The Misadventures of the Family Fletcher

The Misadventures of the Family Fletcher by Dana Alison Levy

Overview: In this book we have four unique brothers with varying interest. First we have Sam who is 12, Jax who is 10, Eli who is also 10 but still younger than his brother Jax and Frog who is 6. Each chapter starts with a sticky note that is usually from their parents, Dad and Papa, and in each chapter you get to know a different brother more intimately which is very fun. They have pets and an new neighbor who is not so friendly. 

Target Audience: 4-7 Grade

Reading Level (according to amazon.com):

Age Range 9-12 years
Lexile Measure 0750

Overall Rating 28/28:

- I rated the book 4/4 in critical thinking because although the boys have two dads, its not a big deal in the book. The gay parents aren't presented as an issue to deal with or something abnormal, they are parents like any other parent(s). This allows students to discuss why we make it such a big deal or an "issue" in other books or in real life.

-The book not only has two parents of the same gender, but four adopted children who are all very ethnically diverse and unique in their own way. Which is why I rated the book 4/4 in diversity.

-The book received a 4/4 in relatability because of how different the four boys are, there is a character for everyone in this book. Wether you have a dilemma between two interests like Sam or you have a grumpy neighbor. 

Literary Elements:

-Characters

-Setting

-Beginning, Middle and End

 Levy, D. A. (2014). The Misadventures of the Family Fletcher. New York, NY: Delacorte Press.