Readers are given ruthlessly summarized versions of the myths and legends that neither inform nor inspire, and the explanations are likewise loose or poorly connected due to the space limitations.
The self-contained spreads do not carry information over a page turn, which creates an abrupt, stilted style. Each book presents the same topics in exactly the same way. Unfortunately the strict format severely limits its function.
Hyde engages readers with vivid imagery and descriptive words that utilize all fives senses.Gr 5-7-This is an attractive and well-designed series. Young readers will find humor, suspense and rally around the characters. Readers will be able to relate to the characters and laugh along with them as they get in and out of trouble. Hyde has put together a fun and mischievous read for middle grade boys. Wes has a huge task and the challenge is one he must accomplish alone and on time. Minton can at least watch the few channels available. Tower has gone down in their town and Wes is determined to get it up and running so that Mrs. You see, she will soon have a hip surgery and her selection of television channels is limited. Suddenly, it comes to him, he will give Mrs. For a while Wes struggled with the thought of paying a debt as big as this. Zach reminds Wes that according to the National Geographic and the various cultures the organization has studied, Wes owes a life debt to Mrs. The one good thing coming out of the trouble they seemed to get themselves into was the subtle friendship they were building with Mrs. It wasn't long before Wes and Zach both sought out another clothes washing favor from good ole Mrs. Minton washed and dried his clothes and that was that, so he thought. Minton, Wes wouldn't have to tell his mom about the creek incident. She often gave him the look that implied his summer would be spent doing chores instead of having any summer fun. And his mother wouldn't be too happy, especially since she hadn't let him forget the slime-mold experiment from last summer. His best friend Zach would never let him live this one down. Minton and her old wooden cane were there to save the day. Wesley's feet jerked from under him and he fell in.
The rains had turned the creek into a raging torrent. He knew that the chances of attempting to save his hat that had fallen into the swollen river would be risky. Wesley James Morgan was once again doing something he had no business.
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