AN AMAZON BEST SELLING BOOK FOR KIDS! This entertaining, illustrated, middle grade chapter book is the series opener.Sign up for the spelling bee? No way! If there’s one thing 10-year-old Texan Sophie Washington is good at, it’s spelling. She’s earned straight 100s on all her spelling tests to prove it. Her parents want her to compete in the Xavier Academy spelling bee, but Sophie wishes they … bee, but Sophie wishes they would buzz off. That’s until her irritating classmate, Nathan Jones, challenges her. There’s no way she can let Mr. Know-It-All win. Studying is hard when you have a pesky younger brother and a busy social calendar. Can Sophie ignore the distractions and become Queen of the Bee?
Here’s what Goodreads reviewers say about Sophie Washington: Queen of the Bee:
- “Another great Sophie Washington book. Super cute. My 11-year-old loves these books.”
- “As someone with a 10-year niece who is in fifth grade like Sophie, I believe that she would love this book and the rest of the Sophie Washington series by Tonya Duncan Ellis.”
- “This series will go far. The story is down to earth, realistic and easy to read.”
This is the first book in the Readers’ Favorite five star rated Sophie Washington book series that includes:
- Sophie Washington: Queen of the Bee (Book 1)
- Sophie Washington: The Snitch (Book 2)
- Sophie Washington: Things You Didn’t Know About Sophie (Book 3)
- Sophie Washington: The Gamer (Book 4)
- Sophie Washington: Hurricane (Book 5)
- Sophie Washington: Mission Costa Rica (Book 6)
- Sophie Washington: Secret Santa (Book 7)
- Sophie Washington: Code One (Book 8)
- Sophie Washington: Mismatch (Book 9)
Kids Ages 8-12
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I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It had a great lesson to be learned and was fun and entertaining. Would read more from this author.
Kids will be kids
Had realistic characters. Had friendship and openness for people who were new to the class. showed observation to understand why some others were acting boastful or irritating. So … was an enjoyable way to learn about opening up to other people.
This book was such a fun, exciting, happy, suspenseful, enjoyable read!
This book mostly revolves around the main character, Sophie Washington, and her family. Sophie is a smart, funny, 10-year-old, fifth grader who gets straight A’s, wants to have fun, ride her bike, and play with her friends. Since Sophie is an excellent speller, her parents strongly urge her to sign up for the spelling bee. However, Sophie wants nothing to do with it. Well, that is until her annoying classmate Nathan Jones, aka Mr. Know-It-All, challenges her. Now the game is on and Sophie is determined to study hard, because she is not going to let that pesky Mr. Know-It-All actually win. However, Sophie’s busy family life, irritating little brother, and crazy schedule seem to keep getting in the way of her studying. Will these distractions keep her from learning the words to win or will she be able to come out on top and be the next spelling bee champion aka the Queen of the Bee?
I remember entering a spelling bee when I was in second grade. It was down to me and this boy, Greg. We didn’t really get along. I remember it went a couple rounds back and forth between us before I got the word, “children,” and I spelled it “childran.” [sic] Yes, I have never spelled that word wrong again lol! Totally makes sense though, child-ran. Oh, well, second place wasn’t horrible, I still got a ribbon, a certificate, lunch with the principal, and a book. Anywho, when I heard about this book I was thrilled to read it since it sounded like a great read and I thought I could relate to it a bit.
I loved the main character, Sophie Washington. She sets a wonderful, positive role model for girls. At a time when young girls are carefully watching and following the lead of their role models it is important that we are providing them with ones that are not only realistic, but also ones that demonstrate confidence and leadership skills.
I really liked that this book had so many underlying messages. For example, this book focused on hard work, respect, determination, positive attitudes, self-improvement, confidence, appreciation, overcoming obstacles, being a team player, and so much more.
I really liked the family dynamic of the book. I enjoyed seeing how Sophie’s family meshed together. Her family wasn’t perfect, but they were fun, corky, silly, crazy, and, well, typical.
I loved that the author used so many Houston and Texas references throughout the book since the book does take place in the Houston Suburbs. I have been to Houston many times, and I have lived in several parts of Texas before. So, I really enjoy when I read a book from there that the real Texas is found in the pages – and it sure was! The author did a great job listing things like restaurants, local spots, culture references, and even the rodeo! You definitely know you’re in Texas lol!
I think the best part of this book being for middle graders, is that it’s a fun, cool, intriguing, suspenseful book for them! It’s not a dumbed down kid’s book and it’s not a book that a parent can be worried that their kid is reading. It’s a book that a kid will want to read, won’t be embarrassed to read in front of their friends or their parents. It’s the right kind of a book a kid should be reading and the right kind of book their parent will be glad they are reading!
This book is book one of the Sophie Washington Book Series. I was thrilled to be able to start with the first one as I can totally see more Sophie Washington books in my near future!
This book is “G” rated as there is no swearing, no violence, no adult situations, and no sexual content.
I would absolutely recommend this recommend for middle graders as I think they would love this book and the Sophie Washington Book Series!
This book is marketed towards middle grades and I totally agree! However, I might even go as far as to suggest this book for readers in third grade to seventh grade as they too would also easily enjoy this book and book series as well!
**Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book and have voluntarily provided an honest, and unbiased review in accordance with FTC regulations.**