tswanson103's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This was a really cute adaptation of such a classic children’s series. Absolutely perfect for younger age elementary students. The artwork and layout was simple and clean and easy to follow. So cute.
katiejackson's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
t33_'s review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
NOSTALGIC!
Brung back memories, read it in one seating. The same way I did as a kid.
10’s across the board
Brung back memories, read it in one seating. The same way I did as a kid.
10’s across the board
gothradiohour's review
3.0
When I was a wee-child, I devoured all of the Bailey School Kids books. Only recently did I recall their fun titles, on the drive to work one morning. Dadey and Jones are excellent examples of young reader, or early chapter books paranormal fiction. I picked this book up again recently because I got the idea that I might want to take a crack at writing a book for this demographic, and who better to learn from. Dadey and Jones have written more than 80 books in the series.
Honestly as a reader I wanted more out of it, but like I'm also a grown adult not a 3rd grader. I think the story naturally reflects the fears kids have about getting a new teacher. Hopefully this isn't promoting xenophobia with the traditional vampire troupes of Mrs. Jeepers being from Romania. I really don't like that two of the kids break into Mrs. Jeepers house. Please real children do not break and enter.
If anything, I now have the perfect character idea for Halloween this year!
Honestly as a reader I wanted more out of it, but like I'm also a grown adult not a 3rd grader. I think the story naturally reflects the fears kids have about getting a new teacher. Hopefully this isn't promoting xenophobia with the traditional vampire troupes of Mrs. Jeepers being from Romania. I really don't like that two of the kids break into Mrs. Jeepers house. Please real children do not break and enter.
If anything, I now have the perfect character idea for Halloween this year!
deepfreezebatman's review
5.0
This book is so awesome I swear it was written for me! How have I not read these books before?? Somehow I missed the Bailey School Kids series growing up :(
So far this series reminds me a lot of Louis Sachar's Wayside School series (which is equally awesome!). Can't wait to check out more Bailey School Kids books!!
So far this series reminds me a lot of Louis Sachar's Wayside School series (which is equally awesome!). Can't wait to check out more Bailey School Kids books!!