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School Library Journal
Gr 2–4—With a nod to the 1970s television show Charlie's Angels, Hoena features three girls, known collectively as Carly's Angels, who interview, write, and take photos for their school newspaper. The mysterious Carly, who is only seen in silhouette but is really the editor-in-chief, gives them news scoops. In this story, the three investigate the sudden arrival of super-sized bees and discover that the science club has dumped their failed toxic slushie formula into the school pond. Profiles of Carly, the three girls, the author, and the illustrator, as well as discussion questions, writing prompts, and a glossary, are appended. Carly's Angels reads like a television script with cartoon-style illustrations. While the environmental theme is commendable, the story is not memorable.—Marilyn Ackerman, Brooklyn Public Library, NY
Children's Literature - Kathie M. Josephs
Bees are attacking children at school. They seem bigger than usual and whoever is stung gets a blue tongue (or do they?).The Carly's Angels are the stars on the school newspaper and a mysterious phone call gives them a big tip for a front-page story. They put their heads together and plan out their agenda. The first thing they do is to go to Wally's Pond where several students have been stung. There, they see blue stuff in the water and when Gillian put a small amount in her mouth, she says it taste like bad slushie, and her tongue turns blue. The girls talk at lunch and realize that whoever is doing this, is polluting the water and making the bees 100 time their normal size. They also realize what a huge effect this could have on the environment. Their search includes spying on the school's science club. Further investigation solves the mystery, and the story hits the front page of the newspaper. This is a delightful book for both boys and girls. The author does a great job of introducing the characters and by the end of the book, makes the whole situation plausible. The author includes a mini-biography on each of the Carly's Angels, the author, and illustrator. There are also discussion questions, writing prompts, and a glossary. This is a fun book to read! Reviewer: Kathie M. Josephs
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781434230652
  • Publisher: Capstone Press
  • Publication date: 2/1/2011
  • Series: Graphic Sparks Series
  • Pages: 40
  • Age range: 7 - 10 Years
  • Product dimensions: 5.80 (w) x 8.80 (h) x 0.20 (d)

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