Taking Care of Trouble

by Bonnie Graves

In this funny, fast-paced middle-grade novel, fifth-grader Joel wants nothing to do with babies. He's the only kid in Junior Adventurers who hasn't passed Emergency Preparedness, and the last thing he... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0525468307
• ISBN13: 9780525468301
• Release Date: April 2002
• Publisher: Dutton Books for Young Readers
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.6" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

The next Beverly Cleary

As with Ms. Grave's other books, my eight-year-old son insisted we read this book in less than two sittings because he wanted to learn the ending. Not only is TROUBLE full of nonstop action, its dialogue, characters (and their ridiculous names), and endless mishaps are funny in a way that's highly appealing to third grade sensibilities. Joel's escapades babysitting Tucker Goodchild remind me of Beverly Cleary's talent for well-paced, rather ingenious plots, and realistic yet humorous detail. This is the kind of chapter book that hooks even a struggling reader. I would highly recommend it for fun bedtime reading.