Dewey Fairchild Provides a Unique Spin on Child Psychologist
Dewey Fairchild is a middle grade child with the unique ability to manipulate parents to change their behaviors. What kid wants a helicopter mom walking her to school every morning? Or a dad who burps and picks his nose in front of her friends? It’s embarrassing to the nth degree!
In steps Dewey Fairchild to save the day. Dewey professionally interviews each client, does his research, and gets out in the field to uncover the problem first hand before suggesting his remedy, which always works.
Unfortunately, Dewey’s toughest case turns up when he overhears his parents talking about a huge change for his family, which makes the budding psychologist very unhappy. Will Dewey be able to work his magic on his own parents?
In her 245 page chapter book written for children ages 9-12, Lorri Horn writes a funny and captivating novel with fun characters, an exciting plot, and descriptive setting that will keep kids reading from start to finish.
Dewey Fairchild Parent Problem Solver has an excellent LESSON PLAN, which teachers, tutors, and parents can use to motivate reluctant readers. Horn, a certified teacher, instructs her readers in concepts like characterization, understanding themes, imagery, and figurative language.
As the author of the Koolura Series and former teacher, Pop highly recommends Dewey Fairchild Parent Problem Solver for readers in grades 4-7.
About the Author
Lorri Horn is an educator and the author of Dewey Fairchild Series. She has a degree in English, a teaching credential, and taught public school for 15 years. Horn blogs on her website, lorrihorn.com. Her work has appeared in The Los Angeles Times, The Huffington Post, Phi Delta Kappan, The College Board, and Mayim’s Vegan Table. Horn lives in California with her husband, son, and their dog, Wolfie.
Sounds sorta like a barber giving himself a haircut. It’s a very interesting premise.