Floors written by Patrick Carman is about a boy named Leo, whose Dad is a janitor at the hotel. The Whippet hotel is eccentric because of all of the strange rooms that are inside. Very wealthy and strange people usually stay there. The owner of the hotel Merganzer mysteriously disappears for 100 days, and there are boxes left out for Leo. Each box leads Leo to more secret rooms. It is up to Leo to solve the mystery. The theme of this story is to not be afraid to take chances; it may lead to lots of adventure. Leo was brave enough to solve the mystery of what happened to Merganzer and the hotel. It is a fantasy mystery adventure book, so it can teach kids to dream big, and imagine the impossible. Because this book is entertaining in involves imagination, this would be another book that I would read to my class for leisurely fun. I would also include it in my classroom library, because it is a Newberry winner. My favorite book, this is definitely it. 272 pages of imagination. Leo lives in the Whippet Hotel and he's the maintenance man along with his father. The Whippet Hotel, however, is unlike many hotels you may have visited. Each room is full of surprises, each with an unbelievable theme. From the robot room with actual robots to an entire room made of cake, this hotel exceeds the standards. Leo, having worked at the hotel for years, soon finds an odd box in the elevator for him. Little does he know that more boxes are to follow, and that the entire future of the Whippet hotel depends on him. From hidden floors to a plan to sabotage the hotel, Leo finds himself discovering new things about the hotel every day. Can Leo save the hotel?This is the third time I've read this book. It gets better every time! I love the imagination put into this book, as well as the creation of the world. The personality of Leo, Remi, and especially Ms. Sparks are incredibly distinct, and I loved the way that Patrick Carman crafted the chapters and the writing. I would recommend this to everyone- even adults!! I could not put this down. Best book ever!
What do You think about Floors (2011)?
Fun book for kids filled with quirky characters.
—JustMeKY
