  | Popcorn Bob (Popcorn Bob) Author: Rinck, Maranke | |
| Price: $20.48 | ||
Summary:
When her school "goes healthy" and her dads decide to follow suit, banning all snack foods from their house--INCLUDING POPCORN--Ellis can't possibly obey. But when she sneaks a late-night batch of illicit popcorn, she's met with more than just her favorite salty snack. One kernel refuses to pop, and soon it's sprouted a face, arms, and legs! He introduces himself as Popcorn Bob, and he is NOT in a good mood. He causes unlimited chaos for Ellis, but she actually starts to like him.
| Illustrator: | Linden, Martijn Van Der |
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| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: LG Reading Level: 2.80 Points: 1.0 Quiz: 511797 |
Reviews:
Booklist (03/15/21)
The Hornbook (00/07/21)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 03/15/2021 Young Ellis is a nine-year-old Dutch child who is so mad for popcorn that she regularly sneaks out to the shed where her dads, who have gone on a no-popcorn health food kick, have stashed the microwave. Imagine her surprise when, one day, one kernel of her intended snack swells to the size of a lemon, introduces himself as Popcorn Bob, and angrily demands to be fed. Irascible Bob tends to wander off, eat anything that comes his way, belch loudly, and explode when crossed—all of which leads to a string of embarrassing incidents and near catastrophes. Nonetheless, after a brief separation, Ellis discovers that she might want to find a way to keep her new pocket pal around. The short lines of generously spaced narrative share space on almost every page with one or more sketchy but expressive views of a scowling kernel sporting a doll-sized cowboy hat, alternating with views of a bemused protagonist, mildly caricatured grown-ups, and tidy street and country scenes. The close of this bowl of crunchy fun promises sequels. - Copyright 2021 Booklist.
