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James to the rescue / Elise Broach ; illustrated by Kelly Murphy.
Joining his family to collect discarded things that they can put to use, little Marvin the beetle enlists James' help to save an injured Uncle Albert.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781250103789 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 104 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
- Edition: First Square Fish edition.
- Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Square Fish, Henry Holt and Company, 2017.
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| General Note: | "Christy Ottaviano Books." |
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| Subject: | Beetles > Juvenile fiction. Human-animal relationships > Juvenile fiction. Friendship > Juvenile fiction. Collectors and collecting > Juvenile fiction. Rescues > Juvenile fiction. |
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Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Portage la Prairie Regional Library.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portage la Prairie Regional Library | J BRO v. 2 (Text) | 3675000207038 | Junior Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews 2015 November #2
Marvin (a beetle) and his friend James (a boy) return in the second volume of the Masterpiece Adventures early chapter-book series, based on characters in Broach's Masterpiece (2008). Finally old enough to join their fathers when they go "collecting," scavenging the humans' apartment for reusable items (a lost button = a beetle-size table), Marvin and his annoying cousin Elaine are determined to discover treasures, and they do. But when Uncle Albert is seriously injured, only Marvin knows where to go for help. Kids will be fascinated by the tiny characters' adventures and their creative repurposing of items, just as earlier readers enjoyed Mary Norton's The Borrowers (1952) and John Peterson's The Littles (1967). Broach strikes just the right tone in the dialogue and narrative, giving the beetles distinct personalities and dilemmas but always returning to the interspecies friendship at the heart of the series. Though not seen for review, the finished art will be two-color pen-and-ink pictures, as in the first volume, The Miniature World of Marvin & James (2014). Wonderful fare for transitional readers. Copyright 2014 Booklist Reviews. - Horn Book Guide Reviews : Horn Book Guide Reviews 2016 Spring
Beetle Marvin is going collecting in the Pompadays' apartment, where the beetles live behind a kitchen cupboard. When Uncle Albert is accidentally cut by a pair of nail scissors, Marvin enlists the aid of his best friend, human James. Broach, aided by Murphy's frequent black-and-white illustrations, has created another story that beginning chapter-book readers can read and also want to read. - Horn Book Magazine Reviews : Horn Book Magazine Reviews 2015 #5
There is something universally compelling about little critters having their own world, mostly hidden from adults (witness the staying power of the Littles, the Borrowers, and the Doll People), and Broach and Murphy (The Miniature World of Marvin and James, rev. 5/14) are back with another such story for new chapter-book readers. Marvin, a lovable beetle, is excited: he and his cousin Elaine are going collecting for the first time with Papa and Uncle Albert in the Pompadays' apartment, where the beetles live behind a cupboard in the kitchen. When the other three all find treasures (a dime, a tack, and some used chewing gum), Marvin feels low. He eventually finds something interesting, but no one knows what it is. Then Uncle Albert is accidentally cut by a pair of nail scissors, and Marvin must enlist the aid of his best friend, the human James, who is both sensible and caring. Finding a story that beginning chapter-book readers can read and also want to read is no easy task, but Broach, aided by Murphy's frequent detailed black-and-white illustrations, has created just that. The emotional connection between James and Marvin is clear, and the exciting plot compels readers to keep turning the pages. What did Marvin find that is so valuable to James? Will Uncle Albert survive his injuries? The possibilities for adventure are endless, and young readers and teachers looking for a quick, satisfying read (and read-aloud) for the early primary grades will enjoy this installment and look forward to many more. robin l. smit Copyright 2014 Horn Book Magazine. - Kirkus Reviews : Kirkus Reviews 2015 August #2
The second installment in The Masterpiece Adventures series, which stars a human boy named James and his best beetle friend, Marvin, this early chapter book finds Marvin on a very important mission. Marvin has finally been invited to go collecting! He will join other members of his family as they roam James' family's apartment looking for treasures to bring back to their little home in the cupboard. Marvin might be a beetle, but his emotions are all too human and economically communicated as he moves from ambition to jealousy of his cousin (who has scored a shiny dime!) to concern about his uncle, who has been impaled by a pair of nail scissors. After the accident, Marvin knows he must ask James for help, and his confidence is rewarded when James bandages the hurt beetle and gently carries him home. In return for the kindness, Marvin decides to return the only thing he had found on his first collecting mission, a small, pointy black item that turns out to be James' prize sha rk tooth. The characters have distinct personalities, the story is well-paced, and the focus on unlikely alliances and mutual trust suffuses the tale with warmth. Full of drama and heart, this is the kind of series that can show newly independent readers the power of a good story. (Fantasy. 6-8) Copyright Kirkus 2015 Kirkus/BPI Communications.All rights reserved. - School Library Connection : School Library Connection Reviews 2016 January
Marvin and James are back! This early chapter book follows the first book in The Masterpiece Adventures series. Intended for younger readers, these books are companions to the middle-grade mystery, Masterpiece (Henry Holt, 2008). Documenting the heartwarming friendship between a boy and a beetle, this installment takes readers on Marvin the Beetle's first treasure hunt. When disaster strikes, Marvin turns to his human friend to help save the day. Murphy's simple pen-and-ink drawings accompany the short chapters with easy-to-read sentences. This is a great choice for the beginner or reluctant reader, and an excellent illustration of the power of friendship.
- Grades 1-2 - Tammie R. Soccio - Recommended
