Harris+and+Me

By: Caitlyn

Harris And Me

The book I read was Harris and Me by Gary Paulsen. I sort of liked and disliked the book in different ways. Plus, Harris and Me was written in first person format. Harris used much ‘farm talk’ in the book. To continue, the plot was set on a farm where there was a lot to get in trouble with. I liked all of Harris’ ideas but it was not a very high level of reading, it was very childish. Since Gary’s parents were alcoholics, he had to be put into a fostering program. Since my parents are not alcoholics, I am therefore not in any program that requires moving among relatives. I have not read a book like this one at all so far. But, when I do, I will look back at this book and it’s likeness. I do recall reading a book with a similar theme. I do not remember the name but it was quite funny also. Also, there were 6 characters that were involved in this story. Knute, the dad; Glennis, the sister; Claire, the mom; Harris, the brother; Louie, the employee; and Gary, the 2nd cousin. I liked all of the characters except for Louie. He is just disgusting and vile. I think that the closest match out of the characters to me is probably Gary. He has no idea of what goes on in a farm and just goes with the flow. I have not yet read a book with such a variety of characters. To conclude, I would and would not recommend this book. There is swearing (Harris) and violence (also Harris). Yet it is very funny and gives a good view of what happens on a farm. If I were to recommend this book, I would say around the preadolescent age.

By; Paige

Harris and Me

First of all, the book that I had read for literature circle was Harris and Me by Gary Paulson. This book was very funny, and I really liked it. This book was funny mostly because it had a lot of wacky ideas that Harris and Gary would think of, and they all went wrong. I definitely recommend this book if you like books that are funny. Second of all, this book the main plot is what Gary looking over what he did with Harris over the summer. I like this plot because these boys did a lot of things over this summer and almost all of them are Harris’ wacky plans. This book also reminds me about last summer when my brother and I would do very funny things when our parents weren’t home, like Harris and Gary. We would also go to fun parties like in the book. I just recently finished a book called L8r, G8r, and it is kind of like this one but it is about three girls and their school, home, and jobs and what they do when they are with each other. Harris and Me is a funny book that I would definitely read again. I would say it is one of the best books I’ve ever read. Next, the main characters are Harris and Gary. Harris is a nine year old boy who lives on a farm and is very wild and hyper active. Gary is an eleven year old boy who moved in with Harris and his family, because of his alcoholic parents. This book is almost the total opposite of my summer. Over the summer my brother and I stayed home all day and hung out with our neighbors Kala and Haley, although we did have lots of fun doing just that all summer, it could get boring. Harris is kind of like Maddie from L8r, G8r. Gary isn’t really like anyone in the books that I have read. Last, yes I would recommend this book. I would recommend this book to any one who likes funny books. I recommend this because it is fun and very exciting. To any one who hasn’t read this book, READ IT!!!

by Pedro Harris and Me: by Gary Paulsen. I like this book. I think it was funny when the old man was butt naked and went swimming in the lake. I also liked it when Harris was slap by his mom. HA.

They were looking over their happy summer. Furthermore, it was funny when the old man was chasing Harris and Gary. Gary is a city boy just like me. The old man is just like John McCain because they both have yellow teeth. To me I think they are both mean because who will chase little boys And why would someone raise taxis.

In addition, Gary is a city boy. Harris is a country boy. Harris’s parents are alcoholic. They are mean because Harris got in trouble. For something he didn’t do. The part that I liked was when Harris and Gary jumped on a horse, next fell off. Ha that was so funny.

I will advise someone because this book is funny. I will also tell them about the author. His name is Gary Paulson. Likewise this book will give you information.

Harris and Me                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Ian Apgar Pd.4-5 To begin with, my book is Harris and Me by Gary Paulsen. I liked this book because it was funny and interesting. I think what made my book stand out is the picture on the front of the book. I like this picture because I have always wanted to live on the countryside. Gary was dropped off at the Larson’s farm for the summer. Harris and Gary spent the whole summer together and got into a lot of trouble. I liked that no matter what they did, they always got in trouble. Whenever my sister tells on me I always get in trouble because I think that they favor her. Also, I love to be adventurous all of the time. In the book surfer dog, Pete always got in some kind of trouble. One time he was playing on a rock and he got stuck on it. In my point of view, I think that Gary, in reality, is laid back and always goes with the flow. On the other hand, Harris is always adventurous and outgoing. I like how Harris always lets every thing out and never holds anything back. I think that I am most like Harris. I am really outgoing and I can also calm. I think that I am a mix of Harris and Gary. Gary reminds me of the dog in surfer dog. He would never have random outburst of emotions. In the real world we have farms and barns, too.

I defiantly recommend this book to other people because it is full of laughs. You will be laughing out loud. I would probley recommend this book to my sister. I would do this because it is an easy level book and she loves a funny book.