The Templeton Twins Have an Idea

The Templeton Twins Have an Idea is the funniest book I have ever read.

In every chapter there is a little box with questions for review written in it. One question that will give you the idea of the writing is this:

"Why is it a good idea to call something that sinks a sinker? Write your answer in the form of a brief opera."

The entire book is written with side comments and questions and editorial comments like: 

"actually what the man had said was let's do it and then review it but John misheard his snappier version. It's just as well, don't you think? Don't you believe as I do that things should be as snappy as possible? Oh please. Yes, you do." 

The Templeton twins left me laughing my head off! 

Maia, 10

Diary of a Parent Trainer

Parents beware. In Diary of a Parent Trainer kids will learn how to control a grown-up and operate them to their best advantage. It also has information about their different modes and functions. It is an essential guide to grown-ups and their uses.

Maia, 10

Showoff

Showoff is a wonderful sequel to the books Swindle, Framed, and Zoobreak. It's about a dog named Luther who has to win a contest -- or go to the pound. The book is mostly realistic fiction with just a hint of mystery and lots of action. 

Maia, 8

Always Neverland

Always Neverland is a modern sequel to Peter Pan. Who knew that ‘Wendy girls’ (or descendants of the original Wendy) have been visiting Neverland ever since the original Wendy left. Ashley (or Wendy girl) becomes the first Wendy girl to ever wield a sword (or rescue Pan). Fans of the original Peter Pan story will love this wild action filled follow up with a new Wendy!

Maia, 9

The Witch's Revenge

The Witch's Revenge starts out as your average good vs. evil book with a little bit of magic thrown in. But when 350-year-old James Montgomery goes missing, the book’s plot takes a few unexpected turns. The Witch’s Revenge mixes the human world with a magical one filled with dragons, unicorns, and a lot of interesting animals like Dodo birds. This book really reminds me of The Rangers Apprentice. It has some tense parts but it's mostly friendly and a delicious read aloud. Just beware it's the second in a series (the first is Dark Isle).

Maia, 9