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Hank Zipzer: The Zippity Zinger by Henry Winkler January 12, 2009

Posted by jcarlson in : Humorous Fiction, School Fiction , 2comments

In this book, Hank Zipzer is playing catch with his grandpa, Papa Pete, but something is different about his throwing:  instead of just falling to the ground, the ball went right into the center of Papa Pete’s mitt.  Hank was on fire, so his friends, Frankie Townstand and Ashley Wong, ask him to be on the Yellow softball team.  He says no.  Hank thinks his amazing throwing is because of his sister’s lucky monkey socks (which he accidentally put on to play catch), and his sister needs them too!  Can Hank make a comback and pitch for his team?  Read to find out!

I liked this book because it’s funny, and it has a lot of jokes in it.

~Carmen, Fifth Grader~

Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket January 12, 2009

Posted by jcarlson in : Family Fiction, Humorous Fiction , 10comments

The Bad Beginning is about the Baudelaire orphans, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny.  One day when they were at the beach, they got a message that their parents died in a house fire, and they will stay with Count Olaf.  They stayed there for a few days, and they didn’t like him.  He made them do chores all day, and he was so mean.  Count Olaf’s goal was to get a hold of the Baudelaire fortune.  He tried to marry Violet, but it didn’t work.  I liked this book because you don’t know what the kids will do next.

~Jenna, Fifth Grader~

Help Me, Mr. Mutt!: Expert Answers for Dogs with People Problems by Janet Stevens January 7, 2009

Posted by jcarlson in : Humorous Fiction, Picture Books , 6comments

If you have ever wondered what your dog was thinking, this book is for you!  This book is written from the dog’s point of view.  Dogs with problems send letters to Mr. Mutt (another dog) for advice.  Wondering what problems a dog might have?  How about humans making them wear silly costumes or making them sleep on the floor? The advice that Mr. Mutt gives is hilarious.  By reading this book, you can even learn some new and interesting uses for your toilet.  In addition to the hilarious letters, the illustrations are funny too.
  
Beware:  If you are a cat lover, you might want to skip this book.  Dogs have some series complaints about cats.
~Mrs. Sanelli~