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The Incredibly Dead Pets of Rex Dexter
by Aaron Reynolds
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Book: The Incredibly Dead Pets of Rex Dexter
Author: Aaron Reynolds
Book Series: Standalone
Rating: 2/5
Publication Date: April 28, 2020
Genre: MG Fantasy
Recommended Age: 12+ (animal deaths, rude comments/attitude to others)
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Pages: 224
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Synopsis: Rex Dexter is itching to have a dog. He was practically born to have one. His name is Rex, for crying out loud. It's a dog's name. Any pooch is preferable, but a chocolate Labrador is the pinnacle. The best of the best. The dream of all dreams.
When Rex's B-Day for Me-Day finally arrives, his parents surprise him with a box. A box with holes. A box with holes and adorable scratchy noises coming from inside. Could it be? Yes! It has to be! A . . . a . . .
Chicken?
Pet poultry?
How clucky.
One hour and fourteen minutes later, the chicken is dead (by a steamroller), Rex is cursed (by the Grim Reaper), and wild animals are haunting Rex's room (hounding him for answers). Even his best friend Darvish is not going to believe this, and that kid believes everything.
Rex's uninvited ghostly guests are a chatty, messy bunch. And they need Rex to solve their mysterious deadly departures from the Middling Falls Zoo before it happens again.
But how?
New York Times best-selling author Aaron Reynolds delivers a wickedly funny debut title in The Incredibly Dead Pets of Rex Dexter series.
Review: So, I liked the book ok. It had great writing, the mystery was well done, and the message about taking care of animals is great! I also liked the pacing of the book.
However, I have a big issue with the book. I thought that the book wasn’t very well suited for younger children. The main character makes many mean spirited comments about friends and family and others. The main character also doesn’t apologize for them. I thought this was an attempt at humor, but you can be funny without being rude and that rudeness shouldn’t be taught to young children. The book also had a lot of older references that young children probably won’t get.
Verdict: It was ok, but can’t recommend to young kids.
Book: The Incredibly Dead Pets of Rex Dexter
Author: Aaron Reynolds
Book Series: Standalone
Rating: 2/5
Publication Date: April 28, 2020
Genre: MG Fantasy
Recommended Age: 12+ (animal deaths, rude comments/attitude to others)
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Pages: 224
Amazon Link
Synopsis: Rex Dexter is itching to have a dog. He was practically born to have one. His name is Rex, for crying out loud. It's a dog's name. Any pooch is preferable, but a chocolate Labrador is the pinnacle. The best of the best. The dream of all dreams.
When Rex's B-Day for Me-Day finally arrives, his parents surprise him with a box. A box with holes. A box with holes and adorable scratchy noises coming from inside. Could it be? Yes! It has to be! A . . . a . . .
Chicken?
Pet poultry?
How clucky.
One hour and fourteen minutes later, the chicken is dead (by a steamroller), Rex is cursed (by the Grim Reaper), and wild animals are haunting Rex's room (hounding him for answers). Even his best friend Darvish is not going to believe this, and that kid believes everything.
Rex's uninvited ghostly guests are a chatty, messy bunch. And they need Rex to solve their mysterious deadly departures from the Middling Falls Zoo before it happens again.
But how?
New York Times best-selling author Aaron Reynolds delivers a wickedly funny debut title in The Incredibly Dead Pets of Rex Dexter series.
Review: So, I liked the book ok. It had great writing, the mystery was well done, and the message about taking care of animals is great! I also liked the pacing of the book.
However, I have a big issue with the book. I thought that the book wasn’t very well suited for younger children. The main character makes many mean spirited comments about friends and family and others. The main character also doesn’t apologize for them. I thought this was an attempt at humor, but you can be funny without being rude and that rudeness shouldn’t be taught to young children. The book also had a lot of older references that young children probably won’t get.
Verdict: It was ok, but can’t recommend to young kids.