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Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on September 1, 2011
Second-grader Alvin's inability to talk at school ("school freaks me out") always gets him in trouble. This time, it prevents him from speaking up when his classmates mistakenly think GungGung, his grandfather, has died; it's actually GungGung's best friend who has passed away. Even when Alvin's gang goes to GungGung's house and witnesses him waking from a nap, the misunderstanding co...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2011
Alvin's classmates mistakenly think GungGung (his grandfather) has died; the principal even plans a memorial service at school. Al...Log In or Sign Up to Read More