Anna G.
My 6- and 8-year-olds were entertained by this book (and the series) but for me, they didn't stand out as a favorite. The language style leans very modern and casual, which wasn’t my preference. At times, the quirky phrasing made parts of the story harder to follow, and it didn’t always read clearly. Some of it is meant to be humorous, but it goes over my very literal 6 year old's head. She doesn't mind, though. I tend to prefer children’s literature that models strong, proper English, and this felt more informal and unconventional than what I typically look for. However, it was wholesome and lighthearted and didn't have bad language, attitudes or behavior, which I avoid in all books for early readers, so from that standpoint it was a win.
My 6- and 8-year-olds were entertained by this book (and the series) but for me, they didn't stand out as a favorite. The language style leans very modern and casual, which wasn’t my preference. At times, the quirky phrasing made parts of the story harder to follow, and it didn’t always read clearly. Some of it is meant to be humorous, but it goes over my very literal 6 year old's head. She doesn't mind, though. I tend to prefer children’s literature that models strong, proper English, and this felt more informal and unconventional than what I typically look for. However, it was wholesome and lighthearted and didn't have bad language, attitudes or behavior, which I avoid in all books for early readers, so from that standpoint it was a win.