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Here Today
by Ann M. Martin
"In 1963, Ellie's mother, Doris Day Dingman, was crowned the Bosetti Beauty at Mr. Bosetti's supermarket, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, and the Dingmans began to fall apart." So begins 11-yr-old Eleanor Roosevelt Dingman's story. Ellie, who is about to start 6th grade in the small town of Spectacle, NY, is the oldest child in her off-center family. Her father works construction jobs, while her mother, Doris, has only one dream - to become a rich and famous actress. But when that dream leads to Doris's abandonment of the family, it is Ellie who is called upon to take charge.

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Washington Irving Elementary closed at 1:00 on Wednesday for the start of Thanksgiving vacation. Four and a half entire days, Ellie thought, of being at home, where people could see her. So what if home was Witch Tree Lane, where Bad Things happened and the ladies were thinking of moving and no one knew who had poisoned Pumpkin. It was still home, and Ellie felt a little rush of hope as the bus reached the corner of her street.

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This book was very realistic, and told a great story. I loved the way the author chose to leave the ending unanswered - "Will the Dingmans manage without Doris?" I think that this book was hilariously funny, yet sad too. I can't wait to read it again!
Emma G., Age 12

I thought this book was very good. The ending was quite sad, and unexpected, but I thoroughly enjoyed it!
Liz J., Age 11

I liked this book a lot! It was a read that kept me hooked!
Cassidy H., Age 10

Emma G. Age 12
This book was very realistic, and told a great story. I loved the way the author chose to leave the ending unanswered - "Will the Dingmans manage without Doris?" I think that this book was hilariously funny, yet sad too. I can't wait to read it again!

Liz J, 11,
I thought this book was very good. The ending was quite sad, and unexpected, but I thoroughly enjoyed it!

Cassidy H. Age 10
I liked this book a lot! It was a read that kept me hooked!