Parents' Night Fright (Invisible Inc #6) (Hello Reader! Level 4)

Levy, Elizabeth

ISBN 10: 0590603248 / ISBN 13: 9780590603249

Published by Cartwheel Books (edition First Edition), 1998

About this Item

The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Seller Inventory # 0590603248-7-1-13

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Parents' Night Fright (Invisible Inc #6) (Hello Reader! Level 4)
• Publisher: Cartwheel Books (edition First Edition)
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0590603248
• ISBN 13: 9780590603249
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Brunkus, Denise
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Fair

About this title

Synopsis

In an easy reader mystery, Invisible Inc. has a puzzle to solve when the prize-winning paper Charlene is supposed to read at Parents' Night disappears. Original.

Reviews

Grade 2-4-This fast-paced contemporary story grabs readers' attention much like a prime-time sitcom. Together, Chip, an invisible boy; Justin, who is hearing impaired and a lip reader; and Charlene, a bold, dramatic leader, solve mysteries under the banner of Invisible Inc. This series entry concerns the disappearance of Charlene's prize-winning short story that she is supposed to read at Parents' Night. The trio follows a trail of suspects and clues before apprehending the culprit. The colorful cartoon illustrations are visually appealing and help readers follow the story. However, unless youngsters are familiar with the previous books, they may experience difficulty keeping the various characters straight. Beginning readers looking for engaging contemporary stories might turn to titles in Bill Cosby's "Little Bill" series (Scholastic), which unfold at a slower pace and feature bright, dynamic illustrations.
Pam Hopper Webb, Sandpoint Community Christian School, ID
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Gr. 2^-4. When Charlene's story is chosen to be read at parents' night, she's ecstatic. Finally, she'll get her parents to focus on her instead of on her older brother. Unfortunately, when her turn comes to read, her story has disappeared. It's a perfect case for Invisible, Inc., the investigative trio comprising Charlene; Justin, whose deafness has caused him to become an outstanding lip reader; and Chip, who happens to be invisible. The mystery is very slight, but the interactions between the characters have solid appeal, and the meaty text, with plenty of quotes and descriptive passages, gives children a good opportunity to practice their reading skills. The high-quality illustrations in this Hello Reader! book are a wonderful bonus. Stephanie Zvirin