Such a cute book. Finchosaurus is about a boy who cannot sit still, who loves dinosaurs, and wants to help. In the beginning of the story he finds a note that says "help" on it and he makes it his mission to help whomever has left it but doesn't know who. Over the course of the last few months of school he tries to help as many of the kids in his class as possible and realizes that everyone needs a little help somehow, including himself.
The book is written very well, I really liked the flow and how the plans all came together. Finch, the main character, is thoughtful, but also just a kid and the author portrayed that really well. I think kids and parents should be reading this book, it put a lot of things into perspective and I think the story was so inspirational.
The book is pretty short and even includes some flip art in the bottom corner which I had a lot of fun playing with when I needed a quick reading break. The chapters are also short so this would make a good read-together at bedtime kind of book.
Praise for FINCHOSAURUS
"...If it's anything like the last (In Memory of Gorfman T. Frog), it's worth discovering." ―Elizabeth Bird, School Library Journal
"An amusing, empowering tale that should appeal especially to middle schoolers with abundant energy." ―Kirkus Reviews
Praise for Gail's Previous Middle Grade Novels
THE WAFFLER
“A solid middle-grade choice—no waffling necessary.” —Kirkus Reviews
“The book captures the pains and pleasures of being both a twin and a fourth-grader.” —Booklist
WHAT'S BUGGING BAILEY BLECKER?
“Andrew Clements fans will enjoy this school story, too.” —Horn Book
“Bailey is emotionally authentic, with an individualistic voice and a strong streak of stubbornness, of which she is particularly proud.” —Publishers Weekly
“Purposeful in a lighthearted way but guaranteed to make your head—scalp and brain—itch!” —Kirkus Reviews
IN MEMORY OF GORFMAN T. FROG
"Middle-graders will celebrate as Josh learns to use his personal “pause” button to stop talking long enough to keep out of trouble. Obvious appeal, particularly to fans of Andrew Clements’s work.” —Kirkus Reviews
About the Author
Gail Donovan
is the author of the middle-grade novels The Waffler, What’s Bugging
Bailey Blecker?, and In Memory of Gorfman T. Frog, which was named a New
York Public Library Best Books for Children. She is also an author for
the Rainbow Fish & Friends picture book series based on the
bestselling books of Marcus Pfister. Donovan, who was born and raised in
Connecticut, lives in Maine with her husband and two daughters, where,
in addition to writing children’s books, she is a library assistant at
the Portland Public Library.
PHOTO CREDIT: TOM BELL
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