What It Is About: This is a light-hearted story that I know young readers will totally eat up. Timmy Failure is running his own detective agency. He also has some competition with certain classmates. What is enjoyable and funny about Timmy, is that he isn't the "brightest" detective and the reader will definitely find humor in his thinking and actions. Timmy lives with his mother and they are facing several changes in their life. His mother has brought a new friend into their lives and they are also moving. All of these changes affect Timmy and his agency. Another unique aspect of this story is Timmy's sidekick. His companion is a polar bear. Yes, you read that right! The adventures these two have are fun, humorous, and engaging. There are also wonderful illustrations to go along with the story.
What I Thought Of It: Even though this was a 300 page book, I read it in one sitting. I found myself not wanting to put it down and to get to the end to see how it all wrapped up. It is an extremely engaging story and draws the reader in right away. Even at age 46, I enjoyed the story immensely. I know in my heart this will be a story that young readers will enjoy.
Who Should Read It: This is definitely a story that all readers can handle on their own. Any solid reader in grades three and above would be able to read this story on their own. I think it needs to be read individually because the pictures and illustrations are such a huge part of the story. As I was reading this book yesterday, I had a student in mind of who would love this story. I passed it on to him this morning and he almost didn't put it down all day. To me that says it all! Happy Reading...
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