  | Shermy & Shake, the not-so-bossy best friend (Shermy & Shake) Author: Larson, Kirby | |
| Price: $15.44 | ||
Summary:
Shermy loves going to second grade. Well, except when the substitute teacher does the lessons out of order (spelling before recess and social studies during math time?). His friend Shake, however, goes with the flow. But when Shermy adopts Wally, a lovable shelter dog, he gets so busy with training that he has less time for Shake-who eventually stops asking to do stuff together. And one day, Shermy hears about moving boxes at Shake's house. Is Shake moving away?
| Illustrator: | Fujioka, Shinji |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (03/01/26)
Booklist (03/01/26)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 03/01/2026 The latest addition to the Shermy and Shake series opens with the news that the boys’ second-grade teacher has the flu and a substitute will be teaching their class. While Shermy is distressed by the sub veering from their usual tightly planned schedule, Shake seems content to go with the flow. Later, Shermy hears that Shake is collecting moving boxes—but why? Is Shake's family moving out of his grandmother’s house, which is next door to Shermy’s home? Despite their very different personalities and interests, they have become good friends, and that’s important to both of them. A subplot involves Shermy working hard to demonstrate to his parents that he is mature enough to adopt a dog from the animal shelter. Larson, whose Hattie Big Sky was a 2007 Newbery Honor Book, has a flair for creating believable, memorable characters, and this appealing transitional chapter book is no exception, as each boy is different but tries to see things from the other’s viewpoint and help out when he can. - Copyright 2026 Booklist.
