Rex Marks the Spot by Melody Quintara

Quintara, Melody Rex Marks the Spot 16 p. Random House 2009. $3.99. PICTURE BOOK. This reminds me of the Captain Planet t.v. show. The Sushi Pack is made up of: Tako, Maguro, Ikura, Kani, and Wasabi. Tako is upset because he feels left out of the Pack. They have to help Doctor Voot captures his trash eating monster that has grown bigger than anticipated. Tako realizes that by voicing his feelings, he feels much better and is more productive in the battle. By using their super powers the Sushi Pack is able to trick the trash eating monster into eating spicy wasabi mustard rolls. The trash eating monster needs to quench its thirst quickly, and ends up drinking the antidote to make it small again. Although the story has a good moral, I wouldn't purchase it for a library or for personal use. Wouldn't a trash eating monster be a good thing? The book didn't give enough details and the plot was very thin. EL(K-3) - OPTIONAL. Anna Mattheus, Elementary Teacher.