ljrinaldi's review
3.0
It always makes me think I read a different book when I see the other reviewers gushing over a book.
Yes, the pictures are bright and colorful, and in some places quite funny, such as the troll under the bridge with a bow in his hair.
But, really, who is this book aimed at? The message, hammered over the head, is to not drive and text. But, if this is for teenagers, then why a picture book. If this is for kids, they may be texting, but they certainly wouldn't be driving. If it is for adults, then heaven help us.
And the rhyming story. Gag me. If you are going to do rhymes, they should be short, and snappy. This story drags on. Witch texts while flying. Falls and hurts herself, and breaks broom. Tries to find someone to fix broom. Someone does. Mother takes away phone privileges. The end.
So, three stars for the bright pictures, but minus all other stars for being so heavy handed with the message. Sheesh. What was it one review said, that it was a hidden message? See, maybe there is a hidden version of the book out there that is getting four and five stars. I did not read that one.
Thanks to Netgalley for providing this book for an honest review.
Yes, the pictures are bright and colorful, and in some places quite funny, such as the troll under the bridge with a bow in his hair.
But, really, who is this book aimed at? The message, hammered over the head, is to not drive and text. But, if this is for teenagers, then why a picture book. If this is for kids, they may be texting, but they certainly wouldn't be driving. If it is for adults, then heaven help us.
And the rhyming story. Gag me. If you are going to do rhymes, they should be short, and snappy. This story drags on. Witch texts while flying. Falls and hurts herself, and breaks broom. Tries to find someone to fix broom. Someone does. Mother takes away phone privileges. The end.
So, three stars for the bright pictures, but minus all other stars for being so heavy handed with the message. Sheesh. What was it one review said, that it was a hidden message? See, maybe there is a hidden version of the book out there that is getting four and five stars. I did not read that one.
Thanks to Netgalley for providing this book for an honest review.
flaviathebibliophile's review against another edition
4.0
Having read one of the books from this series already, I knew what to expect this time going in, and I was pleased yet again!
Lee Jordan has a manner of teaching children and teens about real-life dangers in a fun and safe way. I believe that there should be more books like this!
Where Annica taught audiences about the dangers of texting and flying in Lee Jordan's other book (link above), in this book she and young readers learn about the dangers of talking to strangers on the internet. And even worse, the dangers of meeting strangers from the internet in person.
The rhymes were extremely amusing, and the illustrations were colourful and detailed. The characters are relatable, and very real, which can help in helping children/teens understand that what happens in the book, could easily happen to them if they are not careful.
I greatly enjoyed this book as an adult, and I believe that it would also be quite enjoyable for readers of all ages. I would buy this book for myself, and for my children. Highly recommended.
Lee Jordan has a manner of teaching children and teens about real-life dangers in a fun and safe way. I believe that there should be more books like this!
Where Annica taught audiences about the dangers of texting and flying in Lee Jordan's other book (link above), in this book she and young readers learn about the dangers of talking to strangers on the internet. And even worse, the dangers of meeting strangers from the internet in person.
The rhymes were extremely amusing, and the illustrations were colourful and detailed. The characters are relatable, and very real, which can help in helping children/teens understand that what happens in the book, could easily happen to them if they are not careful.
I greatly enjoyed this book as an adult, and I believe that it would also be quite enjoyable for readers of all ages. I would buy this book for myself, and for my children. Highly recommended.
flaviathebibliophile's review against another edition
4.0
I wasn’t really sure what to expect when first looking at the cover of this book, but the illustrations looked amusing, and I’ve liked witches and/or Halloween-themed things since I was a child (so I would likely have picked this book up as a kid too).
The amount of words per page makes this book seem like it is for older children, rather than very, very young ones. The rhyming was amusing, and I found the message to be very modern. It presented the consequences for using technology while driving, in a light manner, while also making it clear that what has happened to Annica is not a pleasant thing.
I found the illustrations very enjoyable. They were very unique, as well as very detailed. Every time that I flip through this book, I find that I notice a new things which I had not noticed before!
I would buy, and would also recommend this book.
The amount of words per page makes this book seem like it is for older children, rather than very, very young ones. The rhyming was amusing, and I found the message to be very modern. It presented the consequences for using technology while driving, in a light manner, while also making it clear that what has happened to Annica is not a pleasant thing.
I found the illustrations very enjoyable. They were very unique, as well as very detailed. Every time that I flip through this book, I find that I notice a new things which I had not noticed before!
I would buy, and would also recommend this book.
lilyn_g's review
4.0
This One Creepy Street book was more appealing that the other one. The bright white writing was much easier to see than the font that was used one One Creepy Street: The Spider on the Web. The rhymes flowed easily and the story was well-written for the most part. The illustrations, as usual, were wonderful. The bright colors and offbeat characters instantly draw the eye, and you can spend a minute easily just looking at all the details. My six year old enjoyed listening to me read it to her.
I love that these books set out to teach the modern child something important. There aren’t very many books out there that address issues specific to children being raised now. I applaud Lee Jordan for focusing on this niche.
There are only two things that weigh negatively against the book. First (and definitely the most important) was that it just felt a little too long. Both of us felt like it dragged on just a bit. Second, there were some punctuation errors scattered throughout that need to be tidied up.
Overall, it was fun to read, and considering the content, I would definitely recommend picking it up. It might not be the best thing ever written, but it does fill a gap that very few books do. The fact that it does it in rhyme and with cute illustrations at the same time is just a plus!
Disclaimer: Received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
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I love that these books set out to teach the modern child something important. There aren’t very many books out there that address issues specific to children being raised now. I applaud Lee Jordan for focusing on this niche.
There are only two things that weigh negatively against the book. First (and definitely the most important) was that it just felt a little too long. Both of us felt like it dragged on just a bit. Second, there were some punctuation errors scattered throughout that need to be tidied up.
Overall, it was fun to read, and considering the content, I would definitely recommend picking it up. It might not be the best thing ever written, but it does fill a gap that very few books do. The fact that it does it in rhyme and with cute illustrations at the same time is just a plus!
Disclaimer: Received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Visit Scifi and Scary's Book Reviews for many other Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller, and Kids' Books reviews.
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