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yapha's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This is such a clever concept! Six very different stories, all with the same title. A fantastic way to inspire kids to write their own.
jehansen127's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
laura_berger's review
Reading to my son and he lost interest after the first 2 stories.
library_bookwyrm's review
5.0
Great collection of short stories - but it's the author's message to young readers (more particularly, young aspiring writers) that makes this book fantastic! Six short stories, all with the same title, encouraging youngsters to take their ideas and run (well, write) with them...just marvelous! Highly recommended for older kids/tweens who like to read and want to write but are nervous about where to start. Great addition to any children's collection or elementary/middle school library!
melloyellow0920's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
thedizzyreader's review against another edition
1.0
DNF at 35%
Wow. I listened to the first two stories and couldn't stand to listen any longer (though I've heard the other stories get better). While there was plenty of potty humor, there was little substance in these short stories. Rubin also made a terrible decision to don faux-accents while voicing foreign characters, and it comes across as REALLY cringy.
Wow. I listened to the first two stories and couldn't stand to listen any longer (though I've heard the other stories get better). While there was plenty of potty humor, there was little substance in these short stories. Rubin also made a terrible decision to don faux-accents while voicing foreign characters, and it comes across as REALLY cringy.
librarian_tori's review
4.0
Clever and original. I enjoyed how each of the stories were a different genre, demonstrating the author's prowess across different styles. Each story, at its core, was a character-driven romp of fun escapades and childhood delights. Rubin's notes at the beginning and end of the book really makes the story, though - it is clear that he takes a keen interest in his readers and encouraging their love of writing.