O’Hara, Mo My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish (Book #1) 198
pgs. Feiwel & Friends, 2013. $12.99. Content: Language: G (0 swears);
Mature Content: G Violence: PG.
Tom’s big
brother, Mark decides to become an evil scientist. Tom is horrified, especially
when Mark decides to experiment on a poor goldfish. He puts a toxic mix in its
fishbowl and it dies. Tom and his best friend bring it back to life with a
battery. But the fish, Frankie, is different –smarter and capable of
hypnotizing people. He is out for revenge and when Mark and his friend cause
big trouble at Tom’s school –Frankie might just be able to get what he wants
and help Tom too.
The cover of
this book is incredibly appealing, especially for reluctant readers. I found
the story a bit harsh, lots of degrading language from the big brother, introduction
of the concept of harming one’s pet, and lots of violence. The story gets more
crazy and convoluted as it goes on, and I felt totally uninterested. The character of the best friends little sister is so annoying that I couldn't bear to read her catch phrase one more time. I wouldn't add this to my school library, but its no worse than captain underpants.
EL – OPTIONAL Reviewer:
Stephanie Elementary School Librarian & Author.
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