A review by kraley
Alex and the Ironic Gentleman by Adrienne Kress

4.0

This book would make an excellent read aloud for ages 8-12ish. Alex (a girl who is confused with a boy sometimes), sets out to rescue her kidnapped sixth grade teacher. He's been kidnapped for a treasure map which Alex has found. Each chapter is its own adventure. The book is nicely paced and the writing style is very LemonySnicketesque. The author talks to us (the audience) in asides a lot, but I like that. I have another Kress book on reserve at the library. I listened to this one and enjoyed the reader's rendition.