- Hardcover: 160 pages
- Publisher: Dutton Children Books (Jan 25 2001)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0525464522
- ISBN-13: 978-0525464525
- Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 14.5 x 2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 340 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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From School Library Journal
Grade 4-6-Adam and his friends are mortified when a girl comes out for soccer practice. Worse yet, Shelley is a great player who shows every sign of making the team. When the boys drive her away, Adam is her only defender. So, when the coach insists that the boys get her back before he will hold practice, the others turn to Adam for help. His fumbling efforts to make up with Shelley are misunderstood by almost everyone, including his friend Kim. As in Soccer Shock (1991; o.p.) and Shark Shock (1994; o.p., both Dutton), the protagonist often seeks advice from his talking freckles, Gilbert and Frankie, whom he contacts by "re-energizing" his eardrums via electric shock and then climbing into the bathtub. The freckles are rather like a dermal Odd Couple and their suggestions for dealing with Adam's girl troubles cause more trouble than they solve. While the fantasy element is amusing, it is not sufficiently explained for readers unacquainted with the previous books. Flashbacks give some history of the relationship between Adam and his chatty spots, but never manage to make the situation seem real. Readers who enjoyed the first two books will like this one, but others may be confused.
Elaine E. Knight, Lincoln Elementary Schools, IL
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Elaine E. Knight, Lincoln Elementary Schools, IL
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Booklist
Gr. 3-6. The stress of starting middle school goes up a notch when the protagonist of Soccer Shock (1991) and Shark Shock (1995) confronts math and soccer team tryouts and the stirrings of unfamiliar feelings toward a girl, Kim. Adam's life grows even more complicated when another girl, Shelley, tries out for the soccer team and proves to be a better player than Adam. Adam wants to be friends with Shelley, but he doesn't want her to beat him out of a spot on the team. On top of that, it seems Adam is always unintentionally hurting Kim's feelings. As in previous adventures, he seeks advice from the freckles on his knees, but in order to be able to hear what they have to say, he has to receive a mild electric shock: he exposes himself to the current in an electric fence. This bizarre aspect of the story sets a somewhat disturbing example; it is also the plot's weak point. But there's still enough to recommend here. Humor, interesting characters, and a believable portrayal of the complexities of sixth-grade life will pull children through the plot's twists and quirks. Most readers will be amused by Adam's conversations with the opinionated freckles; some will go beyond that to realize that Adam's thoughtful decisions are the result of his integrity, which is bolstered by his family's support. Ellen Mandel
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5.0 out of 5 stars
An involving story without easy solutions,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Shelley Shock (Hardcover)
Adam thinks his freckles can talk and help him with problems; but middle school introduces girl problems and one girl in particular - a soccer star who invades the boys-only team and changes their lives. His freckles don't offer easy solutions in this involving story.
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An involving story without easy solutions,
By Midwest Book Review - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Shelley Shock (Hardcover)
Adam thinks his freckles can talk and help him with problems; but middle school introduces girl problems and one girl in particular - a soccer star who invades the boys-only team and changes their lives. His freckles don't offer easy solutions in this involving story.
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