James to the Rescue (2015)

Series: "The Masterpiece Adventures" | Author: Elise Broach | Illustrator: Kelly Murphy | Publisher: Henry Holt and Company | Ages 6-9

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The Masterpiece Adventures are companion books to Elise Broach and Kelly Murphy's E. B. White award-winning and New York Times best-selling novel Masterpiece.

In this Masterpiece Adventure, the second in a companion series for younger readers from bestselling author Elise Broach, Marvin the beetle is going collecting with his family. All is good and well until Uncle Albert gets hurt. Marvin needs James's help to save Uncle Albert before it's too late. This young chapter book captures the miniature world of Marvin the beetle and his special friendship with James.

James to the Rescue received a Fall 2015 Junior Library Guild Selection.

From Kirkus Reviews: "The characters have distinct personalities, the story is well-paced, and the focus on unlikely alliances and mutual trust suffuses the tale with warmth. Full of drama and heart, this is the kind of series that can show newly independent readers the power of a good story."

From The Horn Book: "The possibilities for adventure are endless, and young readers and teachers looking for a quick, satisfying read (and read-aloud) for the early primary grades will enjoy this installment and look forward to many more."

From Booklist: "Broach strikes just the right tone in the dialogue and narrative, giving the beetles distinct personalities and dilemmas but always returning to the interspecies friendship at the heart of the series . . .Wonderful fare for transitional readers."

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