Utterly Me, Clarice Bean

by Lauren Child

Book Overview

"Fans of Child's irrepressible, impulsive picture-book heroine -- as well as kids who have not yet had the pleasure of making her acquaintance -- will devour her first chapter-book adventure." -- Publishers Weekly

It's not easy to concentrate at school when mysterious things are happening all around you. In fact, Clarice Bean is starting to feel just like her favorite heroine: Ruby Redfort, schoolgirl detective. Clarice...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763627887
• ISBN13: 9780763627881
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.8" x 7.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Utterly Me Clarice Bean from a kids ponit of veiw.

Utterly Me Clarice Bean Utterly me Clarice Bean is by Lauren Child. Clarice and her best friend Betty are assigned a book report about a book they read that was educational. They could not figure out what book they would use for there book report. They are obsessed with Ruby Redford, a book about an 11 year old under cover spy. I Think Lauren Child is trying to say that sometimes you have to look hard for something that's right in front of you. The main characters in the book are Clarice, Betty and her teacher {I don't remember her name}. My favorite part in the book is when they write a letter to Patricia F Maplin Stacey the auther of Ruby Redford. The beginning is just introducing her friends and family. The book is very funny. I think if you're the kind of person who likes to laugh and likes something different and your like 8+ in age you will love this book. -Alexandra,10

A Kid's Review- Clarice books are awesome!

This story is about a young girl named Clarice Bean, who reads Ruby Redfort mystery books. When the school's reading contest cup is stolen, Clarice decides to be like the book character, Ruby, and solve the mystery. Read the mystery book about who steals the cup, and see what happens! I loved this book because it was funny, the letters were printed in cool ways, and I think even some teenagers would like to read it!

UTTERLY Awesome, Clarice Bean!

As a creative writing teacher and mother of three utterly adventurous and book loving children, ages 6 through 10, I thoroughly, UTTERLY loved reading this book aloud to my children. I was concerned that my son, age 6 and complete Star Wars/Superhero addict, would not enjoy a story about a plain, ordinary girl, but he surprised me and became completely engrossed in the story. We enjoyed every moment of the book from beginning to end, and decided we must get all the books in the series. Most enjoyable for me was the fact that the narrative, cleverly and appropriately written from the perspective of Clarice, was so accurate and delightful - totally funny, outrageous and completely reminiscent of young girlhood angst. My children were so delighted and fell completely in love with Clarice. I HIGHLY recommend Clarice Bean to any book lover. It's a much wittier version of Ramona Quimby. I give it a very enthusiastic THUMBS UP!!! Hurrah, Ms. Lauren Child. My family and I have become your devoted fans.

This Book.......

Helps make reading fun. I also think it's cool how she looks up to Ruby Redford and I think we can all learn something from this book! This book is funny and cute! -Sixth Grader Newport Beach, Ca

A Cute Mystery

What caught my eye the most is the colorful and cutely drawn cover of the book. One look of the cover, and it reminded me of another similar book, with something of the same title. I didn't really think that this was another of that book I heard, but it turned out to be. I remembered another Clarice Bean book, and it turned out to be the "I WILL NOT EAT A TOMATO", which was read to me when I was in elementary school, and it was nominated to be one of the books for a book compition. The story itself is a really cute one, and the illistrations that go along with it keeps me from being bored, and it also teaches me a lesson not to always judge people from their past actions, they might be right the second time around.