The fifth book about the Blossom's was a hoot - because we listened to it as a book on tape, and we acually listened to it first. It's fun to hear all the characters come to life. In this book, Vern's friend, Michael, convinces him to trespass in Mad Mary's cave. Mad Mary herself is missing, and the Blossoms are the only ones who seem to notice or care. Junior is angry with Mud, Pap's dog, because he belives that Mud has eaten the school hamster he was caring for. As usual, there's a lot going on. I liked all these books for the reason that they seem very real. The characters have plenty of flaws. They don't always do the right thing, and sometimes their mistakes are disasterous. Sounds a lot like real life. The bottom line, though, is that they are a loyal and loving, if unconventional, family, who sticks together no matter what. These would be great read-aloud books for a family, because they would interest most age groups.
4 STARS"Mud, Pap Blossom's dog is in deep trouble. Scooty, the school hamster Junior brought home for the weekend is missing--and the evidence points right to Mud. Meanwhile, Maggie and Ralphie find Mad Mary's bag and cane by the side of the road--everybody knows she'd never leave them behind voluntarily. With disappearances, kidnapping, and a possible murder, it's anything but dull at the Blossoms' this weekend." (From Amazon)I loved the Blossom family as they were crazier than my own family. I still remember reading this series one summer outside on the deck. I would start reading after lunch and chores until it became too dark to read anymore.
What do You think about Wanted... Mud Blossom (1993)?
This book is great for middle grade children. It has a lot of twists and turns because the author jumps from one instance to another and then back again. It could be hard for some readers because of this. The reader would need to have a good memory or take notes, if the reader takes a break, because the author jumps around so much. However, if the reader can keep up, this book will be hard to put down. It held my interest the entire time. It does have a few innocent kisses in the story between a couple of young children, but it is humorous as well. You will have to see for yourself. There are a few well drawn pictures in the book, so the characters really come alive for the reader. I would recommend it for older children and/or proficient readers. Check it out!
—Rose Goodwin
Junior has a surprise. It’s a big surprise. It’s a surprise for everybody – his brother Vern, his sister, Maggie, his mother, Vicki, and his grandfather, Pap Blossom. Nobody gets to know what the surprise is until Friday, because that's when the surprise happens. It’ll be such a surprise!And a great surprise it is – at least, Junior thinks so. You see, he gets to bring the school hamster, Scooty, home for the weekend. How wonderful! But the grand surprise turns sour when Scooty disappears and Mud Blossom, the family’s Retriever, is the only suspect.Can Scooty really be dead? And must Mud pay for the hamster with his life?Visit The Blithering Bookster to read the rest of my review!http://blitheringbookster.com/home/20...
—Laura Verret
