Enemy Pie by Derek Munson Illustrated by Tara Calahan King
Online Link: StoryLineOnline - Enemy Pie
Overview: A young boy is looking forward to what should have been the perfect summer. His hope is ruined when Jeremy Ross moves into the neighborhood and becomes his top (and only) enemy. The young boy tells his dad about his enemy and they make an enemy pie to get rid of him.
Target Audience (according to amazon.com: Preschool - 7
Reading Level (according to lexile.com):
Lexile Measure AD330L
Overall Rating 25/28:
- I chose to give the book a 2/4 in diversity because although the characters in the book don't qualify as "diverse" based on what is shown in the book. What is not said in the book is what intrigued me. The young boys mom is not mentioned which leaved room for students to come up with their own ideas. Maybe he has two dads? Maybe his dad is a single parent? Maybe his dad is a stay at home dad and mom is at work? or maybe she passed away? Its up to the reader to decide that!
Literary Elements:
-Conflict
-Characterization
-Moral
Munson, D., & Manheim, C. (2012, May 21). Enemy Pie - Storyline Online. Retrieved January 18, 2016, from http://www.storylineonline.net/enemy-pie/
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