Kitty in the Middle

Kitty #2

by Judy Delton

First love, a madcap mix-up at a stranger's wedding, and exploring a mysterious old house are some of the experiences that make fourth grade exciting for three friends.

Genres: Childrens, Fiction

Paperback

First published January 1, 1979

About the author

Born on May 6th in St. Paul, Minnesota, Judy Delton lived in her hometown for most of her life. She wrote more than one hundred books for children, including the popular Pee Wee Scouts series, which sold more than seven million copies. Her writing was often compared to Beverly Cleary or Carolyn Haywood for her ability to capture the essence of childhood.

For many years, Ms. Delton taught writing classes in her home. Today, those writers are having their own books published and remember her forthright instruction and critique with appreciation. Many writers have benefited from her handbook, The 29 Most Common Writing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them.

Ms. Delton had four children and decided to quit teaching so she could stay home and raise them. Writing prolifically was her way of supporting her family. She died very suddenly of a blood infection in December of 2001. Her legions of friends and all those she taught were greatly saddened.

Reviews

[Charlotte · Rating 3 out of 5]

a pleasant and quick book about three fourth grade girls in Catholic school in WW II Minnesota, but not a particularly remarkable one. I did like many of the episodes, like when they make life sized paper dolls out of cardboard boxes and when they crashed a wedding, and though I'm only giving it three stars I'd read more about Kitty and co.

[Amber · Rating 3 out of 5]

Apparently, I am the only person who read this. I liked it. I read the brief description that they list on the book's profile and I don't remember most of it. I just remember reading this after reading a Judy Blume book and realizing how awesome/awful the 1970's were for adolescents.

[Audrey Ettinger · Rating 3 out of 5]

Remembered this from childhood when I saw it in the library. A cute story that nicely captures the WW II period for a young girl.

[Diana]

i think this book very good to the read.