KNUCKLEHEAD

I was very surprised to find that some people did not like Knucklehead and even more surprised to find that some people thought that kids wouldn't like it! I found it hilarious and that kids, especially boys, would agree. It is well-written without being pretentious OR speaking down to younger readers. It is thoughtful without being sickly sweet and it seems to paint an accurate picture of the era, doing so without being nostalgic or overly sentimental. As a teaching tool there is also a lot one could do with the book. It is an accessible introduction to the memoir style, the photos and the fact that it is "mostly true" makes it a good source for understanding the time period and it would make a fabulous read-aloud. Loved it!