Artsy-Fartsy: Book 1 (The Aldo Zelnick Comic Novel Series, 1)

I saw a review for Glitch (book 7) in Creative Child Magazine and was intrigued. I decided it'd be best to start with the beginning of the series, and I took a chance and gave three as holiday gifts in addition to getting one for my son. Feedback all around has been glowing! My son is 8, and he gets so tickled with the humor that he laughs out loud and re-reads and repeats some of the funnier lines often. The addition of the vocabulary words and funny (but accurate) glossary has been a hit, and I'm pleased and surprised that my son happily consults it. The story is engaging, spot-on for the elementary grade set, and very positive. Themes include friendship, creativity, courage, and acceptance of yourself and others---quirks and all, but it's not one bit preachy---just a very fun read. We will be reading the whole series, no doubt about it! (I've already recommended it to our county library and my son's school library.)

My 9 year old grand daughter loved it. She want the "B" book now.

My 10yo son loves this series, so that's good enough for me! Thanks Ms. Oceanak!

My 7 year old son just loves this series!The vocabulary building strategy is brilliant, and he loves looking up the (*) words in the back.They are written as the sketch-book/journal of a 10 year old boy, and they're so fun!

She absolutely loved it. A great book for a reluctant reader. Awesome. Thanks!!

My nine yr old grandson loves it and the series! Anxiously awaiting "Kerfuffle"

A friend recommended this series for my grandson. Hopefully he will enjoy reading this one and the following books, which I will order.

Great for 7 and 8 year olds. It keeps them interested and they can't wait to get the next boo in the series.