Bug Boy [Library Binding]

Carol Sonenklar (Author), Betsy Lewin (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up

Bring on the spiders, stinkbugs, and grasshoppers. Charlie Kaplan, "Bug Boy," thinks bugs are the best and is always on a Bug Alert for crawly creatures. But when he receives the Amazing Bug-A-View in the mail, Charlie thinks it's a joke. Then he notices that the Amazing Bug-A-View says, See the world from a bug's-eye view! Before you can say bug off, Charlie turns into a...!

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-4?Third-grader Charlie Kaplan, or Bug Boy, has a passion for every kind of insect. So when a Bug-A-View mysteriously arrives at his house, he can't resist switching it on. His pet arachnid, Spidey, crawls into the bright light. Charlie peers into the machine and when he forces his eyes open, he sees the room from an insect's point of view. In a cleverly written text, differentiated by bold print, Sonenklar describes Charlie's moves and views as Spidey. He accidentally changes into a grasshopper, then purposely into a fly so he can bug Raymond, the class brownnoser and tattletale. An episode involving Charlie's entomologist friend, Heidi, and the bombardier beetle she takes to the school's Insect Fair results in near disaster, but all works out well. Facts about insects are seamlessly integrated into the lively narrative. The black-ink sketches add interest to the breezy story line. For a winning duo, pair this title with E. A. Hass's Incognito Mosquito, Private Insective (Lothrop, 1982), a story of a bug with a human point of view.?Christina Dorr, Calcium Primary School, NY
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Booklist

Gr. 3^-6. Known to his friends as Bug Boy, Charlie has an appreciation for bugs that few of his classmates share. Much to his disappointment, even his best buddy, Suzanne, has lately begun hanging out with the "all-bugs-are-gross-and-disgusting" girls. But when someone sends Charlie a Bug-a-View, which mysteriously promises to give you a bug's-eye view of the world, life gets a whole lot more interesting. Charlie's adventures as he turns into a variety of bugs make for a fast-paced, funny read. Short, action-packed chapters with different typefaces depending on whether Charlie is bug or boy will entice reluctant readers, while the book will have special appeal to the many children who have taken a topic like bugs, baseball, or ballet to their hearts. Susan Dove Lempke --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Library Binding
• Publisher: Topeka Bindery (September 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0613113667
• ISBN-13: 978-0613113663
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,334,258 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very funny book that kids are sure to love., April 7, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Bug Boy (Hardcover)

Charlie is a likeable, ordinary kid who happens to love bugs and know just about everything there is to know about them. Then he receives a mysterious gift that enables him to turn himself into the bug of his choice -- spider, fly, grasshopper, you name it. Charlie soon learns the life of a bug can be lots of fun, and pretty terrifying -- like when his teacher's high-heeled shoes are aimed right at him. Kids will laugh themselves silly at his adventures, and learn something about bugs in the process

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bug Boy's Grandfather Proud, May 16, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Bug Boy (Hardcover)

r I am the authors father and can testify as to her humor and intelligence since she takes after her father. Fortunately she passed these traits on to her children and all who read the book will enjoy. Sol

5.0 out of 5 stars Have You Ever Wanted To Be A Bug?, April 1, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Bug Boy (Hardcover)

What's this? Charlie Kaplan turned into a bug! Find out how, by reading Bug Boy by Carol Sonenklar. It's about a boy who can turn into bugs when he gets a Bug-A-View. Charlie has many adventures while he is a bug. I liked this book because in the beginning it was suspenseful when he didn't know what the Bug-A-View was. I think it would be so cool to be a bug. The author's message is of friendship. Even though you make new friends, you don't have to give up your old ones. Charlie has some exciting adventures. How will Charlie change back into human form? Read this book and find out!