Official Review: Adventures with Hood Shortiez

[Guda Lydia]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Adventures with Hood Shortiez" by Creola Thomas.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Salle and Sharie are the girls and brains of a group of mischievous young friends. Marion, Ryan, and Stinky are the boys. Stinky is the youngest at eight, and the rest are between twelve and fifteen. One day, two weeks before the end of seventh grade, their day takes a terrible turn when an explosion rocks the science lab after the boys mixed chemicals that violently reacted. The principal, who is not new to their shenanigans, gives them a seemingly impossible punishment, which they have to complete within a limited timeline, or face summer detention and transfer to a public school.

As they walk back home while thinking of ways to talk to their parents, they notice moving shadows that lead them to a dazzling light illuminating a wall. Curiosity wins over good judgment, and they reach to touch. They emerge in a strange and cheerful world, where every dream comes to reality just by the mention of it. All but Salle are immediately captivated and immersed in the world. The ever-cautious Salle, however, thinks it is all too good to be true. She begins noticing some inconsistencies with the world and tries to alert her friends. Ultimately, their friendship, resilience, and wit will be put to the test as they navigate this mysterious sphere.

Adventures with Hood Shortiez by Creola Thomas is an engaging and interactive book. The introduction is instantly captivating and draws the reader into the unfolding events. The vivid description of the scenes like the science lab or the strange land makes it easy to visualize and experience every detail. The character development is excellent, and their physical and personality attributes are easy to recognize. Each character feels authentic, and the reader gets to understand and resonate with their actions. The story also incorporates sarcasm, humor, and funny comparisons, like, when stating that the principal has eaten a few more doughnuts than salads and done more socializing than exercising.

My favorite aspect of the read is the whimsical and fun chapter headings. The title of the first chapter, for instance, is ‘The most disastrous, outrageous, downright ridiculous day of my life'. This helps in vocabulary build-up, apart from the fun aspect of it. There is nothing to dislike about the read; it is full of mystery and contains twists that will leave you on edge and in suspense. I equally love how each character has a significant purpose that ties and completes the story.

The book is excellently edited; I did not find any grammatical or spelling errors. The language used is simple and free of any profanity or sensitivity. Additionally, the sentences are short, clear, and with simple words. Adventures with Hood Shortiez has various life lessons within the story. The group is diverse in race, gender, and Sharie is deaf. They communicate with her using sign language, and she is just as agile and active. The story also discusses sexuality and good judgment when it comes to dating at that tender age. It, therefore, deserves a rating of 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend the novel to children aged between ten and sixteen looking for a compelling adventure story.

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[smolbird]

This book sounds like a good read. Thanks for the descriptive review!

[KHRISTINAROSE]

This book sounds like a good read. Thanks for the descriptive review!

[Pluma]

This book sounds like a lot of fun, with some good life lessons woven in as well. Thanks for the insightful and detailed review!

[shreyagupta]

The book sounds amazing. Thanks for a well put together review.

[Drianie]

You make everything about this book sound amazing! The plot sounds so fun and adventurous, and the group of friends seems like diverse, likable characters. I'm sure young readers will have fun with this one. Thanks for the excellent review!

[Rayah Raouf]

This sounds pretty good. Your review is detailed and I liked what you pointed out. Books like this seem to be just perfect for a young teen. A bit of adventure and good morals. Beautiful. Thank you for your review.

[Guda Lydia]

This book sounds like a good read. Thanks for the descriptive review!

Thank you for your kind comments.

[Guda Lydia]

This book sounds like a good read. Thanks for the descriptive review!

Welcome. Thank you for your kind comments.

[Guda Lydia]

This book sounds like a lot of fun, with some good life lessons woven in as well. Thanks for the insightful and detailed review!

It was indeed a fun and adventurous read. Lots of positives. Thank you.

[Guda Lydia]

You make everything about this book sound amazing! The plot sounds so fun and adventurous, and the group of friends seems like diverse, likable characters. I'm sure young readers will have fun with this one. Thanks for the excellent review!

Thank you for your kind comments. It is indeed a fun and exciting book. The diversity of the group, lessons all add to the positive nature of it.

[Guda Lydia]

This sounds pretty good. Your review is detailed and I liked what you pointed out. Books like this seem to be just perfect for a young teen. A bit of adventure and good morals. Beautiful. Thank you for your review.

Welcome and thank you for your kind comments. This is truly a helpful and fun book. Lessons are many and the humor. Perfect for the age group.

[WADonnelly]

A detailed and compelling review, a pleasure to read. Sounds like a good book will lots to offer.

[Dartemis]

I was already intrigued by the plot, but now I want to read this book on the knowledge that it has a wide and diverse cast of characters to it. Sounds like it brings together the best of both worlds. Thanks for the wonderful review.

[NetMassimo]

This seems like a nice novel for kids that addresses important issues in ways easy to understand for them. Thank you for your great review!