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90 pp.
| Candlewick |
October, 2018 |
TradeISBN 978-1-5362-0005-8$14.99
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1-3
Illustrated by
Matt Myers.
Popular Chuck Wood seeks Louie Ratso's advice about impressing his crush, Fluffy Rabbitski. Louie outlines a plan--while ignoring his brother Ralphie's own pleas for help with a poem contest. As in previous entries (beginning with The Infamous Ratsos), the characters entertainingly navigate real-world situations regarding friendship, loyalty, and responsibility. LaReau trusts readers to draw their own conclusions about the characters and their feelings--though playful black-and-white illustrations offer some clues.
Reviewer: Betty Carter
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
November, 2018