Amelia Bedelia Cleans Up

Amelia Bedelia Chapter Books #6

by Herman Parish, Lynne Avril (Illustrator)

In the sixth book in the New York Times –bestselling chapter book series about the childhood of America's favorite housekeeper, Amelia Bedelia and her friends clean up a vacant lot in their neighborhood and build a clubhouse for explorers. Includes a guide to the idioms used in the book and features black-and-white art throughout. Amelia Bedelia and her friends are determined to find a cool clubhouse, maybe even a tree house for their explorers' club! One day they discover an empty lot with a huge tree in the middle of it. It's the perfect spot for club headquarters. The lot is a mess, so they pitch in and clean it up. And that's when the trouble really starts. Short, fast-paced chapters, tons of friends and funny situations, and black-and-white illustrations on every page make the Amelia Bedelia chapter books an ideal choice for readers of the Ivy + Bean, Magic Tree House, and Judy Moody books. The Amelia Bedelia books have sold more than 35 million copies!

Genres: Chapter Books, Childrens, Fiction, Realistic Fiction, 1st Grade, Humor, 2nd Grade

160 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2015

About the author

Herman Parish (born 1953) is the author of Amelia Bedelia children's book series, nephew of original author, Peggy Parish. Having grown up with his aunt’s tales of Amelia’s humorous misadventures, Herman decided to carry on the legacy after his aunt’s death in 1988. He did not wish to entrust the future of the series into the hands of a children’s author outside of the family. Since Peggy had the summers off from teaching, she was able to stay with the Parish family for extended periods of time, allowing Herman and Peggy to develop a close relationship. More importantly, this gave Herman a chance to keenly observe Peggy during her writing processes, gaining great insight to the road ahead of him. To carry on the essence of the series, Herman thoroughly examined his aunt’s work and did his best to capture what exactly made the character of Amelia Bedelia such a hit. Having editor Susan Hirschman and illustrator Lynn Sweat in common with his aunt helped to make the transition. He has added thirteen more books to the series. Herman is a resident of Princeton, New Jersey, and travels to libraries and schools across the United States, speaking and inspiring young children. The importance of revising and editing is often stressed during these dynamic lectures. He has presented to students in more than 22 states.

-Wikipedia

***The photo at left is of Herman with his aunt, Peggy Parish, in 1985.

Reviews

[Cecelia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amelia Bedelia cleans up an empty lot and she wants to build a treehouse in the tree in the middle of the lot. Amelia Bedelia finds out that the person who owns it is selling it and they don't have enough money to buy it. The person that is selling it is Miss West. She needs more money so she can get the roof fixed and in the end the lot gets turned into a park for the whole town to share.

[Janete on hiatus due health issues · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's so good to learn English through children's books! And this book is really awesome. It shows people how we (and children and tweens) should behave in the face of life's adversities and turn bad things into good ones.

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love these books. Amelia Bedilea is so funny I'm always "laughing to kill myself" she makes the book come true

[Teiah Valentina]

The cleanup so this girl had this idea this is what the stories about this idea that if she picks up trash and stuffed She can get a Treehouse kind of so her and her friends two of her friends make Club so they can give ideas to each other these are the chapters’ names areBreezy are easy no chapter 2 Happy landing 13 chapters 3 big ideas big trouble chapter for one man trash chapter 5 giving a lot done getting a lot done chapter 6 Suddenly for Sale chapter 7 stuck in the mud chapter 8 a perfect lot chapter 9 Minsk And Timbuktu Chapter10 a new explorer Chapter 11 another woman's chest treasure chapter 12 ear to Amelia BedeliaSo in the story also Amelia Bedelia goes to the store Amelia Bedelia was as free as a bird she loved riding her bike as fast as she could while the wind blows on her face and makes her hair grow back Amelia has a dog and she has10 friends Or more there's this girl named Amelia Bedelia the cup president she had been the president for about 10 minutes most clubs come with leaders and followers with a bunch of rules and Regulations But this club was so new that it didn't even have a name it was Ben born in Amelia Bedelia has backyard when Holly and Heather had stopped by an hour early I'm bored Holly said me to send Heather we got bikes I said Amelia BedeliaLet's go explore we can start and exploring cup not just exploring said Heather let's have an adventure let's make it our job to have Adventures said Holly let's start exploring and venturing Club Heather what about Adventure venturing in exploring Club said Holly Amelia Bedelia just wanted to stop talking get going she made a suggestion let's call in our Cub until leak come up with a good name and and let's have a rule one rule what wolves said Holly no Bean board said Amelia Bedelia yes said Holly and Heather together let's settle and Holly now we need to choose a president for me said Heather vote for me to said Holly that turns to Amelia Bedelia to cast a tie vote leave me choosing when shoes says Amelia Bedelia president most adventurous Explorer I know Holly and HeatherLook at each other then they look at Amelia Bedelia then they ask who me Amelia Bedelia they all fall over and laugh Amelia Bedelia fell off her bike she got hurt Madea Amelia Bedelia had a mind of a genius so I didn't she was thinking about what can we do for the club it appears we're making eye contact Madelia Bedelia bang turn me and fell off her bike images about Delia eat vegetables Amelia Bedelia was trying to convince your dad to play golf Madelia Bedelia went to the store with her mother Madelia Bedelia bought some groceries and start asking her parents to help her clean up for the club so actually not for the club so she can get a treehouse Mackenzie Maddie Lee's dad help with the tires Madelia Bedelia went on a family road trip Madelia Bedelia and her friends and the whole entire kids families came in looked up all the trash they start helping pick up Amelia Bedelia. So confused she was dreaming and picturing with her friends about the treehouse for the club Amelia Bedelia and Heather and Hollymet a cowboy on the street Amelia Bedelia was thinking about the cowboy restaurant Amelia BedeliaAmelia Bedelia was thinking maybe she can be a rapturous Amelia Bedelia remember she wants me to be an adventure Amelia Bedelia always go to one Pacific Restaurant for milkshakes cooking pie with Amelia Bedelia was depressed because they had to move I had to get rid of things not move sorry Delia Love Dogs she was chased by some Dogs 2 Amelia Bedelia Hitman adventurist and an explorer the end

[Ariel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so funny! It's all about Amelia Bedelia and her friends, and they're on a mission to clean up a big empty lot in their neighborhood. But guess what? It's not just about cleaning up trash; they're going to build a clubhouse too! How cool is that?

The best part is that the chapters are super short and fast-paced. That means you won't get bored, and you'll keep turning the pages to see what happens next. And there are illustrations on every page! They're black-and-white, but they still make the story even more fun.

Amelia Bedelia is such a silly character. She always takes things literally, which leads to lots of funny situations. Like when she tries to clean up the lot but ends up making a big mess instead. Oops!

But don't worry, Amelia Bedelia's friends are there to help her out. They work together to turn the empty lot into an awesome clubhouse for explorers. It's like a big adventure right in their own neighborhood!

Oh, and there's a guide to idioms in the book too. Idioms are those funny sayings that don't always mean what they sound like. It's cool that the book helps you understand them.

If you like books with lots of laughs, silly characters, and cool adventures, you should definitely read "Amelia Bedelia Cleans Up." It's a blast from start to finish!

[Debra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet story with 3 friends and a lonely interesting neighbor senior citizen. The kids want a place to have a tree house and a lot near the lady's home is cluttered. They clean it up, but then see a for sale sign. Now they have to meet the woman in that creepy house next door to talk to her about their plans and try to get her to change her mind about selling the lot. This is an early chapter book reader that will allow adults to enjoy the nostalgia of a character we know from our school days while students get a cute story with cute illustrations.

This is currently my favorite one of this series. The idioms are fun in all of them, but there is something about kids working for something and befriending community workers and neighbors that was great. I can use this book to talk about community helpers and their jobs, things we can do in our communities to help others, and how it can feel good to make a plan, follow through, and reap rewards from it.

[Bekah Page Turner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amelia Bedelia and her friends start an Explorer's Club but they need a place to meet. An eyesore of an empty lot with a huge oak tree for a treehouse could be the perfect spot. But after they clean up the lot and mow the grass and trim the hedges, someone puts it up for sale! Who is selling "their" lot and why? Will the Explorers Club ever have an official meeting place? Find out the answers to those questions and have some laughs along the way when you read Amelia Bedelia Cleans Up.

[Natelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Amelia Bedelia and her friends Heather and Holly create an adventure club, they need the perfect clubhouse. They find the right place but heaps of trash stand in the way. They scramble to make the vacant lot worthy. Then something unexpected happens. How will they react? How many idioms and words will Amelia Bedelia misunderstand this time?

[Candylicious · Rating 3 out of 5]

I bought this book since my school had recommended it.The good thing is that Amelia Bedelia and her friends finally found a place where they could hangout or play.And the bad thing is that they couldn't get the lot they cleaned up.I have learnt a new word called "momento" it meaning is, an object that reminds you of a certain event, trip and many other things in the world.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this with my daughter for her book club. It was a Cute story. Amelia Bedelia sure does get her self mixed up with taking things to literally. I enjoyed reading what and guessing what Amelia might do as her and her friends try to make their adventure club.

[Ellora · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it! Amelia Bedelia wants to make a club and to have a lot of adventures. She wants to build a tree house, and she finds the perfect place, but it's all dirty: Amelia Bedelia and her friends have to clean it up.
Ellora, age 9

[Jane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another cute book in the Amelia Bedelia early chapter book series!

Short chapters. Lots of pictures. Lots of Amelia Bedelia antics. This girl makes us laugh!

Got a bit delayed on the finishing with pregnancy. But it has a lovely end and I like the moral in this one.

[Steven · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amelia cleans up a lot and builds a treehouse in the lot. I enjoyed this book, it demonstrates resourcefulness and the value of hard work.

[Callie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun and funny!

[Kylie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a cute one.

[Avika Bansal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amelia Bedelia and her friends are determined to clean up a lot to make a treehouse in it.The book is really funny because Amelia does not know idioms.

[Naomi]

hi

[Niranjana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very bold writing and very nice as well

[Bhadra · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was about a girl who wanted a treehouse, but someone else decided to sell that house.

I really liked it because I wanted to have a treehouse too.

[Ardyth]

Not as funny as I remember from childhood, and our TCK 9yo didn't get any of the jokes. Picked for entertainment, so we abandoned it pretty quickly.

[Fenco Chen]

Lexile®: 630L

[Emily Dudek · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amelia Bedielia
and her friends
make a club
called ,"Easy
Breezy East
and West
Explorers club."
They really need
A place to meet.
Soon they find an
empty lot....

[GoGodzillaGoGo · Rating 5 out of 5]

it is very good i can not discribe it in words

[Jena Hess · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read with my daughter ❤️

[CrazyyyCat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read it for my sister outloud. Loved the story.

[Lorraine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super cute.

I love the way these books emphasize civic engagement and the idea that community is important.

Also, a shout-out to Antiques Roadshow as old people TV: I feel seen!

[Haelyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought Amelia Bedelia Cleans Up was amazing!

This is the sixth book I have read in the Amelia Bedelia series. The main character is a girl named Amelia Bedelia, who cleaned up a dirty empty lot. She cleaned the lot with her two friends, Heather and Holly. The first day the only ones that cleaned up were Amelia Bedelia and her family.

This book shared some stuff with the other books: like all the Amelia Bedelia books, Amelia Bedelia did not understand when there are two ways to say something, like “hold on to your hat” means “it is going to get exciting!”

My favorite part of this book was when Amelia Bedelia and her friends were so happy when they saw their tree house explorers club and it was called The Easy Breezy Club. There were two ways to go down: a slide or a pole. There was only one way to go up: a ladder.

I did not like when Mrs. West’s cats went out the attic window and to the other house. I also did not like when the black cat was going up a tree when the girls scared it away.

If I were Herman Parish I would change is so that Amelia Bedelia would not get confused by words that sound the same, but have a different meaning.

I will tell my friends to read this book, especially if they want to read a book about a girl that does not know what the other thing means.

[Kate McGinty aka Caryn Caldwell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amelia Bedelia and her friends clean up a vacant lot in order to build a clubhouse, but once the lot is neat, its owner decides to implement a few plans of her own. With an eye-catching cover, plenty of illustrations, and a generous font size, this makes a good early chapter book. The plot itself is a bit absurd in spots, but many readers have come to expect that from Amelia Bedelia books. It’s amusing when Amelia takes so many clichés literally, although a few are obscure enough to be unfamiliar to some students, and those might require a little explanation from an adult. While this one stands on its own okay, it would likely make more sense when read after the first five in the series.

[Caitlyn Ford · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book

[Joey Gremillion · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read

I've been reading Amelia Bedelia books since I was a kid,, when she was a clumsy kid. I would love to read a book that teams her and Junie B. Jones