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Frazzled: Everyday Disasters and Impending Doom~ Child’s Book Review

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Frazzled: Everyday Disasters and Impending Doom by Booki Vivat
Published by HarperCollins on September 27, 2016
Genres: Middle Grade
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover
Buy the Book • five-stars
Meet Abbie Wu. Abbie is in crisis—and not just because she’s starting middle school or because she’s stuck in a family that doesn’t quite get her or because everyone seems to have a Thing except her. Abbie Wu is always in crisis.

From debut author and professional doodler Booki Vivat, Frazzled dives right into the mind of this hilariously neurotic middle school girl as she tries to figure out who she is and where she belongs. Akin to Smile by Raina Telgemeier, Frazzled is heavily illustrated, embarrassingly honest, and sure to appeal to anyone in the middle of figuring out how to survive the everyday disasters of growing up.

"Honest, sweet, and laugh-out-loud funny," raves Brightly.com. "Fans of <em_font_element>Smile and <em_font_element>Diary of a Wimpy Kid will appreciate this debut."

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Frazzled is about Abbie Wu, evil teachers, and middle school. When Abbie reaches middle school she is absolutely, guaranteed without a doubt 100% doomed (in her own words). The only thing she looks forward to is the so called “delicious lunch.” But on the first day of school she cant even look forward to that…oh and she seems to be the only without a “thing.”

With the help of her CRAZY aunt, her brother, and her friends will Abbie make it through middle school? Well let me tell you ……..just kidding you’ll have yo read it for yourself . I  loved this book.  I read it in one day.  I LOVED the illustrations on this book.- E, age 10

 

little red reads ratingAbout the Author

Booki Vivat has been doodling somewhat seriously since 2011 and not-so-seriously since childhood. She grew up in Southern California and graduated from the University of California, San Diego. She currently works in publishing and lives in Brooklyn, New York. This is her first novel. You can follow her on Instagram at @bookibookibooki and on Twitter at @thebookiv.

 

The Chocolate Touch

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The Chocolate Touch by Patrick Skene Catling
Published by HarperCollins on 2006
Genres: Middle Grade
Pages: 125
Format: Paperback
Source: Bought
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In a laugh-out-loud hilarious twist on the legend of King Midas, a boy acquires a magical gift that turns everything his lips touch into chocolate. Can you ever have too much of your favorite food? John Midas is about to find out….

First published in 1952, The Chocolate Touch was an instant classic—and has remained a timeless favorite with kids, teachers, and parents.

unnamed (4)The Chocolate Touch is a great book. I finished it in one day! It is a book of mystery, excitement , and fun. I loved this book! John Midas  loves candy specifically Chocolate , when he finds a strange coin and a strange shop this happens…… He kissed her wet cheek, his eyes shut as his lips softly her so he did not see the change right away then his lips began to feel sticky he opened his eyes. His mom had turned to a lifeless statue of chocolate!….. you will have to get the book if you want to find out more.- E, age 10

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Patrick Skene Catling (born 14 February 1925) is a British journalist, author and book reviewer best known for writing The Chocolate Touch in 1952. He has written 12 novels, 3 works of non fiction and 9 books for children.

 

  

The One and Only Ivan~ Child’s Review

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The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate, Patricia Castelao
Published by HarperCollins on January 6, 2015
Genres: Children's
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback
Source: Bought
Buy the Book • five-stars
Winner of the 2013 Newbery Medal and a #1 New York Times bestseller, this stirring and unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated novel is told from the point of view of Ivan himself.

Having spent twenty-seven years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall, Ivan has grown accustomed to humans watching him. He hardly ever thinks about his life in the jungle. Instead, Ivan occupies himself with television, his friends Stella and Bob, and painting. But when he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from the wild, he is forced to see their home, and his art, through new eyes.

In the tradition of timeless stories like Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create an unforgettable story of friendship, art, and hope. This paperback edition includes an author's note highlighting the differences between the fictional story and true events, a version of the author's Newbery Medal acceptance speech, Ivan's "signature," discussion questions, and more.

The One and Only Ivan is a strong Common Core title that features these important strands and standards: first-person narrative; author's use of literary devices (personification, imagery); story elements (plot, character development, perspective).

little red reads reviewThe one and only Ivan is a book of friendship and love. Ivan lives in a mall with a elephant named Stella and a stray dog named Bob.  Ivan grew up with a man named Mack. Ivan’s a gorilla ,and with no one to share a cage with he’s very lonely. when ruby a baby elephant comes she and Stella hit it off. Stella then passes away now its just him and ruby. Ivan works on a giant picture of the zoo. When Julia finds the picture, her and her dad began to piece  it together. After finding its a zoo , Julia starts to think that Ivan wants to go to the zoo. Then one day a box appears outside of ruby’s cage along with a woman a clickie thing and treats. Soon Ivan finds himself with more space and more gorillas! being safe at the zoo hes still worried about Ruby they soon bring in a T.V. with ruby and more elephants.

I truly enjoyed this book.- E, age 10.

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