Boots and Pieces

by Emily Ecton

Book Overview

Her big sister bosses her around; her mom makes her dog-sit Mr. Boots, the family's well-dressed Chihuahua; and she's convinced a strange and squishy swamp creature that lives down at the lake is... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1416961674
• ISBN13: 9781416961673
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.0" x 7.4"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

From J. Kaye's Book Blog

Stacy Sizemore ends up missing. The sheriff said she was rocking climbing and fell. Now she's dead. When Arlie was at a dentist's appointment, she overheard the sheriff saying what really happened. She tells her friend Ty and the investigation begins. It turns out there is a Gummy Bear looking monster with a tentacle that dissolves most everything it touches. It leaves a couple of pieces behind. With school prom coming up, Arlie is sure the monster will show up and dissolve as many people as possible. Ty comes up with a plan and they both stake out the prom. The end didn't turn out exactly as planned. This book is fun, adventurous and flat out odd. I loved it. BOOTS AND PIECES is the first book in this series. THE CURSE OF CUDDLES MCGEE is the second.

Lively and engaging

The story line is bit complex for my 6 year old but over all it has an engaging plot and is very easy to read. By breaking down the length of the chapters into smaller segments we are going to be able to work through the book without added frustration. It's defiantly geared for 9 and older, but enjoyable for younger crowds none the less.

Fun! Good for the 12 and up crowd!

Depending on the style of book your child enjoys will obviously determine whether or not you pick up this book. If they can't get enough Goosebumps or night time horror stories, then Boots & Pieces will be right up their alley. Packed full of mystery, murder and intrigue yet spoken in the younger, goolish tone that I remember growing up. The story is easy to follow and keeps them reading, It will bring about some hair raising moments which is followed by some much needed light hearted humor. I thought the author packed a lot of entertainment in Boots and Pieces. My 12 year old daughter and I had a blast reading it. If you don't want your younger child hopping in bed with you night after night, then I suggest giving the book to 12 and up. Four stars!

Enjoyed

Boots and Pieces is easy reading, fast paced & funny. Found it difficult to put down. Enjoyed it and would recommend

Review from grandaughters

I decided since this was a book for 9 to 12 year olds I would read it to my grandaughters and let them help me review it. I would like to say they actually sat thru the whole thing and were waiting to hear what happened. Every night they would ask for just a little more, so I finished it sooner than I was expecting. They can't wait for another book. If you have cildren they will love this book.