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Chews Your Destiny (2014)

by Rhode Montijo(Favorite Author)

3.45 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

142315794X (ISBN13: 9781423157946)

languge

English

genre

Fantasy

publisher

Disney-Hyperion

review 1: A little girl misbehaves - she chews gum when she has been told not to - and accidentally gets ELECTROCUTED- and becomes a super hero. Now, I'm not against gum, I'm all for super heroes, especially Latina girl super heroes - but really? Wished there could have been a way around the blatant disregarding of mom and common sense. The text is not great - lots of stuff I didn't need to expose my four-year-old to, but he loved it. He can't wait for volume two. Aargh.
review 2: Gabby Gomez LOVES bubble gum. She chews it in the swimming pool, at the hairdressers, and even in bed at night. One morning, she wakes up with gum in her hair, which prompts her mother to make a new rule banning her from chewing gum. Gabby tries to follow the rule, but when she sneaks o... morene last piece, an accident occurs that turns her into a superhero named Gum Girl with sticky, stretchy powers. Gabby loves turning into Gum Girl every day, but her secret rule breaking begins to make her feel guilty. Gabby must decide - does being a true hero mean telling the truth?I enjoyed this for what it was. The bright, pink pictures are attractive, and story is light and fun. For kids like Gabby who love chewing gum, Gum Girl has some pretty cool superhero powers. I also love that this story features a Latina main character, who speaks a few Spanish words at home, but the plot is just a fun superhero adventure. I hope there are more in the series coming out because I would love to recommend this one, and the ending leaves you wanting more!I would recommend this book to grades 2-5, and even first graders who are reading above the easy reader level. It would be great for fans of adventure, superheroes, and funny books, and Hispanic/Latina girls might love to read about someone like them. Readalikes might include the Lunch Lady series by Jarrett J. Krosoczka, The Misadventures of Salem Hyde series by Frank Cammuso, and the Kung Pow Chicken series by Cyndi Marko. less

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