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A review by emiged
The Invisible Fran by Jim Benton
4.0
Another fun, fun Franny K. Stein offering from Mr. Benton. I like that we get to know a few of her heretofore nameless classmates in this one. Franny has a tendency to assume that people are different from her because they just don't know any better - I remember thinking that myself as a kid - but she is capable of learning and growth and recognizing the value in diversity. And anyone who dives in front of a huge ketchup squirt to save shelves of books is my kind of gal. :)
Again, the illustrations add so much to the story (like the truth of what goes on in the teachers' lounge!) and the chapter titles are giggle-inducingly witty. I love that Mr. Benton doesn't talk down to his readers - can't think of another book for this age group that uses "philatelist" with quite as much panache.
For more book reviews, come visit my blog, Build Enough Bookshelves.
Again, the illustrations add so much to the story (like the truth of what goes on in the teachers' lounge!) and the chapter titles are giggle-inducingly witty. I love that Mr. Benton doesn't talk down to his readers - can't think of another book for this age group that uses "philatelist" with quite as much panache.
For more book reviews, come visit my blog, Build Enough Bookshelves.