Proimos, James The Complete Adventures of Johnny Mutton 160 pgs, HMH
Books for Young Readers, 2014. $12.99 Content: Language: G (0
swears); Mature Content: G Violence: G GRAPHIC NOVEL
Johnny is a sheep that was adopted by a human mother and raised
to be a human. He is very unique and has his own unique way of living life.
This book is sort of comic/graphic novel style and features many little short
stories about Johnny’s many adventures. My favorite was a spelling bee. Johnny
is doing is great at the spelling bee, and wants to come home and practice some
more, when his mom gets in the way of that he snaps at her. The next day during
the spelling bee when he is asked to spell Love, he uses the opportunity to
apologize to his mom and spells Momma. My second favorite is when he gets some
long green socks, and is so excited. He puts them on, along with a giant nose,
to create a snotty nose costume for Halloween. When the other students make fun
of him, he doesn’t mind, especially when a classmate comes to school as a giant
box of tissues, sealing their friendship.
I really really like this book. Everytime I thought a story was
going south for me, like when Johnny is scared of elderly people, it turns into
a wonderful and fun life lesson. I thought the book was smart and funny with a
very unique art style. I think this is a perfect read for reluctant readers and
2-3 graders. The cover is bright and fun, I am sure this will be a hit.
EL(K-3) –ADVISABLE Reviewer:
Stephanie Elementary School Librarian & Author.
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