It's Justin Time, Amber Brown (A is for Amber) (Puffin Easy-to-Read, Level 3) by Danziger, Paula (2001) Paperback

A is for Amber #1

by Paula Danziger

Reprint

Genres: Childrens, Fiction, Friendship, Juvenile, Young Adult, Picture Books

Paperback

First published February 19, 2001

About the author

Paula Danziger was an American children's author. She wrote more than 30 books, including her 1974 debut The Cat Ate My Gymsuit, for children's and young adult audiences. At the time of her death, all her books were still in print; they had been published in 53 countries and translated into 14 languages.

Reviews

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Neo was pleased to trip upon this new series, that entertains as much as it helps him with his reading. Amber Brown is one girl who knows what she wants... a new watch for her upcoming 7th birthday. If she got two wishes, it would be that her neighbour (and best friend), Justin, would be on time. While she is kept waiting, Amber lives through some of the quirks of her own household, only to find herself able to play a little baseball with Justin before the end of the day. When her birthday arrives, Amber discovers something even more special than the gifts she received, which also ends up being more valuable. Neo liked the pace of the book and the characters, though he thought Mrs. Brown was a little too silly to be a mom. He hopes I can help find more books in the series, which are full of great sentences and keep the reader on a forward path.

[Rasta Nasseri · Rating 1 out of 5]

این کتاب را شهریور۹۶ در ۷سالگی خریدم و خواندم.
ماجرا نداشت. می‌شد بهتر هم باشد. خوب نبود.

[Rfrancik · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amber Brown wants a watch for her birthday. She is sure a watch will help her change her friend Justin's chronically late behavior. When Justin finally arrives Amber learns something new about time and friendship.

This is a great book for emerging readers grades 1-3 who still need to practice with high frequency words. Built around the subject of what Amber wantes for her birthday as well as her conflict with her best friend Justin, there is some lovely word play as well as a humourous glimpse of family interactions. The story resolves with Amber's recognition that she can't change her friend and they go off happily to play.

Reviewed by:

1) Publisher's Weekly March 11, 2001
who comment the author Danziger has taken the same energy used to create Amber Brown in her original series to reach a younger reading audience.

2) School Library Journal 3/1/01

gives a brief synopsis of the story and suggest it will be welcome in most libraries serving the 6-9 crowd.

Both reviews were helpful in determining who would be most interested in the book and in their recommendation.

[Manda Marigold]

As her seventh birthday approaches, Amber Brown asks her mom for a watch. The watch is for Amber to keep her best friend Justin, who is always late on time for a change. Amber learns her best friend will always run on "Justin time." She will have to deal with it. This book was cute, but I wish there was more to it.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's Amber Browns birthday and her friend Justin is running late but that's OK because he's on Justin time and has a good reason for it. He gives Amber Walkie Talkies as a gift. Amber's mom gets a bad hair dye job from Aunt Pam and has to go to the salon.

[Annora · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was flipping adorable.

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little bit dull but it’s okay. It’s important to me to read in French, not to be absolutely amazed. This book I got from library.

[Katt Hansen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the second book of the Amber Brown easy reader series. I didn't like it as much as the first. The voice is still strong, and I really do like Amber a lot. She's a very strong character. I thought this story didn't have much to it. You see her wanting a watch for her birthday, and that really feels like that's about it.

I think the author could have done better. I will keep with the series because I liked the first one enough to keep reading. We'll see how it goes.

Would I recommend it? Not as the first Amber Brown book that you pick up. But do read it if you're reading the rest.

[Dolly · Rating 4 out of 5]

We've really enjoyed the books in the A is for Amber, Amber Brown series by Paula Danziger. They are perfect for beginning readers and they are wonderful to read aloud together. This story involves a lot about time. Amber wants a watch for her birthday and her friend, Justin, is never "Justin Time"; he's always late. In the end, Amber realizes that we are all on our own "time," and that others may be faster or slower, or more likely to be early or late, than we are. Our girls really liked the play on words with "Justin Time" and "Justin Trouble."

[Christine L. Henderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful book for the young reader. It has a good pace and constant reminder of the concept of time throughout the book to tie in the title. It has puns for both the kids and adults. It has a lead character for which children can easily feel a relationship and want to read through the series. It also includes a recurring joke that is in her other books that helps bring familiarity to the continuing reader.

[Leslie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Anything by Paula Danzinger is fantastic for younger readers.

I got my first Amber Brown book in third grade and backtracked to the earlier books. I loved them all. They were fun books to me. The characters were realistic. They spoke like I did. I could relate to the books. This one in particular was just as great as the rest. I would definitely recommend the book to any child (5 to 8).

Also, I thought that watch was epic and I wanted one really bad.

[Kelley Bennett · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a little above beginners but just below transitional. Amber Brown is a series and there are different books at different levels so you would be able to transition from the easier reads to chapter books. This is good for students who like Amber Brown and are ready to move on to a higher level, which I think is a great idea. This book just happens to be about Amber's birthday but there are plenty of topics to choose from, especially kindergarten, first and second grades.

[Janet Chen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kind of a longer childrens book but it is not as much as chapter book I would say that it is the perfect book to read for grades 2 and 3. The students enjoy it and Amber Brown is very interesting to read about and her connections to the students are fun for them to compare.

[Christy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amber Brown wants a watch for her birthday. Maybe her best friend, Justin Daniels, should get one too. He is never on time. Will Justin be late to Amber's birthday party, or will he be just in time to watch Amber open her gifts?

[Kym · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really love the Amber Brown books. I think they are great in the realistic fiction category. Amber Brown reminds me of Ramona Quimby in some ways. These would be great in for classroom use and in a classroom library.

[Rose]

Age: 5-8
Grade: 1-3

[Carol Hardesty · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a pretty cute story from Amber Brown's younger days. The part I remember most is when her mom indirectly dyes her hair orange. :D

[Lwilcher14]

what i like about the story was that she was very fuunny and a good preson to the book

[Ms. Landrum's Class · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think Justin is always late that is why I did not give it 5 stars
AS

[A · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lengthier easy reader series about Amber Brown and her best bud, Justin. Should appeal to boys and girls. There is a chapter book series about Amber for those ready to move on from easy readers.

[Alexandria Hiam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lengthier easy reader series about Amber Brown and her best bud, Justin. Should appeal to boys and girls. There is a chapter book series about Amber for those ready to move on from easy readers.

[Sarah Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

cute book!

[Kristina · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought that this was a cute book. my daughter enjoyed reading this book. I would recommend this book to others.