Be My Valenslime [Paperback]

J. K. Arden (Author), Joy Allen (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 31, 2001 | Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up

Greta and Harris were best friends . . . until last Valentine's Day, when Harris played a practical joke on Greta. Now it's Valentine's Day once again, and Greta is determined to beat Harris at his own game! Greta gives Harris a big box of chocolates, which turns out to be filled with bugs. And the pranks go on! Each practical joke is announced by a "Valenslime" card. Kids will enjoy opening the envelopes and reading the lighthearted banter on each card. Be My Valenslime is anything but a typical Valentine's Day book!

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Greta and her neighbor Harris attempt to out-trick each other in Be My Valenslime by J.K. Arden, illus. by Joy Allen. The battle begins when Greta "valenslime[s]" Harris by concealing a clutch of creepy critters in a candy box. Throughout the day, the two take turns sliming each other, announcing each prank with a "Valenslime's Day" card that readers can pull out of actual envelopes. But after school, they both decide to redeem the day.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Paperback: 24 pages
• Publisher: Dutton Juvenile (December 31, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0525464689
• ISBN-13: 978-0525464686
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #655,145 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great book!, March 5, 2003

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This review is from: Be My Valenslime (Paperback)

Last St. Valentine's Day, Harris played a practical joke on Greta by sneaking a slug into her backpack, and this year it's payback time! But, when Harris retaliates for Greta's "Valenslime" practical joke, a practical joke war begins. Will this joke-conflict end their friendship? Read the book, and find out!

My 11-year-old daughter brought this book to my attention. It is extremely attractive, and includes seven message-taunts (complete with decorated envelope) that went along with the practical jokes! These envelopes make reading the book quite an adventure.

Even though the book is listed for ages 4-8, I would recommend this book for older readers who have a good sense of humor. Overall, my daughter and I both thought that this was a great book, and we both recommend it to you!