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mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
A laugh-out-loud silly book about two foxes who move to the topsy-turvy town of Grimwood.
I have had my eyes on this book for a while now, and wanted to read it even more after reading the World Book Day novella, and finally one of my libraries had it in stock!
I have had my eyes on this book for a while now, and wanted to read it even more after reading the World Book Day novella, and finally one of my libraries had it in stock!
katykelly's review against another edition
4.0
Entertaining audio, narrated with spirit, had an 11- and 5- year old engaged.
This was a little bit 'different'. We've loved Shireen's picture books (all of them) and saw her name on this and wanted to try a book for the older ages.
With regular interjections from Eric Dynamite (woodlouse) popping up and adding comments along the way, it's a story centred around two young foxes, brother and sister Ted and Nancy, parentless. But also gives us chapters from the perspectives of various animals around Grimwood, then brings the plots together.
And of course, there's the nefarious Princess Buttons, a cat who sounds cute but is anything but.
It doesn't really matter what the plot is, though the foxes are trying to keep out of the cat's way and must use any new friends they have to help them. The point is that it's a funny trip into an animal world of quirky silliness, with the narrator taking great pleasure in all the voices.
My eldest was following more closely than the younger, but both were clearly listening and asking questions about what was happening. I enjoyed Eric Dynamite and chuckled to myself at the wonderful selection of voices the one narration brings to the listener.
For ages 5-10.
This was a little bit 'different'. We've loved Shireen's picture books (all of them) and saw her name on this and wanted to try a book for the older ages.
With regular interjections from Eric Dynamite (woodlouse) popping up and adding comments along the way, it's a story centred around two young foxes, brother and sister Ted and Nancy, parentless. But also gives us chapters from the perspectives of various animals around Grimwood, then brings the plots together.
And of course, there's the nefarious Princess Buttons, a cat who sounds cute but is anything but.
It doesn't really matter what the plot is, though the foxes are trying to keep out of the cat's way and must use any new friends they have to help them. The point is that it's a funny trip into an animal world of quirky silliness, with the narrator taking great pleasure in all the voices.
My eldest was following more closely than the younger, but both were clearly listening and asking questions about what was happening. I enjoyed Eric Dynamite and chuckled to myself at the wonderful selection of voices the one narration brings to the listener.
For ages 5-10.
abanas's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
elliemelliemoo's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
frauwonka's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
4.0
jaswalsh's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
3.0
angiew23's review against another edition
5.0
Grimwood tells the story of two foxes, Nancy and Ted, who live in the big city and have to share dumpsters with a variety of other stray animals including Princess Buttons, a cat used to the finer things in life, and Sven, a smiley t-shirt wearing rat. Over the course of the story there are many strange and unusual things that take place and you meet many random and silly characters. The book is divided into short chapters, roughly 10 pages each, with several black and white cartoonish illustrations. The writing is well spaced and a good size, and while there is some artistic text/capitals or bold text for emphasis, for the most part it is quite easy to read - which is very important for young readers. Also potentially categorized as an early chapter book, this book is a perfect transitionary for readers ready to move on from picture books to something longer. Additionally, because of the style and convoluted storyline, it would be a great choice for readers who love graphic novels (though they may miss the colourful illustrations they are used to). I think this book is perfect for the younger Middle Grade readers, likely in the grade 2-4 range and could definitely see my students enjoying it!
Thanks to @netgalley and the publisher @andrewsmcmeel for giving me the chance to check out this new book!
Thanks to @netgalley and the publisher @andrewsmcmeel for giving me the chance to check out this new book!
kittymamers's review against another edition
2.0
seda kiideti kui erakordselt naljakat raamatut, aga ma ei naernud kordagi. midagi vastumeelset siin ka polnud, aga lihtsalt ei olnud sedasorti huumor, mis mulle nalja teeks, ja ma ei saa p2riselt aru, millistele t2iskasvanud inimestele teeb. lihtsalt yks selline lasteraamat, mis ongi lastele m6eldud ja loodetavasti neil on tore.
k6nelevad loomad ja ohtralt leebemapoolset fyysilist v2givalda.
mul l2ks lugemiseks n2dal, sest igav oli, v6i noh, kordagi ei hakanud huvitav, et mis edasi saab, nii et ma... ei viitsin ud lehte keerata suurem osa ajast.
k6nelevad loomad ja ohtralt leebemapoolset fyysilist v2givalda.
mul l2ks lugemiseks n2dal, sest igav oli, v6i noh, kordagi ei hakanud huvitav, et mis edasi saab, nii et ma... ei viitsin ud lehte keerata suurem osa ajast.