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rjdenney's review
4.0
I think it's safe to say that I love this series. I hope to get a hold of the next ones sometime soon since my library doesn't have them. If you're looking for fun and quick reads, these are for you.
thecamilleae's review
5.0
My 7 year old would give this 10 stars if he could. He loves the action sequences and the creative storyline. The science fair theme was really interesting.
onespaceymother's review
5.0
This book was the first of this series (#4) our kindergartener (well, a kindergartener for four more days) grabbed from the library this week; we finished reading it together tonight. Eyes wide and excited he told me “mom, I want to be able to read these books by myself by the end of summer!” He’s in love. We’re still on early readers for solo reading but seeing him inspired was seriously the best feeling. Reading is major part of my life and books have shaped me my entire life. I love seeing that fire in him 😍
perilous1's review
4.0
Originally reviewed for YA Books Central: http://www.yabookscentral.com/kidsfiction/21316-the-science-fair-is-freaky
A quality, adventurous pick—ideal for reluctant young readers.
This story abounds with mystery and action, along with the positive themes of research, responsibility, and teamwork. While this is actually #4 in the Eerie Elementary series, the book can adequately stand alone. Although, one continually gets the impression that Sam, Lucy, and Antonio have a long history of dealing with their “living” school and its supernaturally-inclined shenanigans.
The Science Fair Is Freaky is comprised of 90 full pages of larger font, interspersed with black and white illustrations on every page. The illustrations are clear and detailed (in a style that reminds this reader vaguely of the late-90’s kid’s cartoon: Recess) , ranging in size from 1/6th of a page to a little more than half a page. The result is a sort of hybrid graphic novel feel that both speeds and eases the reading process.
The prose is unobtrusive and the dialogue feels natural. Toward the end it felt a little more drawn out than needed, and I would have liked to see a little more characterization between the three main characters. But the plot-driven approach does keep the pacing and intrigue at consistently high levels.
I read this in two sittings with my 2nd grader, and he voluntarily re-read it by himself a few weeks later. (Which says a lot about its appeal.)
A quality, adventurous pick—ideal for reluctant young readers.
This story abounds with mystery and action, along with the positive themes of research, responsibility, and teamwork. While this is actually #4 in the Eerie Elementary series, the book can adequately stand alone. Although, one continually gets the impression that Sam, Lucy, and Antonio have a long history of dealing with their “living” school and its supernaturally-inclined shenanigans.
The Science Fair Is Freaky is comprised of 90 full pages of larger font, interspersed with black and white illustrations on every page. The illustrations are clear and detailed (in a style that reminds this reader vaguely of the late-90’s kid’s cartoon: Recess) , ranging in size from 1/6th of a page to a little more than half a page. The result is a sort of hybrid graphic novel feel that both speeds and eases the reading process.
The prose is unobtrusive and the dialogue feels natural. Toward the end it felt a little more drawn out than needed, and I would have liked to see a little more characterization between the three main characters. But the plot-driven approach does keep the pacing and intrigue at consistently high levels.
I read this in two sittings with my 2nd grader, and he voluntarily re-read it by himself a few weeks later. (Which says a lot about its appeal.)
smilesgiggle's review
5.0
I am such a huge fan of this series! I am a sucker for a gothic novel containing a creepy house/school/building/park. So excited to help my youngest develop her own preferences!
truemoon's review
3.0
I was a little disappointed with this one. My kids seemed bored and distracted while we read this together. Nothing exciting really happened and the scene at the end felt too much like book one. I'm not sure if we will be continuing this series.
nerdybookworm23's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
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
4.0