This book was given to me by a friend from a charity shop. You may have heard or even read a book called Holes (popular teenage book) by Louis Sachar, and it may surprise you to know that Louis Sachar also writes some wonderful children's books as well, Someday Angeline is just one of them.
The book Someday Angeline is about a girl who is young but exceedingly clever. Her mother died when Angeline was very little and her father is really at a loss with what to do with her. Her father, Abel, thinks of himself as stupid and dumb and is quite afraid of his genius-of-a-daughter. The story is about how Angeline has to cope with being taught with the older children but still acting her age, (sucking her thumb, crying over 'silly little things' etc.) and being laughed at because of it. It is a funny but heart-warming story with a great ending.
It is aimed at younger readers but is still a great read for anyone who enjoys quick, entertaining books,
I really enjoyed it and I hope you will too.
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Great review. Thank you. Now I want to read that book!
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