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jenniferreads2's review against another edition
4.0
Fun story. The illustrations really added to the story. I can see kids especially reluctant readers enjoying this.
kice7788's review against another edition
5.0
This was super cute read! I loved the drawings and how they interacted with the story! Normally chirstmas stories are all about love but this one was truly about the magic of the holiday! Even though it was a kids book it was such a great read!
aylea's review against another edition
3.0
This review originally posted at The Children's Book and Media Review
Bobbie used to love Christmas, but this year she’s certain that Christmas is bullying her so she decides to just ignore the bully. When her decision to ignore Christmas interferes to the point that her little brother is put on the Naughty List, Bobbie travels to the North Pole to talk to a half-lazy, half-Ninja Santa Claus, incontinent reindeer, rogue elves, and angry abandoned snow angels to save Christmas for her brother and the rest of the world. Because of her adventures, she learns that there is more to Christmas magic than she had previously supposed.
Similar to Wimpy Kid and other notebook books, this book helps engaged reluctant readers with comics and other illustrations. Sometimes the illustrations don’t seem to tie completely in with the text around them, making them feel unnecessary or confusing, while other times the illustrations are crucial to understanding what is going on in the story. The book’s audience has to be old enough to not be disturbed by the lazy Santa or the attacking elves, but still young enough to appreciate the book’s humor. The wild and wacky holiday adventure in this book will please readers looking for a fun Christmas story where nothing goes as expected.
Bobbie used to love Christmas, but this year she’s certain that Christmas is bullying her so she decides to just ignore the bully. When her decision to ignore Christmas interferes to the point that her little brother is put on the Naughty List, Bobbie travels to the North Pole to talk to a half-lazy, half-Ninja Santa Claus, incontinent reindeer, rogue elves, and angry abandoned snow angels to save Christmas for her brother and the rest of the world. Because of her adventures, she learns that there is more to Christmas magic than she had previously supposed.
Similar to Wimpy Kid and other notebook books, this book helps engaged reluctant readers with comics and other illustrations. Sometimes the illustrations don’t seem to tie completely in with the text around them, making them feel unnecessary or confusing, while other times the illustrations are crucial to understanding what is going on in the story. The book’s audience has to be old enough to not be disturbed by the lazy Santa or the attacking elves, but still young enough to appreciate the book’s humor. The wild and wacky holiday adventure in this book will please readers looking for a fun Christmas story where nothing goes as expected.
alexiachantel's review against another edition
5.0
A great, funny read for kids. The random illustrations were a nice touch too!
aprilbooksandwine's review against another edition
3.0
If you have a middle schooler who has already read The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and is looking for another holiday read – why not hand them The Naughty List by Michael Fry and Bradley Jackson. Read my review here
Review goes live December 2015
Review goes live December 2015
elizabethgreads's review against another edition
3.0
The Naughty list is very funny but it is also a bit silly and weird. When reading this story you have to suspend reality. I felt like it was trying a bit to hard to be funny and silly. The overall message/ lesson to this middle grade adventure book was great. It was a fun and quick read.
It was written in a mix of text and comic book like short strips. Fair warning this is not for kid who still believes in Santa.
It was written in a mix of text and comic book like short strips. Fair warning this is not for kid who still believes in Santa.
emilyreadsthings's review against another edition
4.5
The story is cute, fun, and a little heartwarming. This book is great for kids (and teens/adults that still like to read children's books!)
spaceforcewife21's review against another edition
4.0
Finished reading this with my son. It was an easy read a loud and cute. There were many laughs and the book even drew his sister into the room to listen to the story many nights.
fireyphoenix18's review
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
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