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kelleemoye's review against another edition
4.0
Frankie is awesome! His imagination is infectious.
This is my first Frankie Pickle book and I believe that it is one of the best early reader chapter books I have ever read! Graphic novels + humor + imagination= fun!
Also, a perfect book to integrate with math, specifically because it talks about practical, real-world applications of math.
This is my first Frankie Pickle book and I believe that it is one of the best early reader chapter books I have ever read! Graphic novels + humor + imagination= fun!
Also, a perfect book to integrate with math, specifically because it talks about practical, real-world applications of math.
librariandest's review against another edition
4.0
Frankie Pickle is back and better than ever. After turning the numbers into monsters instead of actually completing his math quiz, Frankie embarks on a weekend of preparation for a make-up test. Numbers come at him everywhere, from the grocery store to a "Yugimon" card game with his friend Kenny. Obviously, the appeal of these stories mostly come from Frankie's imagination-fueled adventures.
bethnellvaccaro's review against another edition
3.0
Cute book and my kids absolutely love the whole series.
cweichel's review
5.0
This is from my blog at http://dickenslibrary.blogspot.ca/
James at Kidsbooks convinced me to purchase this book, proving once again, that James is rarely wrong.
I am so glad I did. This book is infinitely fun. It integrates graphic novel with text. There is humour, but it is serious and sweet as well.
It's perfect for my readers starting to read real chapter books, and will probably entertain reluctant readers of all ages.
Frankie struggles with mathematics. After drawing all over his math quiz, his teacher gives him a second chance to write it. After telling his folks a tall tale about why he has to write it the following week, this is how they respond:
"That's a pretty incredible story," said Dad, trying to keep a straight face.
"It was so good, I'd like to hear it again," said Mom. "Only this time, without all of the made-up parts."
The problem is that when he studies, the numbers become squiggles and turn 'his brain to goo."
He has the best of intentions to study all weekend.
But he has to go with his mother to the grocery store where he runs around collecting coupons equal to a Captain Atomic comic he wants. After they get home, his best friend, Kenny, drops by to play a new version of Yugimon card games. The next day he is sidetracked from studying by his sister, Piper, who has: "transformed the backyard into her personal exercise facility, or as she liked to call it, her Playground of Pain." She convinces him to play a game of catch with him. Then, when he is determined to go inside and study, his father distracts him by getting him to help bake muffins.
Of course All these activities have been loaded with mathematical thinking, but you will have to read the book to find out if he passes the test.
We have one more in this series. I am most certainly getting more of them!!
5 stars
James at Kidsbooks convinced me to purchase this book, proving once again, that James is rarely wrong.
I am so glad I did. This book is infinitely fun. It integrates graphic novel with text. There is humour, but it is serious and sweet as well.
It's perfect for my readers starting to read real chapter books, and will probably entertain reluctant readers of all ages.
Frankie struggles with mathematics. After drawing all over his math quiz, his teacher gives him a second chance to write it. After telling his folks a tall tale about why he has to write it the following week, this is how they respond:
"That's a pretty incredible story," said Dad, trying to keep a straight face.
"It was so good, I'd like to hear it again," said Mom. "Only this time, without all of the made-up parts."
The problem is that when he studies, the numbers become squiggles and turn 'his brain to goo."
He has the best of intentions to study all weekend.
But he has to go with his mother to the grocery store where he runs around collecting coupons equal to a Captain Atomic comic he wants. After they get home, his best friend, Kenny, drops by to play a new version of Yugimon card games. The next day he is sidetracked from studying by his sister, Piper, who has: "transformed the backyard into her personal exercise facility, or as she liked to call it, her Playground of Pain." She convinces him to play a game of catch with him. Then, when he is determined to go inside and study, his father distracts him by getting him to help bake muffins.
Of course All these activities have been loaded with mathematical thinking, but you will have to read the book to find out if he passes the test.
We have one more in this series. I am most certainly getting more of them!!
5 stars
verkiezen's review
5.0
Frankie Pickle and the Mathematical Menace made me wish I had a little first or second grader who was struggling with math. Wight makes math fun and enjoyable by pointing out all the little ways we use math in day to day life.
I loved Wight's use of both prose with illustrations and cartoon strip formatting which he volleys back and forth between. It seemed brilliant that Wight used the comic strip form to illustrate the adventures Frankie takes in his imagination because often times people do think of themselves in a manner resembling cartoon strips or shows.
I would absolutely suggest this book to any parent or teacher who has a child struggling with math. If you can point out all the ways they already use math without thinking of it as a test, I believe they're more likely to realize how their own skills and potential
I loved Wight's use of both prose with illustrations and cartoon strip formatting which he volleys back and forth between. It seemed brilliant that Wight used the comic strip form to illustrate the adventures Frankie takes in his imagination because often times people do think of themselves in a manner resembling cartoon strips or shows.
I would absolutely suggest this book to any parent or teacher who has a child struggling with math. If you can point out all the ways they already use math without thinking of it as a test, I believe they're more likely to realize how their own skills and potential
beecheralyson's review against another edition
5.0
I need a graphic novel hybrid shelf. :-) Love Frankie Pickle. And love how Eric Wight ties in math throughout this one.
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