Chevrolet Saturdays

by Candy Dawson Boyd

Last year, Joey was the best science student in Miss Alder's fourth-grade class. But last year, he didn't have to deal with a teacher who didn't like him, a class bully, or a new stepfather. Mr. Johnson seems to be a good man, and Joey's mother loves him, but Joey just wants his real family back. Then Mr. Johnson brings home the pickup truck he hopes will launch his contracting business. He wants Joey to help, but Joey isn't sure he's ready to take the chance.

Genres: Chapter Books

176 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Relleasy Harrison · Rating 4 out of 5]

being that i had a step father in my life, this book helped me cope with my situation and enjoy life for what it was. i read this book when i was in junior high school and i did a book report on it. you know i got an A and all that !! LOL

[A.F. Swinford · Rating 4 out of 5]

A solidly written book with a very sympathetic character and the kind of mistakes that we can all find understandable.

[Beth Moorhead · Rating 3 out of 5]

A sweet story about a fifth grade boy that deals sensitively with the drama of ordinary live. Includes a cast of supportive characters whose interplay is testimony to the importance of family relationships and the "it takes a village to raise a child" ideal. Not a page turner, but a pleasant read - especially appropriate for kids who may have a new step-parent for be dealing with divorce and separation.

[James Barnett · Rating 3 out of 5]

The theme of “Chevrolet Saturdays” is its hard trying to develop to new things. This theme came from the conflict our protagonist had to deal with. The protagonist of this story name is Joey and he has to deal with a teacher that doesn’t like him, a bully, and a new stepfather. Joey prefers to have his dad back with his mother and not a stepfather. A quote I used to find this theme was “Joey still couldn’t accept that his mother was married to another man.”

[Adelissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't cry easily but something about this book made me bawl my eyes out. I think it is because I love animals and hate injustice and know what it feels like to desire forgiveness and feel like it is being withheld. (spoiler)










I was so hoping it would be discovered that he wasn't the one who left the gate open or the stepfather would own up to being partly to blame because of not putting the tags on the dog but anyway at least no one died in the story :)