Recent Reads: Megabat Megastar by Anna Humphrey

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Megabat Megastar by Anna Humphrey  

Series: Megabat #5
Publisher:  Tundra Books
Publication Date:  July 25, 2023

 

Format: Hardback


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Goodreads Synopsis: 

Megabat wants to help his Daniel earn some money. But how? Easy! Become a STAR. The next laugh-out-loud book in this sweet and funny chapter book series featuring a talking bat.

Daniel's allowance is not going to cover the cost to fix his dad's phone screen, which he and Megabat broke. And he is out of ideas.

Megabat has a GREAT become famous! Famous people have lots of money.

Daniel is also grounded, and being stuck inside is pretty boring.

Megabat has no time to spend with bored Daniel, he's too busy learning the skill that will make him famous and rich.

Daniel really doesn't like Megabat's new catchphrase, or his fancy new hairdo.

Megabat will show him!

When Megabat takes things too far and ruins Daniel's mom's dinner party with his "magic show," chaos ensues . . . and Daniel is not too happy. And Megabat learns there are some things that are more important than fame and riches. Kris Easler's adorable illustrations paired with Anna Humphrey's hilarious text make for another unforgettable Megabat adventure, one that will appeal to Megabat fans and newcomers!

Megabat #2 Review | Megabat #3 Review

Review: 

The Megabat series is a really fun one for beginning/youth readers. It is pretty easy to read, and the stories are fun and adventurous. Like the others in the series, you don't need to have read the last ones to follow along. It would help but not really necessary. 

Megabat is a fruit bat that lives with Daniel, they also have other pet and animal friends in the house and yard, and they get into all sorts of adventures/ problems with. In this installment Megabat is trying to help Daniel raise money to replace Dad's phone because they broke it. Communication problems and Megabats understanding of the human world made it hard for him to understand how to become famous... so that he can make money and he tries to become famous during Mom's dinner party. It does not go well.

I think that these books are really cute, but my ongoing issue is that Megabat's speech isn't great and as a new readers/learner I feel like this might cause some problems. I like that the little bat is the main character though, it is a fun way to tell a story.

Overall - super cute, love following the animals, some of the bat-talk might be confusing to learners.