librarianryan 's review for:

Boris the Boastful Frog by Karen J. Hodgson
4.0
dark funny medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

 
Anything you can do Boris can do better. He can gather more flies. He can catch more fish. He can do it all except blowing himself up like a toad. The outcome is not a good one. The ending of this book surprises me because it’s not happy. There are consequences for boastful actions. It just came out of nowhere and while as an adult, I enjoyed it, I can see some parents complaining.