Best Buds Under Frogs

Reviewed by: Jeri Fitzpatrick - GNGMS, Gray, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: June 14, 2018

Review

This book has excellent voice. It is great for older middle school kids who are at a lower reading level. The story is about a new girl moving to town. She's pretty shy so making friends is hard. Lily is in 4th grade. The format of the book is each page has a picture that Lily draws, illustrations are digital, of how she interprets her world and the text of the story. She becomes friends with Darby who lives on the other side of the lake. Dabry is a fun friend to have most of the time, but Darby's best friend moves back from England. Jill has a spell over Darby, where she has these great ideas that constantly get the girls in trouble. Then she cries and tells the grown-ups that she tried to tell them not to steal candy at the store... The humor is what makes this such a great read for reluctant readers.

Overall Book Score: excellent