The Year I Was Grounded: 0 - Softcover

"The whole book is pulled together with fun design and typesetting tricks used to enhance the personal journal motif...the effect is delightful - at once playful and believable...While its brevity and visual appeal make The Year I Was Grounded a good choice for reluctant or struggling readers, the subject matter and language are by no means in the 'light reading' category. This is capital L Literature, make no mistake!... Highly Recommended."-- (02/06/2009)

"This book will appeal to kids who love word play, and would be a great read-aloud for parents or teachers to share with young readers."--Resource Links (02/01/2009)

"This funny and poignant work is a delight for casual reading and would make an excellent book for classroom study. Because of its use of a variety of literary techniques and its imaginative page layout, it would be particularly appealing to reluctant readers."-- (04/01/2009)

"A pleasing command of rhythm and imagery."--School Library Journal (08/01/2009)

"The typesetting and design are of particular note; in many poems the words become the art...Give this to fans of other narrative poetry collections."--Booklist (06/01/2009)

Collects poems, journal entries, and word puzzles that tell the story of a year in Geordie's life, focusing on topics including baseball, growing carrots, playing the trumpet, and his grandfather's death.