Soup, Dr. Cuthbert, Whole Nother Story. Bloomsbury USA, 2009. Pgs. 272. Language: G, Violence: G, Sexual Content: G.Mr. Cheeseman is an inventor in the process of inventing something miraculous and marvelous in all sorts of ways. However, he has to finish it first. The problem is that it would be disastrous if it was to fall into the wrong hands - and many wrong hands are after it. Forced to flee their house using their wits and an inertia ray (a cool gadget that actually slows down one’s pursuers should you need one), Mr. Cheeseman and his three clean, polite, relatively odor-free children will attempt to outrun villains, super spies, secret agents, a monkey, and government agencies that are more secret than the CIA. With no way to make friends and always having to change their names, this misfit family will do whatever it takes to be able to help Mr. Cheeseman finish his invention and resume a normal life. Will life ever be the same for the Cheeseman family? Will Mr. Cheeseman succeed in finishing his invention, or will evil get its hands on it? And which of their pursuers are evil - and are any of them good?
This book a fast-paced, action-packed, entertaining adventure from cover to cover.With humorous interruptions from the book’s narrator, a backtalking, funny sock puppet, and characters that will make you laugh your head off, reluctant and avid readers alike will enjoy reading this book. EL (4-6), MS. ESSENTIAL. Reviewer: Jessica M, Library Media Specialist, Olympus Jr. High.
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Just a great, funny read. Wild and wacky adventure with bumbling criminals, a smart Dad who lets his kids have some fun, and some good unsolicited advice. And don't forget the circus people who come to the aid of the Cheeseman family. Loved it!
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