When brothers Marty and Will are told by their parents that they will spend three days a week at the library, they are worried. All the kids know not to get in the way of the gas-powered, potato gun-toting librarian known as Spud Murphy. You'd get shot by a potato for breaking the no noise rule, or for moving off the carpet in front of the book shelf holding the junior books for children. On their first day, the brothers also learn about the rubber stamps held firmly in place in her waist belt... Boys in grades 2-4 are going to love this series of adventures about the Woodman brothers. Humorous black and white illustrations add to the hilarity of the story. This is a good series for those that want something in addition to the Magic Tree House series.
This is the 2nd book in the Joe Sherlock series in which fourth grader Joe is hired to solve a mystery. This time, uptight neighbor Mrs. Fefferland needs to find the culprit depositing multiple piles of poo in her maticulously cared-for fenced front yard. Will he be able to solve it before dinner? These are short and fun books that will appeal to boys in early elementary grades. The reading level is higher than would be expected for the large print and black-and-white illustrated format, but many words and concepts are defined throughout. Boys will appreciate the silliness and embarrasing situations presented. Good for fans of the Captain Underpants books. Books in the series don't need to be read in order. These would be especially good for reluctant readers in grades 4 and 5.
