SONG LEE AND THE “I HATE YOU” NOTES

Can you recall the situations and characters from your own second-grade classroom? Suzie Kline has recreated this world in her Song Lee and Horrible Harry books. In this title, the question of who is sending such terrible notes to the nicest person in the class is answered. Johnny Heller reads with respect and understanding of this environment. He convinces the listener of the intensity in a garbage-can kickball game and the class discussion of RAMONA THE PEST. He aptly portrays the despondent student, as well as Miss Mackle's skillful management of hurt feelings. Heller's is a genuine voice for the school experience. A.R. © AudioFile 2000, Portland, Maine [Published: JUN/JUL 00]