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kelleemoye's review against another edition
3.0
Alligators Overhead begins as you meet Pete Riley, a 12-year-old who is always getting in trouble, but it isn't always his fault. He soon begins to learn that there is a lot more going on in the swampy town of his than just a bunch of pranks.
In a book that starts out as a seemingly realistic fiction novel about a troublesome young boy turns out to be a fantasy novel where the real problem is the lack of respect for the Ornofree Swamp that surrounds the sleep town of Hadleyville. And suddenly the town's bad boy is the only person that can save the town.
At first I was a bit taken aback by the switch of genres- I didn't see it coming- but once I realized what the true focus was of the book, I jumped right in and ended up really enjoying the book. It is like a Hiaasen book, but with witches with alligators for familiars.
Mentor text for: Characterization, Suspense, Allusion
Snatch of text: pg. 13, 80
In a book that starts out as a seemingly realistic fiction novel about a troublesome young boy turns out to be a fantasy novel where the real problem is the lack of respect for the Ornofree Swamp that surrounds the sleep town of Hadleyville. And suddenly the town's bad boy is the only person that can save the town.
At first I was a bit taken aback by the switch of genres- I didn't see it coming- but once I realized what the true focus was of the book, I jumped right in and ended up really enjoying the book. It is like a Hiaasen book, but with witches with alligators for familiars.
Mentor text for: Characterization, Suspense, Allusion
Snatch of text: pg. 13, 80
urbanaudreye's review against another edition
5.0
Great middle grade reader
What a fantastic story!
Pete and Weasel have an affinity for finding trouble. Over Spring Break they find some major trouble. The Hadley Mansion that had mysteriously disappeared a century earlier has reappeared! After finding themselves trapped in its ceiling, they learn that Pete's Aunt Lizzie and 11 others of the town's elder ladies are actually witches. And it appears Pete is beginning to harness some magick of his own. In this adventure, Pete, Weasel, and the Hadleyville witches need to save the Ornofree swamp and it's alligators from commercialization.
This is a great choice of book for any middle grade reader who enjoys fantasy tales. It will especially appeal to those who enjoy A Series of Unfortunate Events.
*I won this book from a Goodreads giveaway. The review is my own,honest and unsolicited.
What a fantastic story!
Pete and Weasel have an affinity for finding trouble. Over Spring Break they find some major trouble. The Hadley Mansion that had mysteriously disappeared a century earlier has reappeared! After finding themselves trapped in its ceiling, they learn that Pete's Aunt Lizzie and 11 others of the town's elder ladies are actually witches. And it appears Pete is beginning to harness some magick of his own. In this adventure, Pete, Weasel, and the Hadleyville witches need to save the Ornofree swamp and it's alligators from commercialization.
This is a great choice of book for any middle grade reader who enjoys fantasy tales. It will especially appeal to those who enjoy A Series of Unfortunate Events.
*I won this book from a Goodreads giveaway. The review is my own,honest and unsolicited.
jemifraser's review
5.0
Fabulous story, Lee! I love the characters - especially Pete & Weasel! The tone is fun and magical and totally entertaining. I know my students will love this story!
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