BIBLIOGRAPHY
Krosoczka, Jarret J. 2009. Lunch Lady and the Author Visit Vendetta. New York: Knopf Books for Young Readers. ISBN 9780375-86094-2
PLOT SUMMARY
After a strange author, Mr. Scribson, visits their school for a book signing, their beloved Coach Birkby goes missing. Dee, Terrence, and Hector are excited about the visit until they realize that the author isn’t a very nice guy. Lunch Lady begins investigating and finds out that the author isn’t quite what he seems. Will she be able to save their coach?
CRITICAL ANALYSIS
Krosoczka masterfully create suspense as we watch the mystery of the missing coach unfold. Poor Terrence desperately wants to try out for the soccer team, but the school jocks mercilessly tease him and tell him he doesn’t have a chance. The story is well-developed as each character plays an important role in the plot. The author is portrayed as a mean spirited man, as he complains about having to set up in the cafeteria instead of the library. Later, he refuses to sign the torn cover of Hector’s book. The kids are caring and protective, as they concoct a plan to force the author to sign Hector’s book.
Krosoczka, Jarret J. 2009. Lunch Lady and the Author Visit Vendetta. New York: Knopf Books for Young Readers. ISBN 9780375-86094-2
PLOT SUMMARY
After a strange author, Mr. Scribson, visits their school for a book signing, their beloved Coach Birkby goes missing. Dee, Terrence, and Hector are excited about the visit until they realize that the author isn’t a very nice guy. Lunch Lady begins investigating and finds out that the author isn’t quite what he seems. Will she be able to save their coach?
CRITICAL ANALYSIS
Krosoczka masterfully create suspense as we watch the mystery of the missing coach unfold. Poor Terrence desperately wants to try out for the soccer team, but the school jocks mercilessly tease him and tell him he doesn’t have a chance. The story is well-developed as each character plays an important role in the plot. The author is portrayed as a mean spirited man, as he complains about having to set up in the cafeteria instead of the library. Later, he refuses to sign the torn cover of Hector’s book. The kids are caring and protective, as they concoct a plan to force the author to sign Hector’s book.
During her investigation of Coach Birkby, Lunch Lady and
Betty end up at the author’s mansion, where the finally solve the mystery. I
love how the lunch lady’s spy tools are all food related such as: the
Cannoli-oculars, spork phone, and the Fancy Ketchup Pack Laser. She is a master
with the tools of her trade!
The comic illustrations use muted colors and bold lines,
which keeps the emphasis on the text. The drawings are not very detailed, but
they directly support the text by showing the setting and key events. For
example, the lunch lady is grateful when she falls through a trap door, landing
on a bunch of floppy bunny toys. However, as the author yells, “Attack!” she
finds that they are ready to pounce!
Krosoczka does a great job tying everything together in the
end by allowing Hector to get his book signed and Terrence saving the day with
his winning soccer kick. The best part is the bullies learning a lesson about
picking on others!
This is an excellent book for
younger and older readers. The text is easy to read, and the vocabulary is
straightforward. The large text bubbles make the dialogue easy to follow.
REVIEW EXCERPT(S)
*Starred review in Booklist: “Krosoczka has created a clever diversion this round, with appeal not just for kids but also for other children’s authors. “
*Starred review in School Library Journal: “The illustrator uses a fine line of pen and ink with touches of yellow. Balloon call-outs are large and clear and work well for beginning readers and those new to the graphic-novel format” –Lisa Gieskes
CONNECTIONS
*Invite students to design their own spy tool for the Lunch Lady.
REVIEW EXCERPT(S)
*Starred review in Booklist: “Krosoczka has created a clever diversion this round, with appeal not just for kids but also for other children’s authors. “
*Starred review in School Library Journal: “The illustrator uses a fine line of pen and ink with touches of yellow. Balloon call-outs are large and clear and work well for beginning readers and those new to the graphic-novel format” –Lisa Gieskes
CONNECTIONS
*Invite students to design their own spy tool for the Lunch Lady.
*Invite
students to read other books by Jarrett Krosoczka:
2009. Lunch Lady and the League of Librarians.
ISBN 978-0375846847
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