Kuhlman, Evan Brother from a Box 288
pgs. Atheneum Books for Young
Readers, 2012. $13.75. Content:
Language: G (0 swears); Mature Content: G;
Violence: G.
Matt was
supposed to have a brother, but he died as an infant. Fortunately his dad is a
computer genius and surprise’s him (and especially his mom) with a robot
brother. Norman is quite a character, with a French flair, a bit of a show-off, and a ladies man. He even seems to be exceeding his programming Matt loves having a
brother, but the true measure of family is put to the test when some bad guys
come after Norman.
This was a fun
and quirky book with an interesting family dynamic. The author has a dry sense
of humor and the text is intelligent. Now that we have established that I liked
the book, will students? I think the cover is a bit off-putting, its kind of
old fashioned looking. While I students would find it interesting to imagine
themselves in this situation, the constant inclusion of French, and the glommy
neighbor girl might be off-putting, especially for boys young enough to enjoy
this book.
EL –OPTIONAL
Reviewer: Stephanie Elementary School Librarian & Author.
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