Book description
It was the perfect summer. That is, until Jeremy Ross moved into the house down the street and became neighborhood enemy number one. Luckily Dad had a surefire way to get rid of enemies: Enemy Pie. But part of the secret recipe is spending an entire day playing with the…
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3 authors picked Enemy Pie as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This book is such a clever and fun way to show kids how to turn someone from an enemy into a friend.
The story left me smiling and reminded me of how understanding and spending time with others can change our perceptions. It’s a classic with a powerful message.
From C.M.'s list on friendship and kindness for children.
The story is clever, engaging, and a whole lot of fun!
Who wouldn’t understand why this boy needs to get Jeremy Ross out of his life so he can have the perfect summer he was planning on? And who wouldn’t be curious about the idea that Dad’s enemy pie could do the trick?
I find it just as fun as the students I read it to when they are training to be mediators for their school! I love that this book invites us to learn more about someone before we put them on our enemy list. And the bold, wild…
Jeremy moves into town, just down the block from the narrator of this charming tale.
A boy meets his first enemy. Jeremy is popular. He teases and insults the narrator. He invites all the kids except the narrator to a party at his house where everyone jumps on a trampoline. Our narrator asks his dad for help. Dad says he has had enemies and he knows what to do – he has a secret recipe for Enemy Pie.
While Dad makes this pie, he says it is important to keep the enemy distracted. He tells our narrator to be nice…
From Lois' list on pictures about bullying.
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