AN AMAZON BEST SELLING BOOK FOR KIDS! Only Losers Don’t Have Cell Phones… That’s what Sophie thinks in the beginning of this hilarious and heartwarming, illustrated chapter book about fitting in. She feels like an outsider because she’s the only one in her class without a cell phone, and her crush, new kid Toby Johnson, has been calling her best friend Chloe. To fit in, Sophie changes who she … Sophie changes who she is. Her plan to become popular works for a while, and she and Toby start to become friends. Things get more complicated when Sophie “borrows” a cell phone and gets caught. If her parents make her tell the truth, what will her friends think? Turns out Toby has also been hiding something, and Sophie discovers the best way to make true friends is to be yourself.
Here’s what Goodreads reviewers say about Sophie Washington: Things You Didn’t Know About Sophie:
- “Sophie is a real character with flaws and it is fun reading how she matures. The story line was funny and realistic.”
- “Virtues like honesty, friendship and being true to yourself are always in style, and this book teaches that in a fun way. Also, it’s great to learn a little bit about Texas too!”
- “Very well written middle school book.”
This is the third 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)
- Sophie Washington: My BFF (Book 10)
- Sophie Washington: Class Retreat (Book 11)
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Good read for a 12y.o.
I liked the diverse characters for this age group.
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.**
5 out of 5 stars
“Sophie Washington: Queen of the Bee” by Tonya Duncan Ellis is an inspirational yet fun read about a ten-year-old girl dealing with normal things…a little brother who likes to tease, the desire for a pet, and teaching a know-it-all classmate a thing or two.
I love kids’ books that encourage growth and education and I think this author did a great job of evoking realistic situations and emotions and portraying positive yet by no means perfect children. I like that there were consequences to behavior, including rewards for perseverance, and concrete support for difficult tasks such as learning long lists of words. It’s wonderful to see a nuclear family that works and plays together, parents who are supportive of their children, and a healthy sibling rivalry that doesn’t detract from the affection between Sophie and her brother. I enjoyed the suspense of the spelling bee (and remembered my own terror of public speaking in school) and I thought the illustrations were a delightful bonus and added to the entertainment.
I think this book provides an intriguing glimpse of regional color—some of which was a little intimidating, lol—as well as a positive message and I look forward to seeing much more of Sophie Washington!
A copy of this title was provided to me for review