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deepfreezebatman's review
3.0
I was looking for a children's fiction series for an "Around the World" theme, and discovered the Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures. I was hoping this story about Egypt would include more educational aspects (about contemporary or historical Egypt), but instead it was a fun adventure with Egyptian looters. Overall this story wasn't bad, but there are others in the series I enjoy more.
wintermote's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
My 6-year old thought it was “kinda scary” but it was a fun adventure and we learned a bit along the way.
mckenzierichardson's review
2.0
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This was an okay read.
I think I was just too much in a rational mindset to enjoy this book. I can suspend my disbelief enough to accept that Stanley was flattened by a bulletin board while sleeping in the original book series. I can even pretend that you can send a flat human being through the US Postal Service. But I just can't get over the ridiculousness that Stanley's "goose disks" (flat goose bumps) would allow him to stick to walls like a starfish. He is wearing a long-sleeved shirt and pants. How does he have enough exposed skin to stick to the wall, ignoring the fact that human pores (even if flat) do not turn into suction cups? This was just too much for me. Apparently I am too much of a grown up for this part of the series. This whole thing just doesn't make sense.
The entire book was pretty ridiculous with tons of plot holes. It is a pretty typical "Egyptian" story full of treasure in secret tombs and creepy mummies. There's a fairly predictable "twist", but the story seems kind of lazy. While there are some facts about Egypt at the end of the book, the story is based on various stereotypes and misunderstandings about Egypt. Though I have not been to Egypt, I don't think anyone there says "Holy sarcophagus!" This book is based on a very basic concept of Egypt, mainly that there are really old pyramids that people try to steal from.
I actually really enjoyed the original Flat Stanley chapter book, but this one is just too ridiculous. It fells like an attempt to imitate the Magic Treehouse books, but is a complete failure. This thing makes no sense. Did not enjoy.
This was an okay read.
I think I was just too much in a rational mindset to enjoy this book. I can suspend my disbelief enough to accept that Stanley was flattened by a bulletin board while sleeping in the original book series. I can even pretend that you can send a flat human being through the US Postal Service. But I just can't get over the ridiculousness that Stanley's "goose disks" (flat goose bumps) would allow him to stick to walls like a starfish. He is wearing a long-sleeved shirt and pants. How does he have enough exposed skin to stick to the wall, ignoring the fact that human pores (even if flat) do not turn into suction cups? This was just too much for me. Apparently I am too much of a grown up for this part of the series. This whole thing just doesn't make sense.
The entire book was pretty ridiculous with tons of plot holes. It is a pretty typical "Egyptian" story full of treasure in secret tombs and creepy mummies. There's a fairly predictable "twist", but the story seems kind of lazy. While there are some facts about Egypt at the end of the book, the story is based on various stereotypes and misunderstandings about Egypt. Though I have not been to Egypt, I don't think anyone there says "Holy sarcophagus!" This book is based on a very basic concept of Egypt, mainly that there are really old pyramids that people try to steal from.
I actually really enjoyed the original Flat Stanley chapter book, but this one is just too ridiculous. It fells like an attempt to imitate the Magic Treehouse books, but is a complete failure. This thing makes no sense. Did not enjoy.
sarahabigial's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Title: Flat Stanley's Worldwide - The Great Egyptian Grave Robbery (2009)
Author: Jeff Brown
Illustrator: Jeff Brown
3 Tags: Adventurous, Thrilling, Exciting
Age Appropriateness: Upper Elementary, 7-12-year-olds, in my opinion
Summary: Stanley receives a letter that he must travel to Egypt so that he can find the ancient treasure deep inside the pyramid. Through his many adventures in dark tombs, air adventure, and tricky friends, it is a close call that he might not get out of.
Review: I would choose to have this book in my classroom. This book is full of adventure, and fun facts about Egypt and that time period. The book encourages taking risks and having courage. I can imagine that boys would love this book and get behind him as a hero. This is a great book for early chapter book readers!
Author: Jeff Brown
Illustrator: Jeff Brown
3 Tags: Adventurous, Thrilling, Exciting
Age Appropriateness: Upper Elementary, 7-12-year-olds, in my opinion
Summary: Stanley receives a letter that he must travel to Egypt so that he can find the ancient treasure deep inside the pyramid. Through his many adventures in dark tombs, air adventure, and tricky friends, it is a close call that he might not get out of.
Review: I would choose to have this book in my classroom. This book is full of adventure, and fun facts about Egypt and that time period. The book encourages taking risks and having courage. I can imagine that boys would love this book and get behind him as a hero. This is a great book for early chapter book readers!
createassemblage's review
3.0
Not too bad as a read aloud. This book offered very short chapters so we used it on soccer nights (when we get home past normal bedtime). The story was engaging enough - cute read.
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