This book is about trying to stop McFarland English teacher from taking over the other frequency. The book was fantasy because there is weird creatures. I think the moral (if there was) is to work together even when you just met. I think the book was good because there was a lot of events. I like the book because it was very exciting. I would recommend this book to DJ because it is very adventuress and it felt like it was happening because it was part realistic because most of the events were possible. My favorite part is when Arthur’s army attacked another city. I think the main idea is trying to stop the production witch is stopping the servants from getting gold from that frequency to McFarland’s frequency. From today McFarland had been caught by Arthur’s army and Arthur is actually giving McFarland a room because he is showing his power. The next day they succeeded in escaping and Arthur’s army chased Karen and McFarland in an elevator. Then, Arthur realized that he was a fake president and the real president planned an attack on another city, then the other city fought back. Now, Karen and Ignatius teleported from the destroyed city to another frequency. To put it bluntly, this book read like a children's book on acid. The weird description of the "frequency" Iggy ends up in, the constant running away from danger, and the toilet humor! Ugh. I wanted to like it because the concept is so great, but I just couldn't. The book needed major editing and character development. I'm not sure kids will like it, simply because it's so weird. Yes, it does have a lot of action, but action isn't everything. You have to have a decent story with a good villain and a likable hero. Iggy is likeable, but there appear to be two villains and only one is really developed. I think the author/publisher was going for a Percy Jackson meets a little bit of the intrigue of His Dark Materials and The Mysterious Benedict Society. But with several unnecessary instances of swearing (the relatively minor "d-word" but watchful parents will take note!) and confusion about the audience for the book--Iggy begins to develop a relationship with a girl and mentions some of his, erm, physical sensations as a result, while later lamenting a cat's constant tendency to urinate on him-- I don't see this making it very far beyond its initial hype. Sure, boys who like potty humor will like it, but are they *that* into girls at this age? I can tell you that of the boys between 10-13 that I've known well personally-- and at this point, that's around 20-- most weren't that into girls yet. (And these are boys who are into fantasy and reading and quite mature for their age while still liking the occasional toilet joke.) So while the potty humor may tickle their funny bones and pique their interest, I think the romance, chattiness of the main character-- he over explains EVERYTHING!--, and the scattered plot will have them putting the book down almost as quickly as they pick it up. I suspect, though, that those who are fans of Paul Feig's television work, will be at least curious. And I know that some will like this book. I unfortunately did not.
What do You think about Ignatius MacFarland: Frequenaut! (2008)?
Didn't love it-hated the language especially because this book would be an elementary read.
—lauren
More annoying than entertaining. I got halfway through, but couldn't finish it.
—corey
