Book Thoughts: Trouble with Terry (Laxau)

  • nostalgic chapter book for late baby boomers/early Gen X
  • main character extremely disrespectful & deceitful
    (though kind & thoughtful with a younger child)
  • bad attitude throughout
    (including always wishing she was a boy)
  • frequent language concerns: gee, gosh, stupid, blast, bloody, golly, hate, shut up, etc.

Type: chapter book
Ages: none
Author: Joan M. Laxau

You are correct that I did not let my kids read this after I pre-read it. 😉 We received a bundle of old books from a grandparent and I’ve slowly been working through it. 🫤 Moving on!

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