Amelia Takes Command

Amelia's Notebooks #4

by Marissa Moss

After successfully commanding the Discovery shuttle mission at Space Camp, Amelia returns to fifth grade where she deals with the bully who has been making her life miserable

Genres: Childrens, Middle Grade, Fiction, Young Adult, Graphic Novels, School, Picture Books

Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

Marissa Moss has written more than seventy books, from picture books to middle-grade and young adult novels. Best known for the Amelia's Notebook series, her books are popular with teachers and children alike. Her picture book Barbed Wire Baseball won the California Book Award gold medal. Moss is also the founder of Creston Books, an independent children's publishing house.

Reviews

[Remy]

pretty sure this is also the one where the school was on fire

[Lady Brainsample · Rating 4 out of 5]

Decided to re-read all my Amelia books, and this was definitely my favorite. I wish I could've gone to space camp as a kid, but that's probably why Mission: Space is one of my favorite rides at Disney World.

[michele · Rating 3 out of 5]

I can't believe there are 29 books in this series! I think I only got up to the 4th book as I think I was reading them as they were coming out (??). I loved how fun these books (or should I say notebooks?) were to read. Opening them up it felt like you were reading someone's journal. Lined paper, handwritten font, illustrations, objects that were taped to the pages (drawn to look like such with tape and shadows), all came together to really create the feel of a real journal. And Amelia was such a fun narrator. I'd definitely recommend this series!

[Romax · Rating 4 out of 5]

Decided to check this out after coming across it in my old children's book collection. Nice little story involving Amelia taking part in activities at space camp and dealing with a bully at school. I really dig this author's diary style, especially the little illustrations and notes interspersed between the main paragraphs.

[Kelly Chester · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a cute book and what a great topic

[Tony Tagialuchi · Rating 1 out of 5]

Amelia needs to give it up as it's all becoming a little repetitive.

[Danielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lot of the notebook is Amelia's inner thoughts, and it's so satisfying to see her stand up for herself after battling insecurities.

[Pete · Rating 4 out of 5]

Didn't really remember this one from childhood but we love a woman in STEM.

[Laura Regan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amelia, the science-loving, artistic, and independent 5th grader takes us into her personal journal- allowing us into the inner-workings of a ten-year old's brain. The book is written to look like a journal, with drawings and personalized touches. Students will love really diving into the interesting and unique mechanics of this book. Imbedded in the hilarious stories Amelia tells is a story of bullying. Read to find out how Amelia deals with another student who is far from nice to her. This text has possible cross-curricular values because it incorporates a significant amount of science. A great resource for strong independent readers who may be dealing with bullying issues.

[Granine · Rating 3 out of 5]

when Amelia starts fifth grade,she ends up without a friend.on top of that,she got the evil witch ms. busby. and if that's not bad enough,a girl named Hilary starts bullying her about everything!It seems like life is hopeless when one afternoon she gets a postcard from Nadia that says she can come to space camp with her. she tells her mom and she DOESN'T SAY NO! at space camp,she gets to be commander,just what she wanted! when she goes back to school, she tells Hilary off. this story also has the title:Amelia's bully survival guide not to be mistaken

[Chanelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Here is another great Amelia book that students can use to inspire their journals off of. Students can make their own journals and put anything they want in it such as stickers, stamps, wrapping paper etc to make it their own personal journal. I would encourage them to use a lot of different types of media. They would use these journals to write in when they come in the classroom every morning.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this book, Amelia tackles the subject of school bullying. Unfortunately, sometimes there is no other recourse in dealing with a bully than to be just as mean to them. Amelia Takes Command's takeaway moral for me was this revelation, and honestly, I am here for it. Not everyone deserves kindness, especially when the bully is acting with intent.

[Alice · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars I love this books. It is written liked it is a little girl in her school note book. It talks about all the fun a 5th grade girl can have. She goes to space camp,deals with stupid boys and a girl bully.....

It is fun to read but a little long for smaller kids. More for 8-12 year old I would guess. I thought it was fun!!

[Milana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Helpful!

[Milana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Goood.

[Katie · Rating 3 out of 5]

ok one

[Simona-- I'm kind of intense · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hell, I know this makes me a six year old, but I can't hold it in: I LOVED how she FINALLY did a man-up in the end and actually stood up for herself.

[Sean MacKenzie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amelia is so much fun!

[Gracellyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have always loved these books. I grew up on them. And last night I found them in my closet and had to read them again. :)

[Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

tells you how to be bully proof. i like the story

[Jenna · Rating 5 out of 5]

my favorite one!

[Tessa Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Amelia books they are awesome.

[Elise · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was one of my favorite Amelia books. She goes to this really cool NASA summer camp.

[Tori · Rating 4 out of 5]

this is such an adorable book for my elementary kiddos. especially my reluctant readers. a smaller version of diary of a wimpy kid, and for girls!

[Riegs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely an inspiring story to my 4th/5th grade self. Re-read like 100 times because the ending is so great.

[Ms. Kess · Rating 2 out of 5]

Another fun notebook from Moss. This time Amelia is dealing with a typical middle-school bully. She deals with it by writing in her notebook and focusing on a fun science camp.

[Kristie Wallace · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book to explore the world of bullying.

[Maya K. · Rating 5 out of 5]

great one!! i want to go to space camp!!!!