: 6 - 8 years
Grade Level: 1 - 3

So I think that I love these books just as much as my daughter! This is just a great series. It is funny! And the character really captures the emotions, ideas, and problems of a 2nd grade girl. It has provided my daughter and I with lots of opportunities to talk about bullying because one of the main character's (Tiffany Harris) is a bully. I hope the author keeps the series going!
In her second book, second grader, Keena Ford lives with her middle-school-age brother and mother in Washington, DC. Her father lives in Maryland, and she and Brian visit him on weekends. Her class is preparing for a major field trip to the capital. Not only does she have a big mishap with her hair before the trip, it is the first of many. Keena doesn't want to be the line leader for her class, she always wants to be the last in line, the "caboose." She is usually outsmarted by Tiffanyand getting to be the "caboose" becomes a real issue for Keena. This issue for Keena spills over - literally - to Representative Thomas, the house representative for her district.With insight into the emotions and thoughts of a small girl, the author has made this character into a real character. Keena's misadventures will make all readers laugh. When running for the student council, Keena's poster read, "You'll never be bored with Keena Ford. " Neither will readers.
My daughter is starting to read chapter books - she is in the 1st grade. I was purchasing the Junie B Jones series for her but began to get irritated that Junie B Jones cannot speak proper english. I like this book because Keena Jones is a cute character and she speaks using real words and she is dealing with real situations that kids are faced with at school.
Another GREAT story by Melissa Thomson. Poor Keena tries so hard to do the right thing, but always manage to get into trouble. I couldn't help laughing along with my kids as Keena prepared for her class field trip. This is one of the few chapter books that my kids begged me to allow them to keep reading.
This book was finished in one sitting by my 9 year old. She (my 9 year old) was laughing so loud at one point I thought she was watching television instead of reading. The Junie B. book series are good, but this book allowed my African American child to see herself in a character AND enjoy the read.
Our 8 year old loves reading and this book tickled her funny bone. Keena Ford is a second grader who doesn't mean to get in trouble but just does.A good kid-friendly book!Simple TruthSimple Truth Too: Understanding the Bible In Everyday LifeCatch A Falling Star
Very good book about Keena and her trip to the Capital Building. Teaches about rules, consequences, apologizing, and learning from your mistakes. Also touches on how to handle bullies in a non-combative way. Series has motivated my daughter to keep a journal!
I love this book for my six year old niece. She read a couple of pages to me and although it was somewhat challenging she seemed to do just fine with it. I can't wait for her to finish this story with me.
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