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Babymouse: The Musical (2009)

by Jennifer L. Holm(Favorite Author)

4.16 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

0375843884 (ISBN13: 9780375843884)

languge

English

genre

Humor

publisher

Random House Books for Young Readers

series

Babymouse

review 1: This comic follows Babymouse on another exciting story as she auditions for a musical to impress a new student from England. This was my favorite of the three stories I read as I thought it was the most comical and one I related the most to. The book had outstanding illustrations that brought the reader into the story. By the end of the story, Babymouse learns an important lesson when it comes to show business and trying to impress a person. In the classroom, a teacher could use the story to teach about how they should not put all of their efforts into impressing a single person. The teacher could also use the book to show students the amount of work that goes into creating a show or to be successful at something. I would recommend this book to anyone wanting to read... more about a mouse fighting for a spot in the school play.
review 2: Wanting to expand my graphic novel reading, I read my first BABYMOUSE book knowing they are a popular choice with grade 3-4 girls. Sorry, but I don't get the appeal (but I'm open to reading more Babymouse to see if only this title was a miss for me). Babymouse is a cute character. I liked the back-and-forth between Babymouse and the book's narrator. But the story was so-so at best. Babymouse tries out for the school musical and ends up being the leading lady's understudy. The book takes many detours to other musicals such as "Phantom of the Opera" and "Grease"--I can't see today's kids getting, understanding, or caring about those references. There's a new student and heartthrob in this book, Henry Higgins from England. Again, I don't see kids getting the "My Fair Lady" reference and I'm not sure Gr. 3-4 kids care about the heartthrob as much as they would the play/performance part for the story--which is weak. I need to talk with some Babymouse connoisseurs to get their take on the series. To be continued . . . less

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