Robert Kimmel Smith
Author of Chocolate Fever
About the Author
Robert Kimmel Smith has written several books for children
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Series
Works by Robert Kimmel Smith
Sadie Shapir Matchmkr 1 copy
La maison de jane 1 copy
Associated Works
Reader's Digest Condensed Books: The Angels Weep • All the Days Were Summer • Winner Harris • Sadie Shapiro… (1982) 3 copies
Het Beste Boek 85: Sadie Shapiro in Miami / De zomer van de witte haai 2 / De granieten ster / Met sprongen vooruit (1978) 2 copies, 1 review
Reader's Digest Condensed Books: Chase the Wind • Beyond Capricorn • The Dragon • Sadie Shapiro in Miami (1978) 1 copy
Sadie Shapiro's breiboek; Geheim Dossier: Odessa; Duizend zomers; Kapitein Bligh en Fletcher Christaan 1 copy, 1 review
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- Legal name
- Smith, Robert Kimmel
- Birthdate
- 1930-07-31
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- USA
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Reviews
War with Grandpa by Robert Kimmel Smith
There are good reasons that this is a classic. I do still think that the kid is a little spoiled, but I love the solution they found.
Mostly engaging, with some bright bits.
But the Mama Cass reference to the child who is only 15 lbs overweight is cruel... and if only mom would not make donuts and cupcakes avl., and would set a better example herself there would be no problem... oh, and lots of love, not scolding or shaming. Or saying outright "Food is your enemy" (and omg, that's Sadie, not mom, saying that!).
I did like that the mom learned to stick up for herself, and said, basically, I don't want your gratitude for my hard work, I want a raise that will give me what the men here are earning.… (more)
But the Mama Cass reference to the child who is only 15 lbs overweight is cruel... and if only mom would not make donuts and cupcakes avl., and would set a better example herself there would be no problem... oh, and lots of love, not scolding or shaming. Or saying outright "Food is your enemy" (and omg, that's Sadie, not mom, saying that!).
I did like that the mom learned to stick up for herself, and said, basically, I don't want your gratitude for my hard work, I want a raise that will give me what the men here are earning.… (more)
Too much fun; I can tell why it's a classic. I especially like the anti-racism message snuck in the middle.
Honestly, I think this was dated when it came out. Even when I was young I would've only given it three stars for a few lovable bits. Too bad.
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- 20
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- 16
- Members
- 5,117
- Popularity
- #4,881
- Rating
- 3.5
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- 44
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