Fancy Nancy: Saturday Night Sleepover

Reviewed by: Carla McAllister - New Gloucester Public Library, New Gloucester, Maine, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: August 9, 2016

Review

When Nancy and JoJo's parents are to be gone overnight, the girls are to spend the night at Mrs. Devine's. This will actually be fun as Mrs. Devine's name fits her well. Nancy has experience with sleepovers, having hosted one the past weekend. However, JoJo has never stayed away from home overnight and Nancy diligently prepares JoJo for the occasion. They pack everything they could possibly need, as well as earmuffs to block out strange noises, JoJo's favorite sandwich cause she is so picky, and a photograph of Mom and Dad to kiss goodnight. To Nancy's astonishment, JoJo falls asleep early and easily, leaving Nancy hearing lots of inexplicable sounds and unable to fall asleep herself. Whatever will be the solution? This new Fancy Nancy is sparkly as all the others and uses fancy words and phrases in humorous fashion so that young readers and listeners will be amused and might learn a little bit along the way without even being aware. Lovers of Fancy Nancy and all things sparkly and girly will fall in love at first sight with this offering.

Overall Book Score: very good