As part of the "I Can Read" series, this story presents the hilarious tale of Bradley Harris Pinkerton as he devises plan after plan to irritate his sister. Diane Z. Shore uses humor as she compiles a story from this younger brother's perspective. Bradley knows what buttons to push in order to annoy his sister. Whether it is hiding his pet snake in the bathroom as his sister takes a shower, destroying and rearranging his sister's bedroom while she is not there, or interfering with his sister's phone calls, Bradley has a list of tricks up his sleeve to drive his sister up the wall.
Second and third grade boys will be entertained by the slapstick humor in this story. Practical jokes mentioned in the story are sure to draw attention. Girls reading this story may reel at some of the outrageous plans Bradley puts into place. I thought it was clever of the author to include a disclaimer at the beginning of the story to all the younger brothers out there: "NOTE: Do NOT let your sister read this book."
However, despite Bradley's deviousness, he also knows how to return to his sister's good graces. His handwritten apology letter tugs at his sister's heartstrings, and he's forgiven for the time being...until the alarm clock he hid in his sister's room goes off at 3:00 in the morning.
This book would be a good read for those beginning to read more challenging and engaging books. Although this book could be read by the teacher around April Fools Day, I think a child would benefit more by reading this story by himself or herself. It will definitely be a library book I recommend to boys in the second and third grade. I would not want to be their older sisters though after they finish reading this book...SISTERS: BE WARNED!
Second and third grade boys will be entertained by the slapstick humor in this story. Practical jokes mentioned in the story are sure to draw attention. Girls reading this story may reel at some of the outrageous plans Bradley puts into place. I thought it was clever of the author to include a disclaimer at the beginning of the story to all the younger brothers out there: "NOTE: Do NOT let your sister read this book."
However, despite Bradley's deviousness, he also knows how to return to his sister's good graces. His handwritten apology letter tugs at his sister's heartstrings, and he's forgiven for the time being...until the alarm clock he hid in his sister's room goes off at 3:00 in the morning.
This book would be a good read for those beginning to read more challenging and engaging books. Although this book could be read by the teacher around April Fools Day, I think a child would benefit more by reading this story by himself or herself. It will definitely be a library book I recommend to boys in the second and third grade. I would not want to be their older sisters though after they finish reading this book...SISTERS: BE WARNED!
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