(3) K-3 Illustrated by John McKinley. At Monster Academy, Miss Mummy's monstrous pupils undertake science experiments and search for Vampire Vic's recently lost fang. A new student's contrary behavior becomes the scariest thing in school, earning her the title "Worst Monster Ever!" (even after a plot-twist revelation about her humanity). Humorous details (e.g., Miss Mummy is cursed to speak in rhyme) and colorful pastel-hued illustrations keep the story playful and energetic.

Reviewer: Flannery Wiest

(4) 1-3 Ready Freddy! series. Illustrated by John McKinley. When his friend tells him there's one more space on her hockey team, Freddy decides to try out. So does Max the bully, and Freddy isn't sure he can compete. The lively characters are believable, but they seem older than first graders. Though not relevant to the story, a list of shark facts (Freddy loves sharks) is appended.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley

(4) 1-3 Ready Freddy! series. Illustrated by John McKinley. In Homework, first-grader (and shark expert) Freddy must find a nocturnal animal for a school report; in King, he worries that he has nothing to bring for show-and-tell; and in Tooth, Freddy is the only one in his class who has not yet lost a tooth. The predictable stories and black-and-white illustrations depict believable characters. Endnotes include related activities and shark facts. Review covers these Ready, Freddy! titles: Homework Hassles, The King of Show-and-Tell, and Tooth Trouble.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley

(4) 1-3 Ready Freddy! series. Illustrated by John McKinley. In Homework, first-grader (and shark expert) Freddy must find a nocturnal animal for a school report; in King, he worries that he has nothing to bring for show-and-tell; and in Tooth, Freddy is the only one in his class who has not yet lost a tooth. The predictable stories and black-and-white illustrations depict believable characters. Endnotes include related activities and shark facts. Review covers these Ready, Freddy! titles: Homework Hassles, The King of Show-and-Tell, and Tooth Trouble.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley

(4) 1-3 Ready Freddy! series. Illustrated by John McKinley. In Homework, first-grader (and shark expert) Freddy must find a nocturnal animal for a school report; in King, he worries that he has nothing to bring for show-and-tell; and in Tooth, Freddy is the only one in his class who has not yet lost a tooth. The predictable stories and black-and-white illustrations depict believable characters. Endnotes include related activities and shark facts. Review covers these Ready, Freddy! titles: Homework Hassles, The King of Show-and-Tell, and Tooth Trouble.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley