CHAPTER BOOK: Troubling Tonsils! by Aaron Reynolds & Peter Brown
ABOUT THE BOOK
Jasper the Rabbit is back! A little older and wiser, he collects creepy stories to share as cautionary tales. If you’re ready for some chills and chuckles alike, tune in as Jasper weaves the yarn of Charlie Marmot and the particular pickle he found himself in.
See, Charlie here has a his tonsils have become infected and have to come out. No biggie, right? But when he decides he wants to keep them in a jar for show and tell, things get creepy… First, strange slurping sounds in his room keep Charlie awake the night before his surgery. Then, he goes to the doctor only to be told his tonsils are already gone! Could it be they’re out for revenge?
Join Jasper and Charlie in this first Creepy Tale chapter book and learn from Charlie’s mistakes before it’s too late!
REVIEW
As in his Jasper Rabbit picture books, Reynolds presents students with a creepy story, this time in chapter book form. With the same creepy vibe combined with Brown's deliciously striking illustrations, Reynolds has another winner on his hands. Even the ending will leave the reader with a strong dose of confusion and creeped-out feelings. No happy endings to be found here. But for young readers who enjoy scary books this new series opener will fit the bill. Reynolds has a knack for taking innocuous objects and making them scary. Tonsils can be a pain but don't usually track one down and put one in a jar for show-and-tell. Many children will clamor to read this book; more sensitive readers may wish to avoid. Highly recommended for the right reader.
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