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Insects Are My Life

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My grandaughter (age 4 and a half) loves this story. All of us have felt a little at-odds with the world at times and Amanda Frankenstein is no exception. She is a strong heroine with a passion for insects. She is a "toughie" - she can jump from 3 stairs while wearing her butterfly wings and stand up to teasing in school. She is a resiliant and likeable little girl who eventually meets up with another whose passion is reptiles. I would definately check-out any offerings by this author.

I guess I am partial about liking this book. The reason is that I am the mother of the Amanda Frankenstein, whose name was used in this book. When the "real" Amanda was young, she too liked bugs. I thoroughly enjoy sharing this book with the students at my school where I teach. The students love the story and that my daughter's name is in the book. It is a special book to my family and I as well. Mrs. McDonald wrote a cute story showing how girls can like bugs and things of nature. She also showed how students can meet others who share similar likes.

I like when Amanda Frankentein loves insects so much that she tries to act like one. Amanda wants to even let bugs in her window! I like that part where Amanda finally finds a friend that is a little like herself. The illustrations are so colorful and make me feel like a part of Amanda's life.

While the story is atypical and refreshing in portraying a young female character who appreciates rather than fears insects, the artist's interpretation is trite and unimaginative. Amanda Frankenstein, decidedly plain and bespeckled, reinforces the stereotypical image of the "nerdy" scientist (entomologist).

My little girl is afraid of bugs. She loved this book--it introduced her to the idea that insects are interesting, and that it is okay to be really really excited about the world. A positive, funny and informative book.

My mom asked me to read it since she thought it was a great book. I did. And I like it. Amanda looks like any nerd in school, but she is actually really smart and cool.
She is smart because she knows everything about bugs, most of them in the story that I have never heard of. I would say she is an Einstein in the field of insects! I bet it takes a lot of hard work and a strong passion to be able to learn so much.
Amanda is cool too. Nobody tries to understand her. However, she never gives up her passion even though she often gets herself into troubles for it. That's what a real hero is about.
Well, I am glad that hero is not always lonely. At the end of the story, Amanda finally finds a bosom friend that shares the same passion with her. I like the happy ending!