Mysterious Tadpole

Mysterious Tadpole

by Steven Kellogg
Publisher: Puffin Books
Trade Paperback, 32 pages
Price: $8.99

Louis is in for a wild year when his uncle gives him a mysterious tadpole he found in Scotland. The tadpole, who Louis names Alphonse, turns out to be anything but a tadpole. He keeps getting bigger and bigger, soon outgrowing the sink and then the bathtub. Secretly using the school pool isn’t going to last long either, as the school year is going to start soon. With the help of librarian Ms. Seevers and a treasure map, can Louis raise enough money to build a pool for Alphonse?

With fun, playful illustrations and text by Steven Kellogg, this new edition of the rollicking tale is irresistibly charming and sure to be a favorite with everyone.

Review by Hadley Payne (nee Ayers)
Hadley was an exemplary employee at Exodus for several years. Full of life and laughter, she is an avid reader who loves both classics and popular literature. Her reviews are clear, helpful and often witty. Check more of them out here.

 

Review by Hadley Payne (née Ayers)
Hadley Ayers was an exemplary employee at Exodus for several years. Full of life and laughter, she is an avid reader who loves both classics and popular literature. Her reviews are clear, helpful and often witty. Check more of them out here.
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