One of the books I got today was this book. When I went to the Salvation Army to look around, my mom and I saw these books. Paula Danziger gets an accurate message across to her target audience. There is a good balance of pictures that helps readers picture Amber and her friends and family. However, the books are more aimed at a female audience. The series would be suitable for KS2 children to read on their own. It is a humorous read, and as the series progresses, Amber gets older and faces other common problems that readers will again be able to identify with. The series is told is first person, voiced by Amber Brown. It will help children who are going through similar problems of their own. It’s a book many children will be able to relate to, which deals with issues in a realistic way. The first book in the series, ‘Amber Brown is Not a Crayon’ sees amber deal with her best friend moving away to another city as well as coping with her parents divorce. If it's her messy hair, her love of Bubble gum, her parent's divorce or the moving away of her best friend, there is something you can identify with. It is a great series for young girls and there is no doubt that whoever you are, and at whatever age you are there is something in Amber you can relate to. The Amber Brown series, is the first book in the series and is a must for any growing girl. Donations for this fund will be used to allow authors and illustrators to speak at local schools and libraries. The Amber Brown Fund has been set up in memory of her. She is survived by a brother, three nephews, and a niece.
She spent most of her time in New York City and London, England. The Amber Brown character was conceived during one of her trips with her niece.ĭanziger was also the recipient of numerous literary awards, including the Children's Choice Award from the International Reading Association and the 2003 Garden State Children's Book Award. She was often known for "borrowing" children (only the ones she knew) for her inspiration. She was embraced by her audience for her ability to relate to children through the characters in her stories. Throughout her career, she wrote a collection of children's stories, including The Cat Ate My Gymsuit, The Divorce Express and, more recently, the Amber Brown series.ĭanziger loved to travel and meet young kids all over the world. Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in New York, Paula Danziger knew since the second grade that she wanted to be a writer.
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