The Not-Just-Anybody Family

by Betsy Byars

Book Overview

When Junior Blossom wakes up in the hospital, his last memory is of crouching on the barn roof with cloth wings tied to his arms, and of Maggie and Vern in the yard below, urging him to fly. That had... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0440459516
• ISBN13: 9780440459514
• Release Date: February 1987
• Publisher: Yearling Books
• Length: 149 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.1" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Fourth Grade Teacher Gives Five Stars

The Not-Just-Anybody Family is a book my whole classroom enjoyed. It has action, humor, a missing dog, an out-of-town mom, and a grandpa in jail. The children in the book are very real and my students could relate to their feelings and difficulties. The settings change from chapter to chapter and Betsy Byars writes just enough about each situation to keep you wanting more. This book helped my students learn the meaning of "suspense" and almost all of them gave the book a rating of nine or ten on a one to ten scale. I plan on ordering the audio version for some of my students next year.

Who's missing now in the Blossom family?

When Pap Blossom goes into town that's when it all started. Breaking into jail, jumping off the roof, missing mom and lost dog are some of the interesting things that happen to the Blossom family. If I could I would give it a hundred stars. I think this book is a 4th, 5th, and 6th grade book. Now you know what it is about so go get the book NOW!!

Together Forever But Sometimes Apart!

Go into the world of funny things with Betsy Byars and The NotJust- Anybody Family. It's filled with trouble, mischief, and fun! The trouble begins when Pap goes into town. Somebody falls of the roof, someone goes to jail, someone breaks into jail, and people go to trial. Also, there is a runaway dog. All these funny and exciting things plus a teaspoon of sadness fit into this book. I hope I got your attention! P.S READ THIS BOOK!!!

Great book!!

This book was a fantastic read! I really enjoyed the adventures the kids went through to get their Granpa out of jail. I liked how the author wrote each little section from one of the family member's point of view. It was great book for people of all ages.

This was a great book!

I'm 9 years old in fourth grade and my class read this book together. I think its really great! My favorite part is the beginning where they had to hide from the police. It was breathtaking!