Falcone, L.M. The Missing Zucchini (The Ghost and Max Monroe
Case #2) 91 pgs. Kids Can Press, 2015. $12.95 Content: Language: G (0
swears); Mature Content: G Violence: G
In this second book of the series, Max takes on the case of the
Missing Zucchini. As he and his ghostly relative Larry interview the people
involved they discover a variety of motives including revenge, the need to fulfill
a bakery contract, and more. They must find this giant zucchini for the sisters
who grew it so they can enter a contest in time. Features simple but adorable
illustrations.
I enjoyed this second book much more than the first book, though I really wish I could un-read a word I have never read before: Lickety-Poo. At a second
grade reading level, the book is a bit unappealing to this age group, I can’t
image a single one who would be very interested in a missing zucchini. The
mystery solving plot was pretty on point for a mystery but not particularly
interesting as well, again, what student reader would care about fulfilling a baking
contract. It can’t hurt to have it on your shelves, its very wholesome, but I wouldn’t
seek it out to spend my limited library funds on.
EL(K-3) –OPTIONAL Reviewer: Stephanie Elementary School Librarian &
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