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misajane79's review against another edition
4.0
Really enjoyed this family story, set in fall in a college town. The kids are kids I've known, and their love of football almost makes me like football.
And wouldn't it be fun if Oliver Melendy and Dumpling spent some time together?
And wouldn't it be fun if Oliver Melendy and Dumpling spent some time together?
wintermote's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
A delightful 1950s family story. The adventures and misadventures of a family. My 6-year-old and I just laughed and laughed about some scenes. I didn’t appreciate the nickname of the youngest “dumpling” and the highlighting of her weight/size but all very acceptable in the 1950s. The whole story had such a carefree retro feel.
matamgirl's review
4.0
I didn't like this as much as I did Family Sabbatical so it was probably best I read them in the order I read them in. This was a cute story though and it is interesting to see how times have changed. Susan's comment about babysitting for the Terrible Torrences despite them being five and six and old enough to take care of themselves made me chuckle a little.
satyridae's review
2.0
Sweet, cute and wholesome. I was diverted but not enchanted. Contrary to what Wendy promised me, there are no actual lizards in this book. Ultimately, I neither connected with nor cared about anyone in the family.
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