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Spike, The Mixed-up Monster (2012)

by Susan Hood(Favorite Author)

3.66 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

1442406011 (ISBN13: 9781442406018)

languge

English

genre

Humor

publisher

Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books

review 1: Ages 3 and up Spike thinks of himself as a very fearsome monster, but he is little so no one is scared of him. One day a big Gila Monster comes to the pond and all of the other animals are scared of him. Spike does his best to scare the Gila Monster, but he doesn't so he just smiles at him. It turns out the Gila Monster is just lost and needs directions. Spike helps him on his way. After he leaves all of the other animals come back and are impressed because they believe that Spike scared the Gila Monster away.
review 2: Pros: Beautiful images. Portrays real animals (with bios in the back). Cons: Choppy use of Spanish. Bland story line.It's a story that's been told a million times- main character struggles with something, but they encounter a situation whic... moreh changes their view of their limitations and brings to light their strengths. The Spanish and animals are a fun way to spice up the bland story line, but the use of Spanish is almost nonexistent in the beginning, then heavy at the end. In the end, the illustrations definitely save the day. less

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