How to Outsmart an Evil Villain

by Eric Braun

Overview

The humor shines in this witty series about tricking, teasing, and tickling some of the worst characters you could meet. Reluctant readers will find much to love in these quirky titles.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781644660607
Publisher:	Creative Company, The
Publication date:	08/20/2019
Series:	How to Outsmart ... Series
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	6.55(w) x 9.05(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	530L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Fate of the World Is in Your Hands 5

Chapter 2 Know Your Enemy 9

Chapter 3 Outsmarting an Evil Villain 13

Chapter 4 Get in on the Hi Jinx 20

Other Resources 22

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2019

Gr 2–5—This playful hi-lo series depicts a range of villainous characters and imagines hypothetical situations about how kids could get the better of them. Wrongdoers range from werewolves to mad scientists, and each volume describes their traits alongside several silly scenarios about how they could be outwitted. For example, it is suggested that readers tell an evil villain that they are allergic to pizza and video games. Relevant facts and real-life connections with history and science are sprinkled throughout. The text is highly readable, with a paragraph per page and four short chapters in each book. Cartoon-inspired graphics are used liberally, making this a strong option for middle and upper elementary readers who gravitate toward "Wimpy Kid" –inspired books, but need material at a lower reading level. VERDICT These slim, lighthearted volumes will appeal to humor fans at a second and third grade reading level.

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