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mrs_anderson_reads's review against another edition
4.0
I can see myself coming back to this one in the future. Very surprised at how easy it was to read considering it was published in 1938.
krystal_swan5's review against another edition
2.0
We read this out loud as a family. It was ok. I don't think the boys were very into the story, it was a little over their heads I think. But it is the first chapter book we've ever read aloud together, so maybe we'll have better luck with the next one.
coreenamcb's review against another edition
4.0
This is a sweet book that will probably appeal to a wide variety of younger middle school readers. Mr. Popper is a house painter who has finished his work for the year. Every winter, he sits at home and dreams about travelling, though he has never left his small town of Stillwater. He especially dreams of the Arctic poles. One day, he receives a package from the famous Admiral Drake, a penguin from the Antarctic, and the fun begins.
It is fun to see Mr. Popper's passion for his penguins shine through the book - it becomes contagious to his family around him as well. There are also many funny, silly scenes with the penguins that are sure to make kids reading this laugh out loud.
The illustrations are also nice, black and white drawings every chapter or so, and can be a good break for kids. They certainly add to the vividness and sometimes even the humour of the book.
This is an interesting book because it is simple and entertaining, but also has a good vocabulary. Though it would probably appeal to early chapter book types or reluctant readers, there are words that will also challenge them. They will also enjoy that the book doesn't talk down to them.
It is fun to see Mr. Popper's passion for his penguins shine through the book - it becomes contagious to his family around him as well. There are also many funny, silly scenes with the penguins that are sure to make kids reading this laugh out loud.
The illustrations are also nice, black and white drawings every chapter or so, and can be a good break for kids. They certainly add to the vividness and sometimes even the humour of the book.
This is an interesting book because it is simple and entertaining, but also has a good vocabulary. Though it would probably appeal to early chapter book types or reluctant readers, there are words that will also challenge them. They will also enjoy that the book doesn't talk down to them.
blueeyedvt's review against another edition
3.0
I read this book with my daughter who really enjoyed it. It was a bit sexist at times but overall when reading with a child it's enjoyable and fun.
otakween's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
mkate3's review against another edition
4.0
I would give it a 3; Edith would probably give it a 4.5 :).
gma2at's review against another edition
3.0
Cute. One I would have probably enjoyed in the 2nd grade.
fionasongbird's review against another edition
5.0
Really cute book! Plus, one of my summer school boys told me emphatically how much he loves it every time he saw me reading it, so at least one kid loves this book.