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It?s the last day of second grade for the kids in Room 2B! Everyone?s excited about Song Lee?s end-of-the-year party at Mountainside Park. Harry can?t wait for the scary rides, so when Sidney dares him to go on the newest one he quickly accepts. But then he realizes that this ride has the one and only horrible thing he hates. Will Sidney show everyone Harry?s a yellow canary? And will Harry have to live through third grade at Sid?s mercy? ?As always, Harry?s appeal is that he?s both ?gross? and vulnerable.? ? Booklist for Horrible Harry?s Secret
Author Notes
Suzy Kline was born August 27, 1943 in Berkeley, California. She graduated from the University of California at Berkeley with a degree in European History.
She was an elementary school teacher for over 25 years before retiring. While teaching, she wrote over thirty books for children. Her most well-known works include titles in the Horrible Harry, Herbie Jones and Song Lee series.
Ms. Kline now writes full-time and travels to schools and libraries and speak about writing.
(Bowker Author Biography)
Reviews (3)
School Library Journal Review
Gr 1-3It's the last day of school for Horrible Harry and the 2B gang and Song Lee has invited the class to a party at the local amusement park to celebrate. With his usual exuberance and brashness, Harry brags that he goes on all the scary rides. His nemesis, Sidney, hears this and challenges him to a ride in the Drop of Doom. As he tells it, "...in this hotel is an elevator. You get in the elevator and go up to the thirteenth floor. Suddenly, SNAP! The cable breaks, and the elevator drops thirteen floors before it stops." Harry looks sick and later admits to his friends that the one thing he's afraid of is elevators. Suspense builds until the final chapter in which the second grader overcomes his phobia, exclaiming, "It's Wonderland!" Readers will join in the laughter when they learn that Sidney had his eyes closed during the descent. Another perfect chapter book for transitional readers.Suzanne Hawley, Laurel Oak Elementary School, Naples, FL (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book Review
In the continued adventures of Harry and his second-grade classmates, Harry is worried about having to go on the frightening new ride at the end-of-school party at the amusement park. Once he admits his fears, Song Lee helps him overcome them. The characters are likable, the situation is one children can relate to, and the format, subject, and tone are all just right for newly accomplished readers. From HORN BOOK Fall 1998, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Booklist Review
Gr. 2^-4. The ninth installment in this series about the students in Miss Mackle's class (the eighth was Horrible Harry and the Purple People [1997]) finds second grade coming to a close. To celebrate, Song Lee invites Harry and five other classmates to spend the day at Mountainside Amusement Park. Harry looks forward to the outing until Sidney describes the park's newest attraction--a 13-story drop inside the elevator of a haunted hotel. The ride terrifies Harry because he was once stuck inside an elevator, but he fears Sidney's taunting even more. Kline's breezy text features short chapters, believable characters and situations, and just enough drama for the beginning chapter book set. And Miss Mackle's announcement that the class will be "looping" together for third grade suggests that Kline may be planning more Harry stories. --Kay Weisman
