A review by library_kb
Charlie & Frog by Karen Kane

adventurous mysterious sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

I listened to an ALC via @Libro.fm's program for Educators. I did enjoy this one. It definitely has the characterization/voice of a Roald Dahl novel (something about the cadence of the writing and the parents/grandparents). It features American Sign Language prominently as part of the story takes place at a School for the Deaf and Frog is deaf, so Charlie needs to learn sign language as the story progresses. This would be a good mystery for 4th-6th grades--even though it is more focused on the characters and friendships than the actual mystery.