Customer Reviews

Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures #1: The Mount Rushmore Calamity

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I am 6 years old and Flat Stanley books are almost the best books I have ever read. I really like the adventures that Flat Stanley goes on in his stories. I have read 1 and 2 of the worldwide adventures and they are amazing books.

These stories are at a higher reading level than the Magic Tree House series, But just as fun to read. They are at a 4th grade reading level, so if your 7 year old is still at a 2nd grade reading level, these would be a little tricky, but would make a good book to read out loud.
I would also, recommend the A to Z mystery books "Mayflower Treasure hunt" and "The White HOuse, White Out! pluse lots more

And the series Capital Mysteries by Ron Roy are at a 4th grade reading level. And all have a little bit to do with the world around us and Adventure and Mysteries.

Flat Stanley's ill fate of becoming flat and not going back to normal has become a useful tool for him. In this book Stanley and his family are traveling to South Dakota to visit Mount Rushmore. The family thought this would give them an opportunity to get away from all the neighbors stares and gossip for a bit. However, things never work out quite like we expect. When Stanley's brother Arthur finds himself in a bit of trouble, Stanley steps in to save his life. In fact, Flat Stanley saves the day multiple times on one short trip. This gives him more media attention and kudos from the park ranger. It is then Stanley who speaks up to share the attention with his brother. Why you ask? Read for yourself to find out.

The book is written as an early reader chapter book. My seven year old could easily read the Flat Stanley series or have me read them to him. The adventures are a bit far fetched for children their age, but what is fiction for if not for big adventures. I enjoyed the story and the illustrations.

By Kerri J. Busteed
Author of Will's First Hunt Will's First Hunt

My seven year old son loves theses books. He can read them with very little help and help him with his imagination. I rate these books a 5.

Flat Stanley is a great read for younger boys. My 6 year old begs me to "read just one more chapter" everytime we read one of these books.

I had to buy this book after our dog ate the copy my son brought home from school. As we read it together I was impressed with the storyline and its ability to keep my six year old son's attention (that isn't always easy). I have since picked up a few other Flat Stanley books for his collection.

My niece told me about Flat Stanley and then sent me a "flat" version of herself to travel with and then write back to her and her class about where we went. It is to help the kids learn about geography. I ordered the book to get an idea of how the author of the Flat Stanley's series handled this. An interesting concept and a great way to teach the kids about places. I would not have known about the book if I had not received my assignment.

I down loaded a Stanley book as my allowence, read it to my litle bro, and he LOVED IT!!!! I think that these sieries make kids feel like-just cuase someone looks or IS diffrent- they can be nicer and nice to more people.



..... If this book was got on a KINDLE, review. NOT got on a KINDLE?? Dont.

the book had black ink smudges all over some of the pages, which made it illegible.

I am a fan of Sara Pennypacker's Clementine, but very disappointed with this book. There is way too much "cowboy" and carelessness about going into an old gold mine. I live in Nevada where there are many old gold and silver mines. We teach our students and children not to go into them as they are dangerous and you can get killed. North Dakota is not a real cowboy mecca. When I visited the area of Mount Rushmore there is a Native American influence but not really a cowboy influence like you see out west. I hope the other books in the series are a little more accurate in their information.