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allicatca's review against another edition
4.0
This book contains a very curious story. It’s quirky and slightly off-putting but upon reflection, that is what made it good.
I laughed out loud a few times.
I was surprised a few times by the plot twists.
Overall, I think the family structure is odd and find it difficult to believe that so many parents would abandon their children.
3.5 stars
I laughed out loud a few times.
I was surprised a few times by the plot twists.
Overall, I think the family structure is odd and find it difficult to believe that so many parents would abandon their children.
3.5 stars
aholeistodig's review against another edition
5.0
Hands down, my favorite book of 2016.
Just reread Look Out, and found myself so excited to get back to the island with Kim, Kimo, Peppa, and Toby.
The whole book is just so delightful, and weird, and unpredictable, a little funny and a little scary, and just a little sad, too. ("Grownups ruin everything" sure reads, to me as an adult, at least, with an extra sting in 2018 America.)
A must-read for Dahl and Pinkwater devotees. Like those authors' stories, the misadventures of the F-Ts won't be literally relatable to most kids reading, but their experiences will absolutely ring familiar to any child who's felt the joy, disappointment, and confusion of navigating the world. So, any child.
After all, when it comes down to it, we're all the Awfuls, aren't we?
Just reread Look Out, and found myself so excited to get back to the island with Kim, Kimo, Peppa, and Toby.
The whole book is just so delightful, and weird, and unpredictable, a little funny and a little scary, and just a little sad, too. ("Grownups ruin everything" sure reads, to me as an adult, at least, with an extra sting in 2018 America.)
A must-read for Dahl and Pinkwater devotees. Like those authors' stories, the misadventures of the F-Ts won't be literally relatable to most kids reading, but their experiences will absolutely ring familiar to any child who's felt the joy, disappointment, and confusion of navigating the world. So, any child.
After all, when it comes down to it, we're all the Awfuls, aren't we?
abibemade's review against another edition
5.0
One of my favorite kinds of kids books is the sibling adventure. This is a great addition to that genre. I read this first book because I wanted to keep up with what R7 is reading, but I think I might try to fit in the others of the series. A little bit Lemony Snicket, a little E. Nesbit, and a little Penderwicks... a lot of fun.
pandacat42's review against another edition
4.0
Had to read this for the CLAU committee. It was actually pretty good. Siblings are basically abandoned by the adults in their lives and they take care of each other.
andreareads's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
ciaralo's review against another edition
3.0
Cute and fun, this family was heart-warming. Will definitely be checking out book two!
littleelfman's review against another edition
4.0
What fun! This made me think of the kind of 'other kids than me living their lives' adventure that I would have loved as a kid! As an adult I was mildly distressed by all the TERRIBLE parents. But that's all part of life for some.
yapha's review against another edition
3.0
Kim, Kimo, Pippa, and Toby are more or less siblings (ages 11 to 5) who live in a car on a tropical island. Between them they share four parents -- two mothers and two fathers. The fathers have disappeared and the mothers give them money from time to time. It is better for the four of them to depend on each other than the terrible parents in their lives. And they do seem to manage quite well. They eat breakfast, go to school, do their laundry, and remember to wash their hands. Still, it would be really nice to have a house. Especially now that they are beginning to outgrow their little green car. Children ages 10 and up will enjoy this book and envy the freedom of the Fitzgerald-Trouts.
ARC provided by publisher
ARC provided by publisher
catzngoenz's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
zoes_human's review against another edition
funny
2.0
Look Out for the Fitzgerald-Trouts is a fun and quirky middle-grade adventure following four homeless and unsupervised children in a non-traditional family. It's a playful spin on an old genre. While the humor is appropriate for the age group, there are still some good laughs to be found for adults who might find themselves reading aloud. It manages to blend in some great lessons while still remaining relatable to a variety of children.
I received a complimentary copy of this book via a Goodreads giveaway. Many thanks to all involved in providing me with this opportunity. I also thank them on behalf of my local Literacy Council to whom I donate the children's books I win.
I received a complimentary copy of this book via a Goodreads giveaway. Many thanks to all involved in providing me with this opportunity. I also thank them on behalf of my local Literacy Council to whom I donate the children's books I win.