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sara_hudson's review against another edition
3.0
So clever - using comic format for the boys' imagination, and prose for the reality. They dovetail nicely for the most part. The casting of the old-lady babysitter a the villain didn't work perfectly for me, but will likely be just fine for young readers.
angiew23's review
5.0
This middle grade book fuses together a graphic novel and a novel style as it alternates format throughout. In the graphic novel style chapters, there are approximately 3-6 boxes per page and the pictures, while in black and white only, are easy to understand. The text bubbles are in a fairly large font and relatively easy to read. The novel-style sections are short chapters and continue the story from where the graphic novel section left off. The chapters are short, about 2-5 pages usually and there are pictures as well. I think that the choice to alternate between the writing styles is fantastic! Often parents and even some teachers worry that graphic novels are "too easy" or "not really a chapter book" when in reality they require a lot of special skills to read. That being said, chapter books can also be difficult for middle grade readers, especially those without pictures. As a result, I feel that this book is at a good complexity level, with enough substance and interesting writing that it will appeal to both kids and the adults who buy them books.
The basic premise of the story is there are two young brothers who are trying to create and save their own imaginary world. There are lots of typical middle grade ideas that will win over readers, including: underwear, crazy pranks, and attempts to try to pull one over on the adults and babysitters in their lives. There are also positive messages such as working hard, being flexible and taking care of family members. There is a scene where one of the brothers is suddenly naked, covered by a cereal box, you can see his bum in one of the pictures but it is related to turning invisible, having to leave clothes behind so that he is not seen and then reappearing in real-life without clothes, nothing sexual.
I would definitely recommend this book to parents and teachers of children in the age 8-11 or grade 3-5 range, perfect for the middle grade/early chapter book audience. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the chance to read and review this book!
The basic premise of the story is there are two young brothers who are trying to create and save their own imaginary world. There are lots of typical middle grade ideas that will win over readers, including: underwear, crazy pranks, and attempts to try to pull one over on the adults and babysitters in their lives. There are also positive messages such as working hard, being flexible and taking care of family members. There is a scene where one of the brothers is suddenly naked, covered by a cereal box, you can see his bum in one of the pictures but it is related to turning invisible, having to leave clothes behind so that he is not seen and then reappearing in real-life without clothes, nothing sexual.
I would definitely recommend this book to parents and teachers of children in the age 8-11 or grade 3-5 range, perfect for the middle grade/early chapter book audience. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the chance to read and review this book!
rosasparks's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
This was just adorable. The Dupré brothers, Link and Hud have busy and vibrant imaginations that often leaves their house a mess and a trail of defeated babysitters who can’t keep the boys from out of mischief. While trying to balance their careers and their struggling hair care business, Dr. Dupré and Mrs. Dupré hire an older, wiser and tougher babysitter named Ms. Joyce. Now Ms. Joyce isn’t afraid of the boys’ or their never ending fictional adventures because she’s raised 16 kids and countless of grandchildren, nephews and nieces. Link and Hud have finally met their match with Ms. Joyce and they try to find a way to get her fired.
This illustrated novel focuses on children and how they try to correct their wrongs in a gentle and entertaining manner.
This illustrated novel focuses on children and how they try to correct their wrongs in a gentle and entertaining manner.
ashylibrarian's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
This is a cute, fun chapter book about two brothers who create all kinds of chaos - both good and silly.
This will be a great read for fans Mia Mayhem
This will be a great read for fans Mia Mayhem
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