Blume, Lesley M.M. The
Wondrous Journals of Dr. Wendell Wellington 256 pgs. Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2012.
$12.13. (Rating: G)
A "long lost then found journal" explorer story. Dr. Wellington had accomplished some serious discoveries during
his many travels, but after his death, his journal was much delaying in
reaching the scientific community. Full of fantastical creatures, like a
fossilized vine that still sung to potential victims, to a mysterious little
dog type creature that becomes a pet of
sorts, this book doesn’t fall short of creativity.
But it does fall
short on plot. It’s just chapter after chapter of a formulaic mini-adversity
plus an outlandish discovery. The only threaded plot is the dog! I was more
than a bit creeped out by the Dr’s Mother’s voice tagging along in his head,
which for me, was reminiscent of Norman Bates. I think students will be really
bored by this book –despite its obvious creativity. This book is just too long
to keep a reader without more of a plot.
ELEMENTARY, MS –OPTIONAL
Reviewer: Stephanie School Librarian & Author.
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