Gloria's Way

for ages 7 to 10

In this book, Julian and Huey's best friend Gloria tells about her life.

about her dad

He works too hard and doesn't have much time to spend with his family, and Gloria wishes that he would change.

her mom

Gloria adores her mom, but when she makes her mom a special valentine, a parrot gets it.

a new friend

Latisha is strong-willed and has a lot of ideas--like getting Gloria, Julian and Huey to eat paste pie.

Huey's dog Spunky

Spunky becomes obsessed with squirrels and Gloria and her friends try to figure out how to clear his brain.

and Julian

Does Julian really like Latisha better than his old friend Gloria? Gloria is worried and wants to find out--even if her mom says asking Julian isn't the best way.

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"This is where peace begins--in an ordinary neighborhood where children learn to address their problems with the help of wise adults who offer them good counsel while respecting the children enough to let them work out their own solutions...Sparkle{s} with humor."--The Horn Book

"A delightful companion to the books featuring Julian and his little brother, Huey...Here, their friend Gloria has her say...Her six short, episodic stories of everyday struggles and occasional triumphs will appeal to young readers...A good choice for children who are ready for chapter books"--Booklist

"Great fun, with subtly placed positive messages."--Kirkus Reviews.

"These easy-to-digest vignettes narrated by the affable and resourceful friend of Huey and Julian Bates...go down like comfort food. The volume offers swift, palpable solutions to a girl's everyday problems. . .Cameron...conveys the benefits of effort and high self-esteem while stressing the importance of mothers and fathers taking time...to participate in their children's lives."--Publishers Weekly

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