jessalynn_librarian's review
3.0
The cover is extremely deceptive - first, there is no octopus; second, it looks sci-fi when really it's a lovely little work of not-so-long-ago historical fiction. It's about kids, and how information from the adult world filters down to them, and how you react to your neighborhood and friends and your siblings. Thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining. Rex is about 10, if I remember correctly, and I think the book could read a bit younger.
My favorite bit was when Rex manages to stay up past his bed-time, watching TV with his parents without them noticing the time, and finally he is so exhausted that he says something like, "Please! Someone tell me to go to bed!" Which is often how I feel.
My favorite bit was when Rex manages to stay up past his bed-time, watching TV with his parents without them noticing the time, and finally he is so exhausted that he says something like, "Please! Someone tell me to go to bed!" Which is often how I feel.
keytokate's review against another edition
4.0
This was such a great read. I'd love to read this to my niece and nephew this summer.
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