Who is ready for some fun and a little adventure? I definitely am, and today's read promises plenty of both of these. This is the third in a series, and I, actually, did review one of the other books last year HERE. These two are quite the pair, so I'm looking forward to seeing what they are up to next. I'm wondering if this read would fit in nicely with a trip to a history museum. Hmmm....maybe, I'll plan a trip to one myself. It's been a very, very, very long time since I've gone to one or have even had the chance to view dig sites at a State/National Park. Time to change that!
But first, let's see what these two are up to, since the book is right here in my hands...or on my laptop...and seeing actual bones will involve a few hours of driving.
TUCK AND TINA
AND THE DINOSAUR THIEF
by Jess Brallier
Illustrated by Jack Keely
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Children's Humor
144 pages
ages 6 to 8
COMING JUNE 23rd!!!
Everyone's favorite mice are back for a prehistoric mystery! This hilarious, full-color chapter book adventure is perfect for emerging readers and packed with action, laughs, and dino-sized surprises.
In their third hilarious adventure, Tuck and Tina return just as the Boone School faces its biggest threat yet.
Water fountains are erupting, crickets are swarming classrooms, and the school board is ready to shut things down for good. But Tuck and Tina suspect something bigger is at play. A masked troublemaker is after the dinosaur fossils buried beneath the school, and it's up to two tiny mice to save the day! From a kidnapped principal to a runaway bear to a high-flying chase in a model airplane, this laugh-out-loud mystery is filled with twists, teamwork, and tons of action.
Perfect for emerging readers, this beautifully illustrated, full-color chapter book proves even the smallest heroes can take on dino-sized adventures.
In their third hilarious adventure, Tuck and Tina return just as the Boone School faces its biggest threat yet.
Water fountains are erupting, crickets are swarming classrooms, and the school board is ready to shut things down for good. But Tuck and Tina suspect something bigger is at play. A masked troublemaker is after the dinosaur fossils buried beneath the school, and it's up to two tiny mice to save the day! From a kidnapped principal to a runaway bear to a high-flying chase in a model airplane, this laugh-out-loud mystery is filled with twists, teamwork, and tons of action.
Perfect for emerging readers, this beautifully illustrated, full-color chapter book proves even the smallest heroes can take on dino-sized adventures.
MY TIDBITS
These two mice are already excited to head with the class to the museum, but they aren't ready for the huge adventure it leads to.
Tuck and Tina can't believe their luck when an escaped bear changes the field trip from the zoo to a visit to the museum...so much safer for two mice. While the day at the museum involves some tense mini-adventures, it's the tale they hear about a mysterious bone thief which sticks in their minds. Back at school, attention switches to the upcoming science fair and the strange...very strange things which are happening around the school. When the head of the school is blamed for everything, Tuck and Tina realize something isn't right, and it's about to lead them on a very amazing journey.
These two mice are ready for anything...more or less. The two head from one unexpected situation to the next, many with a sense of accidental ridiculousness to keep the humor aspect as high as the action. There's never a boring moment, and the predicaments place them in silly extremes, making this a tale which keeps readers in the pages until the end. The text fits those readers who are sure of their words but need a little more praxis, and it's one even reluctant readers won't mind diving into. The illustrations hold as much power as the text and bring across each moment with tension and fun. It creates an exciting read for those who enjoy action, a bit of mystery, and quite a bit of silliness, too.
While the plot rolls along with its exciting goodness, there's also a tiny bit of facts tossed in, word strengthening, and of course, friendship goodness. These aspects are only gentle, so the read stays concentrated on the entertainment side. The illustrations are mostly black and white, but pops of single colors are added in to emphasize certain things...and this gives power to the humor nicely.
It's a fun read with over-the-top silliness, adventure, and a pair of mice that should live in every class's classroom.
And here they are...
During his years as a publisher, Jess Brallier became known for breaking rules and launching bestsellers. Under his creative guidance, the Planet Dexter imprint produced a string of hits including the New York Times bestselling Grossology and its sequels. Linking storytelling and gaming literacy, he launched the world’s largest kids’ site, Poptropica, and digitally published Jeff Kinney’s phenomenal Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Jess is the author of over thirty books including Who Was Albert Einstein? (NYT bestseller) and Tess’s Tree (illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds). Jess is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh (B.A.) and Boston University (M.S.).
As an illustrator in both New York and Los Angeles, Jack Keely's projects have included over thirty books for kids. The characters he created for the bestselling Grossology series have come to life in an animated film and in a video game, and as robotic performers in the record breaking international Grossology museum exhibitions. Jack is a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design (BFA) and Cranbrook Academy of Art (MFA) and has taught illustration and graphic design at several universities.
As an illustrator in both New York and Los Angeles, Jack Keely's projects have included over thirty books for kids. The characters he created for the bestselling Grossology series have come to life in an animated film and in a video game, and as robotic performers in the record breaking international Grossology museum exhibitions. Jack is a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design (BFA) and Cranbrook Academy of Art (MFA) and has taught illustration and graphic design at several universities.
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