I Am Reading: Mr. Cool [Paperback]

Jacqueline Wilson (Author), Stephen Lewis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 13, 2004 | Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: I Am Reading

Kevin certainly doesn't look cool like the rest of the band -- but he's so funny and friendly it doesn't matter a bit.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Gr. 1-3. Wilson's I Am Reading title is a real change from the talking animals that so often populate easy readers. Kevin's friends Mickey, Ricky, and Nicky are forming a band, and although Kevin is well aware that the others are cool and he's not, he does have something to offer--his grandmother's basement in which to practice. As the band grows famous, Kevin feels that he should drop out, but his mates stick with him, and he becomes a fan favorite despite his limited talent. Kids in first and second grade will like reading books about cool kids who seem 12 or so, and Wilson uses this interest (and word repetition) to keep them reading. Gawky Kevin resembles the child from the movie About a Boy in his oversize hand-knit sweater, and, other than the basement, seems to have little in common with his bandmates. Still, Kevin does evolve, and there's a good message about being oneself. Ilene Cooper
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Children's Literature
This "I Am Reading" book would appeal to older readers because of its subject matter, but the text is modest for newly independent readers of any age.

School Library Journal
All of the stories offer clear and simple texts with appealing plots. The splashy, cartoon illustrations do an excellent job of supporting the narratives. Edgier and more interesting than the titles in the "Hello Reader" series (Scholastic), these books are solid additions.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Kingfisher (May 13, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0753458225
• ISBN-13: 978-0753458228
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,584,239 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars are you cool?, October 14, 2004

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Melissa Sack (georgia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I Am Reading: Mr. Cool (Paperback)

Mr Cool is all about a young boy named Kevin who is thinks he's not very cool. He has friends, Ricky, Micky, and Nicky that are "cool". They look cool, dance cool, and dress cool. They start a band and Kevin really wants to join! They decide, after much thought, that he may join them. The band gets famous and gets a record del but there is one problem! The manager doesn't think Kevin is "cool" enough for the band. Find out what happened when the fiends take a stand and let the manager know that Kevin will be in the bad or they will not take the deal!


The book was quick and easy to read. Young readers will enjoy the cute illustrations. This is also a grea friendship theme story for classroom read alouds.


I would recommend this book to kids 5-8. It is part or the "I am Reading" series.

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So Adorable!, September 28, 2000

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This review is from: Ten Little Monsters (Hardcover)

This is one of the CUTEST preschool books I've ever read! 10 Little Mosters is an exceptional read for little ones--with amazing pictures and cute lyrics, it completely keeps the child's attention all the way through... I definitely think this short book is a keeper for any preschooler! :)