Ripley's Believe it or Not: Special Edition 2010
Citation: Ripley's Belive it or Not: Special Edition 2010. Scholastic, 2009.
Plot:
I see boys (and some girls) hauling the Ripley's books around campus all the time. During silent reading, I'm always having to shush boys that giggle or have to share an outrageous picture with a friend. Thus, it is only appropriate that I read one. I have to say, it is very intriguing. The text is almost like a world record book for fascinating, documenting tongue lengths, fascinating foods, toilet seats, tattoos, and everything else a tween boy would want to stare and giggle at. Some pictures are definitely gross, making this right up their alley. Some stories are a bit tamer, but all fascinating.
Review:
I definitely see the appeal of the book. Also, philosophically I am a proponent of children reading and appreciating the reading they do. While this is not exactly a traditional fiction book with a plot, it is in fact reading. So, with that in mind, I think it is a great book. Usually with boys that won't (or don't) read, I find that a Ripley's book or a Cirque du Freak can get me through the 40 minutes of SSR with them, and maybe even turn them into a reader. As long as the instructor can manage the ensuing noises that usually accompay the book such as, "EW!" or, "UGHHH!" or, "GROSS!" or my favorite, "Mrs. D, you HAVE to see this."
Ages: 9 and up
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