Shermy and Shake, the Not So Nice Neighbor

Shermy is dismayed when Shake comes to stay next door for the summer (the book is divided into three sections - June, July, August - with three chapters in each section). Shermy is a quiet kid who enjoys reading library books; his room is tidy and he keeps a pouch of treasures around his neck. He dislikes wearing his glasses. Shake, on the other hand, shakes up everything around him; he's a whirlwind of energy, and likes making the rules. Shake often rubs Shermy the wrong way, but the two sometimes have fun together too. By the end of the summer, when Shake's mom and stepdad come to pick him up from his Grandma's house, they are sad to leave each other. The story concludes with a postcard from Shake to Shermy, alluding to a move - show more possibly nearby (and an opportunity for a sequel).

Shermy was pretty sure he'd forgotten how to read without getting interrupted by Shake. (69)

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This is a great read for 1st–3rd. Shermy likes everything quiet and the same every summer. New kid Shake shows up loud and full of ideas. At first Shermy thinks he’s annoying, but they end up having the best summer ever. Super funny early chapter book about making friends even when they’re different. This is a great read for students to interact with, small group reading.

a story about Shermy, a meticulous and quiet boy, whose summer is disrupted when his rambunctious new neighbor, Shake, moves in next door. Initially, the boys clash due to their opposite personalities, with Shake constantly upsetting Shermy's organized life through loud activities and thoughtless actions. However, as the summer progresses, Shermy gradually realizes that despite their differences, they have become friends, especially when he finds Shake homesick and sad.

I would include this book in my classroom as a fun way for kids to learn about friendships

4-5

This is a good children's chapter book. It would be good for 1st - 3rd grade. Fun story with an easy message.

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