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A review by nicolemhewitt
Mutant Mantis Lunch Ladies! by Bruce Hale
5.0
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This book is pretty much perfect for the audience it’s written for—middle grade boys. It’s full of crazy monsters, daring escapades, elaborate fight scenes and gross-out humor. Then of course there’s a bit of the middle grade version of the battle of the sexes and a mystery involving giant bugs. Along with all of this there’s some nice diversity and an exploration of family dynamics. The book seems perfect for reluctant readers because it’s a goofy, quick and easy read. As an adult, I wasn’t always a fan of the gross elements (one scene in particular made me turn up my nose in disgust), but I’m guessing middle grade boys will love it! It’s a bit too advanced for my youngest (who has reading delays), but I’m setting this one aside for him and hoping he’ll be able to handle it with help soon (I might check to see if it’s coming in an audiobook version so that he can listen and read along.) I give this book 3.5/5 stars.
***Disclosure: I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***
This book is pretty much perfect for the audience it’s written for—middle grade boys. It’s full of crazy monsters, daring escapades, elaborate fight scenes and gross-out humor. Then of course there’s a bit of the middle grade version of the battle of the sexes and a mystery involving giant bugs. Along with all of this there’s some nice diversity and an exploration of family dynamics. The book seems perfect for reluctant readers because it’s a goofy, quick and easy read. As an adult, I wasn’t always a fan of the gross elements (one scene in particular made me turn up my nose in disgust), but I’m guessing middle grade boys will love it! It’s a bit too advanced for my youngest (who has reading delays), but I’m setting this one aside for him and hoping he’ll be able to handle it with help soon (I might check to see if it’s coming in an audiobook version so that he can listen and read along.) I give this book 3.5/5 stars.
***Disclosure: I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***