Louie Takes the Stage

Reviewed by: Jill O'Connor - Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School, Brunswick, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: January 10, 2018

Review

Book two in the adventures of the eager-to-please, star-bound Louie the unicorn and this time Louie really gets himself in hot water. Not only is it the 50th anniversary of the New York School for the Performing Arts, which means a one-night only performance on Broadway, but Louie discovers that the same night is also Madame Swirler's birthday and that cranky old fairy, Louie's very favorite teacher, deserves a grand celebration whether she wants one or not (she doesn't). From an audition-gone-horribly-wrong to a lucky broken leg, Louie puts his heart and positive outlook to every situation. Will it be enough for him to step in for the usually-perfect leading man, Arnie the unicorn, help a friend tap into his inner troll, and bring just the tiniest of smiles to Madame's face? Outlook good. For those 3rd and 4th grade readers who like a challenge and who understand innuendo and sarcasm, these books are a rollicking read. The illustrations are single-color (this time blue) and are melded with black & white photographs to support the text, but only in a supplemental way.

Overall Book Score: good