Red, White & True Blue Mallory

Mallory McDonald #11

by Laurie B. Friedman

Mallory is in Washington, D.C., with her fourth grade class. She can't wait to see the famous monuments and museums. But from the moment she sets foot in the nation's capital, there's one thing she doesn't see much of . . . her best friend. Mary Ann is spending so much time with the new boy in their class, she's forgotten all about being partners with Mallory. And when Mallory wanders off to wiggle her loose tooth, her tooth isn't the only thing that is lost! Will Mallory's trip to Washington turn out to be one she'll always remember or something she'd rather forget?

Genres: Childrens, Friendship, Middle Grade, Realistic Fiction

184 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

Laurie Friedman is the author and ghostwriter of over 300 award-winning picture books, easy readers, chapter books, and novels for young readers including the bestselling Mallory McDonald series, the Moose the Dog easy reader series, the Camp Creepy Lake and Wendy & Willow chapter books, and may picture books including Cows in the House and Love, Ruby Valentine.

Reviews

[Nouara Y.]

The book I'm currently reading is called Red, White & True Blue Mallory by Laurie B. Friedman. This book is just like Laurie's other book, Heart-Heart With Mallory. And if you read my review on that other book you would understand more. This book is about a main character, Mallory, who just entered the 4th grade one book ago. In this book, Mallory and her class gets to go on a field trip for 3 nights in Washington D.C.!

Mallory has a crush on a boy named, C-Lo ( Carlos ) in her class, but the bad news is that she thinks he doesn't like her back. Mallory thinks he doesn't like her because Mary Ann has a crush on him too and she does literally, everything with him. In the part of the book that I am on, she is starting to wonder if Mary Ann is still her best friend.

My opinion about this book so far is that its kind of good kind of bad. Here are the reasons why it is good. #1, it is a good story-line and such. #2, (to some people this is good or bad) you actually learn some facts about things in Washington. This is the bad things list now. #1, the pages are now "Dear Martha" instead of dear diary. It is dear Martha because Mallory's teacher, Mr. Knight, gave the class journals to write in for facts and other stuff. Of corse, Mallory thought that dear journal sounded wrong so she named her journal, Martha. And as you can probably tell, I do not really like books that has Dear... every page.

[Angela Le · Rating 5 out of 5]

its a amazing book. I recommend that you should read this book and the whole series too :)))))

[Sandra Stiles · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is book number 11 in the Mallory series. I had never heard of them before this book. In thsi book, Mallory takes a class trip to Washington, D.C. She is so excited to be sharing this trip with her best friend Mary Ann. However, she finds that Mary Ann is spending the trip with her new boyfriend. Mallory is supposed to keep a journal of her trip and all of her experiences. This was an okay book with some okay historical information. I couldn't really get into it because I kept thinking that elementary kids could relate to it better. I am recommending it to a friend who teaches fourth grade. I think her kids will really like it.

[Liezl Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this to my 2nd grader and pre-school daughters. They are fans of this series and my 2nd grader enjoys the "Dear diary" style of writing. Not only does this touch on the dynamics of friendship but I appreciate that it listed interesting places to visit in D.C.

To summarize, Mallory and her class take a trip to Washington D.C. Her partner is her best friend Mary Ann, who happens to take interest in a boy during the trip. Mallory struggles with feeling left out and partner-less, which she writes about in her travel journal. The class visits different tourist attractions and monuments in D.C. and part of her assignment is to write what she finds interesting about those places.

[carissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Recommended ages: grades 4-6
Good read-alike for Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Mallory is in Washington, D.C. with her fourth grade class. She can't wait to see the famous monuments and museums. But from the moment she sets foot in the nation's capital, there's one thing she doesn't see much of . . . her best friend. Mary Ann is spending so much time with the new boy in their class, she's forgotten all about being partners with Mallory.

[Kaytee · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book and mallory are all ffull of surprises. i think that mary ann and carlos are a great couple but i also felt bad for mallory. she also was alone sad and almost punished because of mary ann but i am glad that they fixed that and they are best friends now. this book was so cute and friendly. kaytee kaytee kaytee

[Anne Louise · Rating 5 out of 5]

when I first read the book I loved it. I read my favorite parts again and retuned it to the library .When I asked if that was a series I was suprised to see that it was a series .I hope you can read it too!

[Karen Arendt · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like the character, Mallory. She has a whole series. This story focuses on a field trip to Washington, D.C. There are some great tie ins to the curriculum. Although,... it is really a girl story with best friend troubles.

[Lilly Fife · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like this book, you learn about not getting mad about your BF,
or other people. I got sick of hearing the word "My loose tooth" though. But other than that it's a good book. The Mallory Series should have a place in kid's books just like Judy Moody.

[Brett · Rating 4 out of 5]

I continue to enjoy Mallory a great deal.

[Katie Fitzgerald · Rating 4 out of 5]

No review.

[Lucas · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was quite interesting.

[Sydney · Rating 4 out of 5]

there's a new boy in class named carlos and mallory spends time with him. they go to washington d.c. and mallory gets lost. she finds her way back and mr knight becomes mad that she got lost.

[Jasmine Camargo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a good book it talks about Mallory's trip to Washington D.C,I enjoyed this book and I hope YOU do too!=)

[Hillvan]

890L

[Carly · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has interesting facts about Washington, DC. It makes you feel as if you are also on the school trip, along with Mallory and her school mates. It's a fun read.

[Maggie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I REALLY like this book!!! It is AWESOMEEEE!!! :)