I received a free ARC by Jabberwocky through NetGalley
5 stars
Danny has a new friend, Calvin Waffle. Danny likes baseball. Calvin likes science. Calvin's dad isn't around because he is a spy, or is he really? Calvin has an idea for an experiment that involves having Danny carry around Calvin's jelly beans but not eat them. What will happen with the Jelly Bean Experiment, will Calvin make more friends, and will the boys win the baseball game? All of these questions, and the one about Calvin's dad will be answered in this book
Danny's Doodles: The Jelly Bean Experiment is perfect for readers of beginner chapter books. It is a step up from easy reading books, being somewhat longer and having fewer pictures. It isn't too long to intimidate those just moving into chapter books. The story is safe to give to kids in first or second that are reading above grade level, something parents are always looking for when they come to the library. The pictures don't play too much of a role in this one, but they might be just enough to appeal to the young readers.
The author says he starts each fiction book with the main character and the story comes later. You can tell that in his writing. The characters are developed very well, something that is often lacking in young chapter books. You can also tell that he is a veteran writer, having many books under his belt, he still managed to write an original story with a great lesson in it. Be who you are. People will accept you eventually, and your natural talents will even have the opportunity to help others.
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