Monday, November 17, 2014

Surfin’ Turf by Melinda LaRose-ADVISABLE

LaRose, Melinda, ill. by Character Building Studio and the Disney Storybook Team, Surfin’ Turf. Pgs. 32. Disney Hyperion, 2014. $3.99. EARLY READER.

Jake and his friends, Izzy and Cubby are going to learn how to surf from a mermaid. Before they can, however, Hook steals their surfboard and runs away down Rainbow River. Will Jake and his friends be able to get their board back?

A fun addition to the Disney easy reader lineup. Although the text is too hard for a level 1 reader, fans of Jake and the Neverland Pirates will not be disappointed. The text is engaging and even interactive in parts. The pictures are bright, detailed, and cheerful as well complementary of the text. More reminiscent of a Level 2 reader, readers who are a little more comfortable reading or who have someone to read with them will enjoy the pirate-y antics and adventures of Jake, his friends, Captain Hook, and Smee. EL (K-3). ADVISABLE. Reviewer: Kira M, Youth Services Librarian, WHI Public Library.

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