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Manny /ma-ne/ n
A male nanny or babysitter, known to be handsome, fabulous, and a lover of eighties music
"Be interesting."
That's what the manny tells Keats Dalinger the first time he packs Keats' school lunch, but for Keats that's not always the easiest thing to do. Even though he's the only boy at home, it always feels like no one ever remembers him. His sisters are everywhere Lulu is the smart one, India is the creative one, and Belly . . . well, Belly is the naked one. And the baby. School isn't much better. There, he's the shortest kid in the entire class.
But now the manny is the Dalinger's new babysitter, and things are starting to look up. It seems as though the manny always knows the right thing to do. Not everyone likes the manny as much as Keats does, however. Lulu finds the manny embarrassing, and she's started to make a list of all the crazy things that he does, such as serenading the kids with "La Cucaracha" from the front yard or wearing underwear on his head or meeting the school bus with Belly, dressed as limo drivers. Keats is worried. What if Lulu's "Manny Files" makes his parents fire the manny? Who will teach him how to be interesting then?
评论 (4)
《儿童读物杂志》(Horn Book)书评
Third-grader Keats is thrilled when the new nanny turns out to be a guy but worries his older sister's plot to get rid of the manny will work. It seems unlikely that Keats would have much cause to worry, especially since it's clear that everyone else, including his parents, loves the manny, but Keats's insecurities will likely ring true with readers. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.
《书目》(Booklist)书评
Gr. 6-9. The latest in a long string of nannies for the Dalinger family turns out to be a man (nameless until the very end), who makes creative lunches and wears costumes when seeing the kids off at the bus stop. Older sister Lulu, who records the manny's various endeavors in a notebook, is convinced that his peculiarities will oblige the kids to seek analysis when they're older. Main character Keats, on the other hand, is awestruck by the manny's many talents and quickly bonds with him, as do the other members of the family. Eventually, however, Lulu calls for a family trial, which puts the manny's future with the Dalingers in doubt. The story is both warm and funny. Keats' encounters with his teacher, Ms. Grant; the manny's mention of things he plans to do next year (being Sarah Jessica Parker's personal shopper); and the subtly presented but growing relationship between Matthew (the manny) and Keats' beloved uncle Max add both depth and delight to the family story. --Cindy Welch Copyright 2006 Booklist
《学校图书馆杂志》(School Library Journal)书评
Gr 4-8-Third-grader Keats Dalinger is thrilled when his parents hire a male nanny for him and his three sisters. Matthew, the "manny" as he wishes to be called, quickly wins over Keats. Fourth-grader India and three-year-old Mirabelle also delight in his comical antics and unconventional attitude. Not so with seventh-grader Lulu, who is horrified by the babysitter's eccentric behavior. She begins recording everything he does in a secret diary dubbed "The Manny Files." Keats is worried, since Lulu's earlier complaints led to the firing of previous caregivers. In addition, Keats faces problems at school. His teachers constantly compare him to brainy Lulu, and a classmate constantly taunts him. When Lulu finally presents her evidence against the manny in a mock family trial, Keats leaves his fears and shyness behind and quickly defends him. Their parents consider the evidence and present a ruling that pleases everyone. A gentle background story hints at the developing relationship between Matthew and the children's Uncle Max, which gives the family something else to celebrate. This book not only portrays loving family relationships, but also shows how to deal with bullies through self-acceptance and an understanding of human nature. Whether read for entertainment or for beginning a discussion on bullying, this book will find a wide audience.-Linda L. Plevak, Saint Mary's Hall, San Antonio, TX (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus评论
If the author and publisher had decided to pitch this story as an adult title, it might have been wildly successful. Keats, an amusingly self-deprecating and unbelievably articulate third grader, describes an eventful year in the life of his quirky family and details the outlandish escapades of their (totally fabulous) male nanny--i.e. "the manny." Unfortunately, the book is aimed at readers aged nine to 12 who are unlikely to get many of the very funny jokes and who will likely tire quickly of the arch tone. Always referring to the nanny as "the manny" grows old, while the list of people whose birthdays Keats tallies include many who will be unfamiliar (Harvey Milk, for example). The biggest flaw, however, is the obvious confusion over who is really the star of the story. Here's a hint: It's not Keats. For a more convincing and child-centered story of a boy who happens to be gay, consider James Howe's Totally Joe (2005). Meanwhile, share this one with any fabulous adult friends you may have. (Fiction. 9-12) Copyright ©Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.