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Monday, April 27, 2015

Billy Coatbutton and the Wheel of Destiny by Michael James Ploof ★★★☆☆


Billy Coatbutton and the Wheel of Destiny (The Sock Gnome Chronicles, #1)A good, quick read for kids.
Fiction – Juvenile - Fantasy
48 pages
Age level: 9-13 Grade level: 4-8
Publication Date: 2012
The Sock Gnome Chronicles #1

Billy Coatbutton, a Sock Gnome, must pass his first test of mastery to become a hunter like his dad. With one spin of the Wheel of Destiny Billy is sent on the adventure of his life, challenging him in unexpected ways.
This book is written in the grand tradition of the Borrowers complete with its own mythology and cute adventure story. The narrator directly addresses the reader and the writing and vocabulary are both very appropriate for the age level. I love the overall message about doing right for its own sake and looking after the overall good and not just personal selfish ambition. Also this is a quick read and great for kids with short attention spans who might otherwise struggle to read longer books.

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