Teddy Mars Almost A World Record Breaker

Reviewed by: Ann Marie Townsend - South Berwick Public Library, South Berwick, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 17, 2015

Review

This is a well written first novel for ages 8-12. Teddy is ten, has five older sisters and a younger brother. Teddy wants to break a record to get into The Guinness Book of World Records so there are many attempts and plans to break records,family dramas,friendships and a first job taking care of Grumpy Pigeon Man's pigeons. The author, a former elementary school teacher, knows her intended audience well and makes the characters realistic and full of humor. Each character has quirks and this story flows well, is realistic, and lots of fun. The black and white illustrations are well done, humorous, and further the overall fun and appeal of the book. Recommended.

Overall Book Score: excellent