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mehsi's review against another edition
3.0
Welp, I was pretty annoyed with Piper. I just don't like it when characters can't be honest. And who the freak cares if you haven't been on a plane yet? I didn't get onto a plane until I was well in double digits and I never cared that much about it. *sighs* Kids these days. I am sure no one would have minded at all in that class, well except little miss perfect Allie, but eh, that is Allie.
I did love the travel stuff, and how the teacher made it super awesome for the kids. Not only did they go in a fake plane (with everything added to that including customs), but she also changed the classroom, had special stamps, and even made sure someone who knew all about the country visited. I am sure these kids are going to remember this for life.
I did feel a bit sorry for Piper when she found out the truth about the x-ray glasses. But at least something good came out of it in the end.
But I am still happy that I read these 4 books, and I quite enjoyed them in the end. Lovely illustrations, a lively story, and much more.
I did love the travel stuff, and how the teacher made it super awesome for the kids. Not only did they go in a fake plane (with everything added to that including customs), but she also changed the classroom, had special stamps, and even made sure someone who knew all about the country visited. I am sure these kids are going to remember this for life.
I did feel a bit sorry for Piper when she found out the truth about the x-ray glasses. But at least something good came out of it in the end.
But I am still happy that I read these 4 books, and I quite enjoyed them in the end. Lovely illustrations, a lively story, and much more.
bickie's review against another edition
3.0
2nd grader Piper Green narrates a story about a special day at school featuring a "trip to China." When she finds that all of her classmates have been on a plane, Piper says she has, too, but the lies keep getting worse and worse until she finally comes clean. Classmates are realistic - not horribly mean but also skeptical as her lies get more outlandish, forgiving. Piper's narrative style does not have much of a filter, but she is not as bratty as Junie B. Jones. Good for ages 6-8.
rdyourbookcase's review against another edition
4.0
I absolutely LOVE the Piper Green and the Fairy Tree series. Maine! An island! Hijinks and misunderstandings! I will read every book about silly Piper. It’s amazing how a pretend trip to China can fill up an entire book. (Honestly, it made me want to have a pretend trip on a plane with our after-school kids. It’s a great idea!) Anyway, Piper learned a lot from what happened because of her fib. I’m sure young readers will learn from her mistakes too, and enjoy the story just as much as I did.
cweichel's review against another edition
3.0
This isn't my favourite Piper Green title. I'm not sure why it didn't quite work for me, but think it might have to do with the fact that I listened to this, instead of reading it with my eyes. Tavia Gilbert does a fine job narrating the book. It's just that her voice doesn't resonate with the Piper Green character I have in my head. Besides, I missed Qin Leng's illustrations.
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