The (Short) Story of My Life

By Jennifer B. Jones

When you're the shortest guy in the sixth grade, standing tall isn't easy. Michael Jordan does not play basketball. He's not named after the Michael Jordan. In fact, he doesn't resemble an NBA player... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802789056
• ISBN13: 9780802789051
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: Walker Childrens
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 2.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.7" x 5.7"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9

Customer Reviews

Great Characters!

Having always been the shortest one in all my classes for just about "forever," I could readily identify with the main character Michael Jordan as he enters middle school, the shortest one in his class. I loved all the characters--especially Michael's homeroom teacher Mrs. Preston and her insightful comments in response to Michael's journaling. A positive message and a delightful read!

A Wonderful, Readable Story

It's not easy to be a short kid with a tall name like Michael Jordan. But that's the plight of the main character in this humorous, lively book. As he struggles to adjust to middle school, Mike learns more about himself, his family, and girls. Though there are real issues explored in the story--some through a journal Mike keeps for his English teacher--the humor and love Mike shares with family and friends make this a gentle, charming book appropriate for all kids. I think it would lend itself well to the classroom (especially, Grades 4-6)as a fun read-aloud or for booklists, and would certainly be a great way to introduce journal writing to students.