young teens

Surprising Bumbling Bea Reviews–

I never thought I’d be writing that!

When Bumbling Bea was first published, I was very surprised by the reviews. I hoped middle school students would enjoy the story, but I never considered readers of all ages (some as young as seven and one a sixty-five year old grandma) would appreciate it, too.  I’m  flattered.

So, if you are seeking reviews of Bumbling Bea check out Amazon at http://tinyurl.com/lk5db54

There are nearly 50.

If you are wanting to read a few snippets, here are some:

• “Quirky, fun and intensely close capturing of middle school angst.”

******Emily Bassinger

•  “In Bumbling Bea, author Deborah Baldwin creates an enjoyable look into growing up. Hilarity, missteps, and bungling follow as Bea and Michiko come to terms. The plot line is written skillfully.”

****Verabookreviews

• “Deborah ensures that her story constantly generates mental images and tugs at heartstrings. The choice of words used reflect the effort that she must have put in to make this story both child-friendly and adult-friendly.”

*****Rajalakshmi Prithviraj\

• “This book is utterly charming, with many fun and surprising twists that equally offer loads of entertainment as well as a variety of opportunities to feel validated!! Thank you, ‘Bumbling Bea’ for teaching me that these awkward moments we experience during our most awkward years are forgivable and not defining, and more importantly, that they are ALWAYS opportunities to LEARN ******Becca Ayers

• “Baldwin reached out to an audience that is often overlooked in writing (the middle school theater crowd) but does it in a fun and humorous way.”****Amy Dawn Kostecki

• “Bumbling Bea is a wonderful example of what is like to be a middle school student trying to figure just who you really are and how the world really works. Baldwin does an excellent job sharing Bears inner turmoil, thoughts, emotions……. As a theater lover and teacher myself I loved this book and would highly recommend it to anyone who works with children, has children, is a child at heart, or who enjoys the stage!

           *****Blair McCotter 

Bumbling Bea was a finalist in the 2016 Wishing Shelf Book Award Contest

Are you looking for a different way to teach about drama in your classroom?

Consider Bumbling Bea.

AND…..you can download the first chapter and its study guide for FREE here:  Dramamommaspeaks Store–Bumbling Bea

If you haven’t heard of Bumbling Bea, here is a short synopsis:

Beatrice thinks she has no acting talent but that doesn’t stop her from auditioning for the annual middle school play. Easy! Except Michiko, a new girl from Japan, shows up and ruins everything! So begins Beatrice’s diabolical and hilarious plan to scare away Michiko. But Michiko has goals of her own with no plans to leave soon. Then there’s that other girl who is such a blabbermouth. What’s a girl to do? Plenty. A great book for those who love theater and every part of it–the good, the bad and the crazy.

Why did I write this book?

When I was a young student, I didn’t know I loved theater….yet.  It wasn’t until I was in high school when I first was cast that I realized theatre was my thing.

Also, I didn’t get to study drama until high school either.  Just imagine how much happier I would have been if I had studied it sooner like so many students do at present.

I wrote Bumbling Bea for those kids, just like me.  There aren’t many books focused on drama and there are certainly no books about Kabuki theater AND drama….until I came along.

You can find Bumbling Bea on Amazon at:  Bumbling Bea  and at Barnes and Noble at:  Barnes and Noble

I’d be really flattered if you’d take a look at it.  It’s not what you think when you begin the book.  That’s my favorite kind of book–it surprises you.

What’s your favorite book?  I’d love to hear from you.

Contact me at dhcbaldwin@gmail.com or DeborahBaldwin.net