The Riot Brothers: Snarf Attack, Underfoodle, and the Secret Life by Mary Amato, illustrated by Ethan Long, 153 pages. Holiday House,
(2004), reprint 2017. $13. Language: G; Mature Content: G; Violence: G.
BUYING ADVISORY:
EL-ESSENTIAL
KID APPEAL: HIGH
Wilbur Riot is very good and inventing games. Orville Riot
is really good at being annoying. Together they decide to make some money by
teaching other kids how to be annoying. They make great money, but their mom
makes them give it back. This book includes three separate stories: Book one “The
Riot Brothers Capture a Crook”. Book Two: The Riot Brothers Find a Hidden
Treasure. Book Three: The Riot Brothers Overthrow a King.
Author Mary Amato clearly knows her audience and cleverly creates
songs and outrageous games for her readers to laugh at and possible try at
home. Like the game, Underfoodle: who can get the most underwear on their head
in 30 seconds. She also teaches important life skills like flaring your nostrils
for pictures and raising only one eyebrow.
A funny read that is sure to attract reluctant readers and annoying
boys.
Samantha Hastings, MA, MLS.
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