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Captain Disaster (2012)

by Jennifer L. Holm(Favorite Author)

4.11 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

0375843922 (ISBN13: 9780375843921)

languge

English

genre

Humor

publisher

Random House Books for Young Readers

series

Squish

review 1: Squish and his friends join the soccer team. Squish turns out to be an all-star, but is frustrated that his team is losing so many of their games. He finally works out a winning formula, but not all of Squish's friends share his enthusiasm about their recent wins, especially when they don't they aren't in on any of the action. A funny sports read about the ups and downs of teamwork. Recommended for grades 3-5.
review 2: Squish is back, and Peggy and Pod talk him into going out for the soccer team, even though it means getting out of bed at 7:00 a.m. even on days where there is no school! The team (The Sand Fleas) is not very talented, and their coach just tells them every week to do their best and have fun. Squish is the team captain because Peggy enthusiastica... morelly nominates him, and feels like a disaster. When he mentions this to his father, his father asks Squish what he intends to do to make the team better. What a concept! Squish rallies, thinks of strategies, and does manage to improve his team.Strengths: The creators of Babymouse do a great graphic novel for younger kids. Soccer is always a popular topic, and I imagine these titles are indispensable at the elementary level.Weaknesses: Squish, for all his comic book loving microscopic creature appeal, seems to young for middle school. Perhaps it is his lack of confidence in himself. Middle school students at least put on a better act. less

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