Marky & the Rat - Hardcover

Luke, Deanna

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1928777074 ISBN 13: 9781928777076

Publisher: Blessing Our World Inc & Bow Bks, 2000

Synopsis

Marky and his sister Missy come to an understanding after he catches her peeking at Christmas gifts in the guest room, then finds himself caught when he chases the class pet--a rat--into the same room.

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Kindergarten-Grade 2-Unappealing and ill-conceived readers that feature an eight-year-old boy and his family. The main plots center on everyday events in Marky's life, while an internal story involving an animal is told across the bottom of the pages. For example, in Cat, Marky is disgusted by his sister's excitement over a school dance. At the same time, he is puzzled by his tomcat Willie's behavior. In the end, Marky softens slightly toward Missy, and Willie (really a female) has kittens. There is no continuity between the main action and the subplots, which will be distracting and difficult for beginning readers. The moral presented in each story is neither clear nor compelling. Although the theme of sibling rivalry may be familiar to readers, it is treated in a tedious manner. Marky is whiny, annoying, and predictable. Additionally, the books are rife with stereotypes-complete with a bungling Dad, a fluff-for-brains sister, and a mother who is either baking or carrying a bag of groceries. Cartoon-style, pen-and-ink watercolors clutter each page. The characters are badly drawn, with bodies that are out of proportion and facial expressions reminiscent of jack-o'-lanterns. Skip these titles and put your money toward more copies of favorite easy-readers.
Carolyn Stacey, Jefferson County Public Library, Arvada, CO
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Blessing Our World Inc & Bow Bks
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 1928777074
• ISBN 13: 9781928777076
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 40
• Illustrator: Chambers Lynne