The DATA Set: March of the Mini Beasts

Rating: My Bookshelf

Young readers will enjoy the fast paced, cooperative science-loving team as they adventure in these sci-fi novels.

Things I like:

• Enthusiasm for science
• One boy’s family is Hispanic, and the mom uses a couple Spanish words (e.g. “Bueno,” “Chiquita”)
• The main character agrees to help his mom by watching his little sister while mom makes breakfast
• Frequent illustrations and large type make this a great, manageable read for young ones (see sample below).

Minor Hesitations:

• The boy is slightly ride when his mom offers pancakes: ”In a minute, mom.” Rather than “yes, please, in a minute.”
• Stranger danger: the kids enter a strange scientist’s house with no adult permission or supervision.

A quick reminder of stranger danger would be a good complement to this otherwise clean and exciting adventure.