Mini Review: The Brain Full of Holes by Martin Chatterton
- Reading level: Ages 9-12
- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: Peachtree Publishers (March 1, 2010)
- ISBN-10: 156145527X
- Source: Publisher
In Chatterton’s second book featuring Theophilus Nero Hercule Sherlock Wimsey Father Brown Marlowe Spade Christie Edgar Allen Brain (aka The Brain) and his sidekick Sheldon McGlone, the two young detectives begin an investigation to find out the cause of the missing holes in their swiss cheese. In the midst of their investigation, they meet an alluring young blonde whose father is missing, as well as a host of interesting other characters including a two-headed butler from another dimension. In this book, The Brain and Sheldon are now step-brothers living in Switzerland.
Just like his previous book, The Brain Finds a Leg
Check back later for a giveaway of both of Chatterton’s books, The Brain Finds a Leg and The Brain Full of Holes
is the funniest book of poems I have EVER read. Kenn Nesbitt, the author, is so crazy! The poems aren’t dull and boring, they are full of action and fun. A few of my favorites include I Bought a New Tank for My Goldfish and My Hamster Has a Skateboard. If all poetry was this exciting, I’d definitely read more!
Today I would like to tell you about the Black Lagoon Adventures #11: The Snow Day from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler. I picked this book because we had a blizzard right before Christmas, school was canceled, and winter break started early!
Finally, the words are large and easy to read. This helps out a lot when I’m reading in bed at night! And I liked that I didn’t need to use a dictionary or ask my mom to help out with some of the words. They were perfect for a kid my age.
is an absolutely delightful read. I read it in a little over an hour during our trip to Williamsburg. There is no noticable violence or foul language, so I would easily recommend this to anyone in the 9-12 age range. I think children will enjoy the hilarious phobias definied at the beginning of each chapter (did you know there’s a valid phobia for those afraid of peanut butter!?). The author very vividly describes each of the main characters and their particular obsessions/fears. I’ll definitely be passing this on to my ten-year old. I’m sure he’ll get an absolute kick out of it!
At the age of six years old, Bran Hambric was found inside a sealed bank fault. He had no memory of how he had come to be in the vault. As a matter of fact, he couldn’t remember anything. The only clue that lead to his identity was a torn piece of paper found with him, which stated: “Bran Hambric, born June 17.” Hambric was found by Sewey Wilomas, an employee of the bank.
was a very thrilling tale. The suspense builds and builds and comes to a powerful climax near the end. I literally read this is one night, nothing was able to pull my attention away. While technically considered a YA novel it is one that can be enjoyed by adults as well. Now, I would be remiss not to mention the similarities to the Harry Potter books. They do exist, but Kaleb is able to hold is own on this one.
