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Mister Posterior and the Genius Child
Mister Posterior and the Genius Child
Author: Emily Jenkins
Woodstock was over. The Beatles had just broken up. "Sesame Street" was new. And people in Cambridge, Massachusetts, were getting in touch with their feelings. It was 1970, the year Vanessa Brick was picked as a Super Duper Speller for the Cambridge Harmony School-and started an uproar by following her teacher's instructions to "express herself....  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780425186275
ISBN-10: 042518627X
Publication Date: 12/3/2002
Pages: 304
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  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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3.5 stars, based on 19 ratings
Publisher: Berkley Trade
Book Type: Paperback
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SuzO avatar reviewed Mister Posterior and the Genius Child on + 65 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
A quick read with plenty of nostalgia. Humor throughout with a serious vein running with the story line. I'd recommend this book.
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Highly unusual, brash coming-of-age novel of a young girl. I enjoyed this book for its sassy, intelligent girl with insights on life and relationships far beyond her age.
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I love this book! It manages to be totally hilarious, yet thought provoking at the same time. If you grew up in the 60's or 70's you will really enjoy this flashback.
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paprikakitty avatar reviewed Mister Posterior and the Genius Child on
This book caught me off guard by the odd name, but proved to be very entertaining and fun to read!
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An enjoyable and unusual coming-of-age story. Perfect if you are or were the "outsider" child.
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Growing up in a dysfunctional family. Warm hearted, fun reading.


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