What's Up Chuck

Reviewed by: Barbara Merritt - Scarborough School District, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: December 5, 2016

Review

Chuck Wood, a beaver, lives in the forest where he creates intricate wood sculptures that have won Best of the Forest art competition for three years in a row. Scooter Possum, also an artist, moves into the forest and wins the competition. Readers will relate to Chuck's feelings of disappointment and anger when he only wins second place. With thought and reflection, he comes to realize the importance of the artistic process and friendship so all is well. This story moves right along and will be a good transitional chapter book. The somewhat primitive style illustrations and interest and humor to the story.

Overall Book Score: good