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You and Me and the Space in Between: Alice in Charge; Incredibly Alice; Alice on Board by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor (14-May-2013) Paperback
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First published May 14, 2013
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Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
244 books1,034 followersPhyllis Reynolds Naylor was born in Anderson, Indiana, US on January 4, 1933.
Her family were strongly religious with conservative, midwestern values and most of her childhood was spent moving a lot due to her father's occupation as a salesman.
Though she grew up during the Depression and her family did not have a lot of money, Naylor stated that she never felt poor because her family owned good books. Her parents enjoyed reading stories to the children--her father would imitate the characters in Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer--and her mother read to them every evening, "almost until we were old enough to go out on dates, though we never would have admitted this to anyone."
By the time Phyllis reached fifth grade, writing books was her favorite hobby and she would rush home from school each day to write down whatever plot had been forming in her head - at sixteen her first story was published in a local church magazine.
Phyllis has written over 80 books for children and young people. One of these books, "Shiloh," was awarded the Newbery Medal in 1992, was named a Notable Children's Book by the American Library Association and was also Young Adult Choice by the International Reading Association.
Naylor gets her ideas from things that happen to her or from things she has read. "Shiloh" was inspired by a little abused dog she and her husband found. The little dog haunted her so much that she had to write a story about him to get it out of her mind.
Her family were strongly religious with conservative, midwestern values and most of her childhood was spent moving a lot due to her father's occupation as a salesman.
Though she grew up during the Depression and her family did not have a lot of money, Naylor stated that she never felt poor because her family owned good books. Her parents enjoyed reading stories to the children--her father would imitate the characters in Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer--and her mother read to them every evening, "almost until we were old enough to go out on dates, though we never would have admitted this to anyone."
By the time Phyllis reached fifth grade, writing books was her favorite hobby and she would rush home from school each day to write down whatever plot had been forming in her head - at sixteen her first story was published in a local church magazine.
Phyllis has written over 80 books for children and young people. One of these books, "Shiloh," was awarded the Newbery Medal in 1992, was named a Notable Children's Book by the American Library Association and was also Young Adult Choice by the International Reading Association.
Naylor gets her ideas from things that happen to her or from things she has read. "Shiloh" was inspired by a little abused dog she and her husband found. The little dog haunted her so much that she had to write a story about him to get it out of her mind.
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August 6, 2016
I never had so much fun reading a book before. The Alice series brings something out of me and I just don't know how to control all those feelings. This book has made me cry, scream, and laugh so much that my friends don't know how to comfort me anymore. I seriously can't believe this is almost the end. Alice on Board dragged on but that may have been my unwillingness to finish the book. I can't wait for NOW I'LL TELL YOU EVERYTHING. I need that book now! The Alice series has become a life on its own.
March 21, 2016
3.5/5 Full Review On http://thegraduatedbookworm.blogspot.ca/
There's something about Alice that rubs me the wrong way. I find that she tends to act crazy or spontaneous one day and then serious and adult-like the next. certain aspects of the book almost make it as if Alice is changing from child to adult (which at this age would be true) but still without the best of intentions.
I think that Alice needs to either tell Patrick what she wants or let him go. I also noticed something between her and Mitch, although she says they're just friends...(I don't think so..)
the book overall was pretty good. It had some funny moments like when there was the nerf war for the last week of school before senior year graduation. There were also some dramatic moments with Pamela and her mother, although that is a whole other story that needs to be talked about.
There's something about Alice that rubs me the wrong way. I find that she tends to act crazy or spontaneous one day and then serious and adult-like the next. certain aspects of the book almost make it as if Alice is changing from child to adult (which at this age would be true) but still without the best of intentions.
I think that Alice needs to either tell Patrick what she wants or let him go. I also noticed something between her and Mitch, although she says they're just friends...(I don't think so..)
the book overall was pretty good. It had some funny moments like when there was the nerf war for the last week of school before senior year graduation. There were also some dramatic moments with Pamela and her mother, although that is a whole other story that needs to be talked about.
April 12, 2025
I liked the first two books that focused on her senior year better than the summer at sea. I’m excited to wrap up the series with the final book.
June 8, 2016
I absolutely ADORE the Alice series. There's not one specific plot line, and I couldn't really even tell you what it's about other than Alice just growing up and living her life. But this series is SO relatable to just about every single situation you could possibly think of! And I do mean every single situation. Nothing is sugar coated, nothing is just brushed by. These books are what helped me get through high school and I'm excited to read the final installment of the Alice series about college and the rest if her life before I start college myself.
July 17, 2014
I've read the entire Alice series and this didn't disappoint. I loved every page.
October 16, 2017
This book, "You and Me and the Space In Between", by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, is a fiction novel.
This is about a teenage girl named Alice. Alice has grown up without a mother since she was 5. She is going through her high school years and bringing the readers with her. She shares her problems with her boyfriend, family, best friends, and just high school in general. She goes through her whole high school experience with her best friends Elizabeth, Pamela, Gwen, and her long distance boyfriend Patrick. The story goes over all her problems with friends, drama, getting ready for college, relationships, and friend circles.
This is a great book that I would definitely recommend. The characters were credible and very lifelike, they faced many problems with parents, labels, friendships, and relationships. My favorite character was definitely Alice because of her will to make her father and all her friends proud. She tried so hard to be the best her she could be, but the reality of some of her situations really showed how hard she had to try. I could relate to her best friend, Elizabeth Price, because she was the oldest in her family, the one who took care of her siblings, and the girl who tried her best to help all her friends and saw the reality of all situations. My favorite part of the book was when the four girls went to work on a cruise during the summer before they started college, and near the end of the cruise the generator broke and I realized how scary being stranded at sea without electricity could be. I really didn't have a least favorite part of the book because I enjoyed the whole thing. One thing I do wish I could change, though, is that Alice's boyfriend, Patrick, would have been able to be with Alice through more of the book.
In conclusion, I would definitely recommend this book, especially to readers who enjoy feeling like they are living in another person's life.
This is about a teenage girl named Alice. Alice has grown up without a mother since she was 5. She is going through her high school years and bringing the readers with her. She shares her problems with her boyfriend, family, best friends, and just high school in general. She goes through her whole high school experience with her best friends Elizabeth, Pamela, Gwen, and her long distance boyfriend Patrick. The story goes over all her problems with friends, drama, getting ready for college, relationships, and friend circles.
This is a great book that I would definitely recommend. The characters were credible and very lifelike, they faced many problems with parents, labels, friendships, and relationships. My favorite character was definitely Alice because of her will to make her father and all her friends proud. She tried so hard to be the best her she could be, but the reality of some of her situations really showed how hard she had to try. I could relate to her best friend, Elizabeth Price, because she was the oldest in her family, the one who took care of her siblings, and the girl who tried her best to help all her friends and saw the reality of all situations. My favorite part of the book was when the four girls went to work on a cruise during the summer before they started college, and near the end of the cruise the generator broke and I realized how scary being stranded at sea without electricity could be. I really didn't have a least favorite part of the book because I enjoyed the whole thing. One thing I do wish I could change, though, is that Alice's boyfriend, Patrick, would have been able to be with Alice through more of the book.
In conclusion, I would definitely recommend this book, especially to readers who enjoy feeling like they are living in another person's life.
January 14, 2023
The Alice books are amazing and this 800+ page 3-in-1 book was an amazing addition to my collection. Alice’s senior year of high school was perfect and realistic and thought-provoking.
I still hate Alice On Board though (aka Alice, I’m Bored).
I still hate Alice On Board though (aka Alice, I’m Bored).
July 18, 2017
4.5
Alice's summers always drag a little for me. But it's scary how accurately this represents senior year. Makes me sad to think I'll be leaving for college next month!!
Alice's summers always drag a little for me. But it's scary how accurately this represents senior year. Makes me sad to think I'll be leaving for college next month!!
July 31, 2024
This has been my 7th time reading this book and it is still in my opinion 5 stars.
March 6, 2016
3.5 stars.
Another fun read but man, Alice where the hell does your brain go sometimes?? The best part was the final book in this bind up when Alice is working on a cruise ship. I like how it stopped around the Chesapeake Bay area and talked about places I went to last year for Spring Break.
Another fun read but man, Alice where the hell does your brain go sometimes?? The best part was the final book in this bind up when Alice is working on a cruise ship. I like how it stopped around the Chesapeake Bay area and talked about places I went to last year for Spring Break.
December 24, 2014
I reread this after a couple of months and i’m i’m in love with this series
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