Broach's first book about James and his friend Marvin the beetle was written for quite a different audience. This new book is the start of "The Masterpiece Adventures" and it is delightful--just don't recommend it to older kids who read Masterpiece. Perfect for good second grade and early third grade readers, it is the story of how James goes on vacation and lonely Marvin's ensuing adventures while he is away. The art is wonderful and the story entertaining. Simple and sweet. Awesome book for the younger readers. Do you wonder which one is Marvin and which one is James? You must read the book about the mysterious world of Marvin and James. Have you ever met a beetle who was friends with a human being? What kind of world would you live in if you were friends with bugs? Do you want to wake up to be friends with a beetle who misses you when you decided to go on vacation without your best friend? Even if Marvin helped James pack for vacation, it wasn't the same. I loved this book that I think most kids in grade 1-2.
Elise Broach doesn't disappoint yet again in this early chapter book about friendship.
—Stacie
Great kids book about friendship. Second - third grade level.
—grubby81
Grades 1-2Themes: friendship, fantasySeries: book 1
—Sheriece
