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s a few too many exclamation marks but that is an exuberance easily understood for readers at this age level the reporting side of the story adds a tone of expertise and education that is remarkable vocabulary words such as deadline source witness and confirm are both explained and examined in action critical thinking and the dogged pursuit of facts are shown by example the serious business of journalism police work pie baking being a kid acting with kindness and recognizing the motivation for crime are examined put it on the front page this is a pulitzer prize style winner for the chapter book set what do you say teachers parents and writers use the comment below and let s chat features animals funny good books for girls mystery new fresh animals chapter book review chapter book series chapter books blog children s book reviews children s fiction with dogs children s literature dogs hilde lysiak joanne lew yvriethoff kidlit matthew lysiak leave a comment marty frye private eye april 13 2018 by marty mokler banks marty frye private eye the case of the missing action figure by janet tashjian illustrated by laurie keller published by henry holt and co byr revised edition june 27 2017 available in hardcover paperback at the time of this review there were two books in the marty frye private eye series poetic marty frye private eye the case of the missing action figure follows an inquisitive kid who likes to rhyme while he solves crime his quirky simple and rhythmic adventures are endearing and sweet and just right for the early chapter book reader the book s art direction aids the newly independent reader with text that is bold and big and bubble quotes interspersed within the prose especially when our protagonist is rhyming combined with quirky loose illustrations that echo comics the look is friendly and jovial the text also is early reader friendly with very short sentences and frequent breaks both for three major sections and chapter breaks within these sections what makes the book bop along though is our hero marty he s interested and smart but not a prodigy he s a normal kid with curiosity a love of language and eyes firmly on the world around him the cases he solves are nothing crazy or life threatening just stuff in a kid s world a lost diary and missing toys and art supplies and charmingly he makes mistakes give me a break i made a mistake this is just the right mix of tension humor and easy reading that will entice young minds to follow along who can resist a kid whose motto is give me the facts so i can follow the tracks lead on young sir what do you say teachers parents and writers use the comment below and let s chat funny good books for boys good books for girls new fresh boy detectives chapter books chapter books for boys children s book reviews children s books children s literature detectives janet tashjian kid detective kidlit laurie keller marty frye leave a comment the ember stone a branches book the last firehawk 1 january 12 2018 by marty mokler banks the ember stone a branches book the last firehawk 1 by katrina charman illustrated by jeremy norton published by scholastic inc september 26 2017 available in paperback library binding kindle nook at the time of this review there were four books in the last firehawk series magical the ember stone the first book in the captivating new the last firehawk fantasy series is simply a stunner the story embraces the big concepts of good versus evil small versus big fear versus courage all the great powerful themes that propel master works before it more on those later this exquisitely crafted book exhibits a maturity of prose concept and art direction while staying true to the chapter book concept exactly where newly independent readers need it in vocabulary topic simplicity art production and excitement the story owes much to specific plot points themes and overarching concepts of both classic and contemporary seminal works goldilocks and the three bears the hobbit and the lord of the rings game of thrones harry potter and more and yet this is no copycat mini production for the young set the protagonists are endearing young animals of both the natural and imaginary worlds who are forthright comic courageous and unique characters the quest is evocative of historical themes but quickly carves a path all its own the lightning fast pace dramatic tension inherent suspense and page turning joy propel this probably faster than young minds think they can read but perhaps the most immediately stunning aspect are the deft intricate illustrations these beauties glow off the page the fact that they are black and white brings no diminishment to their sheer luminosity the delight is that the illustrations are generous and consuming they drape and envelope every page the end matter provides questions much like those provided to literary novels for adult book clubs and notably the book has an environmental healthy habitat subtext perfectly suited for young readers comprehension is it too early to declare a masterpiece not here what do you say teachers parents and writers use the comment below and let s chat features animals good books for boys good books for girls includes fantasy includes magic new fresh animals chapter book review chapter books chapter books for boys children s book reviews children s books children s fantasy series children s literature fantasy jeremy norton katrina charman kidlit kids chapter books magic marty mokler banks the ember stone the last firehawk leave a comment captain pug december 8 2017 by marty mokler banks captain pug the adventures of pug by laura james illustrated by eglantine ceulemans published by bloomsbury usa childrens march 14 2017 available in paperback hardcover kindle nook at the time of this review there were three books in the adventures of pug series snort captain pug is a rollicking drooling cruise for crumbs and other adventures while at first glance it seems this is a book especially good for girls by the end it shows itself quite a seaworthy vessel for boys as well the text is short and easy featuring playful romps through madcap scenes mostly from the point of view of our hero the pug consider this a beginning chapter book for those kids just transitioning into independent reading also consider this a focused tutorial on the priorities of a pug food driven at all times and yet this is not a simple story of a dog yearning for treats the plot is rich with original action and perfectly timed humor that make this more than a silly caper a keen use of stylized typeface to highlight important words also adds depth the contemporary tale is sweetly evocative of historic storybook fiction with the use of a regal miss who at first seems bossy and peevish but proves herself a real plucky upstart the appearance of royalty is not the only nod to books gone by the illustrations echo two classic picture books madeleine and eloise the bouncy free drawings propel the eye across the page with the same momentum crafted into the prose and like eloise the book uses restrained color opting for a three color process that is gay and bright without being overly designed the whole package comes together in a marvelous frolic kudos as well to illustrator ceulemans for capturing the perfect romanticized depiction of the classic pug sit pose what do you say teachers parents and writers use the comment below and let s chat features animals funny good books for boys good books for girls new fresh adventure books animals captain pug chapter books children s book reviews children s books children s fiction with dogs children s literature dogs dogs by the ocean dogs in chapter books eglantine ceulemens kidlit kids books with dogs laura james pug 5 comments the zero degree zombie zone november 10 2017 by marty mokler banks the zero degree zombie zone by patrik henry bass illustrated by jerry craft published by scholastic press august 26 2014 available in paperback library binding kindle nook at the time of this review this was a standalone book freeze out the zero degree zombie zone deftly combines a typical school day of math and social drama with a fantasy adventure featuring zombies bullies collide with monsters and it takes some real trust in friendship and the love of a special grandpa to save the world you know the usual there s a lot to like in this book zombies are trendy characters in pop culture but they ve yet to be standard in chapter books the zombies here are just right not too scary not too tame the first appearance is a real shocker our hero bakari is nervous about being nominated for hall monitor so he needs to use a bathroom pass once out of his packed classroom and in the empty hall bakari is accosted by a frightening ice zombie zenon who knocks bakari down and demands something bakari doesn t have inventive and bold the plot continues this flip flop from contemporary to alternate reality throughout the small cast of characters all school children and their teacher play out a familiar conflict of arch nemesis side kick best friend and loser protagonist while the zombies keep crashing the known world with truly high stakes it forces the kids to work together and see each other for more than their stereotypes it s a smooth and yet unique and exciting story arch without mention of the fact in any way other than names and illustrations the book uses only african american children this unremarkable treatment is inspiring and welcome often books that feature ethnically diverse characters take the opportunity to teach cultural lessons that s important but it s also refreshing to see students portrayed simply as students without a virtual asterisk of explanation within the text and story the prose is more difficult vocabulary and can be considered a bridge from chapter book to middle grade it looks like a chapter book reads like a chapter book but is longer and has fewer pictures than a beginning chapter book with the students in the story fourth graders this all makes good sense but there are language issues i don t like and perhaps this is something each teacher and parent needs to weigh for themselves students use the words gonna and gotta fairly frequently and the mild cuss word crap is used a few times what do you say teachers parents and writers use the comment below and let s chat funny good books for boys includes fantasy includes magic mystery new fresh african american children s literature bullying chapter books children s book reviews children s books children s literature fantasy grandparents jerry craft kidlit magic marty mokler banks patrik henry bass zombies in children s books leave a comment beatrice zinker upside down thinker october 13 2017 by marty mokler banks beatrice zinker upside down thinker by shelley johannes published by disney hyperion september 19 2017 available in hardcover kindle nook at the time of this review this was a standalone book but a series is planned look out world beatrice is on the loose beatrice zinker upside down thinker shows the upside of original thinking this tumultuous topsy turvy chapter book heralds the arrival of an inventive joyous new girl centric series that so far is an upright delight book one in the series is new this fall the prose is poetic in both rhythm and sometimes rhyme which lends a slight feeling of picture book as the story begins as the text morphs into longer paragraphs and more complex subplots the picture book feeling fades but not to the detriment of pacing the characters evolve with subtle complexity humor and pathos the story is a ferris wheel ride first jolting fun then a larger world view which turns into a stomach dropping descent into the unknown followed by a soft landing back at the beginning only now tempered with a more layered rich experience halloween gets a quick spotlight in the beginning of the story so this is a good choice for october reading this is the debut book for author johannes and kudos to her bold work within the confines of the chapter book format and basically one day at school beatrice experiences numerous important concepts there s friend trouble girl centric drama sadness and surprise at relationship evolution disappointment and thrilling excitement where beatrice shines is how she reacts to these challenges she s a girl who exhibits compromise gumption solid priorities creative solutions the foresight to fake it until she makes it and the best pick yourself up by the sock puppet scene in the chapter book world when beatrice s older sister kate tells her that their mother is sure to not let beatrice wear her ninja suit to school because she looks like a criminal beatrice says no i don t i look like me just watch as young beatrice uses stealth and cunning to steal her way into young readers hearts what do you say teachers parents and writers use the comment below and let s chat features animals funny good books for girls halloween books holiday books new fresh uncategorized animals beatrice zinker chapter books children s book reviews children s books children s literature friendship kidlit marty mokler banks shelley johannes siblings leave a comment lola levine drama queen september 8 2017 by marty mokler banks lola levine drama queen by monica brown illustrated by angela dominguez published by little brown books for young readers january 5 2016 available in hardcover paperback kindle nook at the time of this review there were three books in the lola levine series a natural act lola levine drama queen melds an outsize personality acting lessons and an easy cultural mix into one smooth play our protagonist the effervescent lola is precocious without being snarky she s kind and brave even when she fails she s a witty thinker which is a joy to read and her family is quirky enough to be interesting and solid enough to be comfortable they love each other even when it s hard this little girl stands out in the chapter book crowd from sheer force of personality and maybe volume of voice the book easily integrates cultures in this case both jewish and latino something done too rarely in chapter books we see this in the references to food and heroes e g dolores huerta farm activist as well as in the inventive use of the epistolary format lola both writes letters real letters not texts or emails to her bubbe in florida as well as keeps a diary each diary entry begins with dear diario and ends with shalom there is fun smart wordplay used throughout the book classic growing up moments are introduced with precise timing and subtle context within the story think bubble gum hair and scissors and acting lessons such as improvisation games and role playing are introduced in ways that let lola s personality shine what do you say teachers parents and writers use the comment below and let s chat funny good books for girls hispanic children s books new fresh racial diversity included angela dominguez chapter books children s book 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