

Trouble at Table 5 #1: The Candy Caper
Author: Tom Watson
Series: Trouble at Table 5 #1
Narrator: Caitlin Kelly
Unabridged: 44 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 02/25/2020
Author: Tom Watson
Series: Trouble at Table 5 #1
Narrator: Caitlin Kelly
Unabridged: 44 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 02/25/2020
Tom Watson lives in Chicago with his wife, daughter, and son. He also has a dog, as you could probably guess. The dog is a Labrador-Newfoundland mix. Tom says he looks like a Labrador with a bad perm. He wanted to name the dog ""Put Your Shirt On"" (please don't ask why), but he was outvoted by his family. The dog's name is Shadow. Early in his career Tom worked in politics, including a stint as the chief speechwriter for the governor of Ohio. This experience helped him develop the unique, storytelling narrative style of the Stick Dog books. More important, Tom's time in politics made him realize a very important thing: Kids are way smarter than adults. And it's a lot more fun and rewarding to write stories for them than to write speeches for grown-ups.
3.5 stars. The extra 1/2 star is for the encouragement bit at the end of each chapter. I think that's a great idea, particularly for reluctant readers. Who doesn't like a bit encouragement along the way? What seems like a short/breezy read for some readers is still going to feel difficult no matter......more
Looks like a new series for early elementary school-aged readers; strong 1st and 2nd grade students and any 3rd or 4th grader. Students any older like that will likely find the plot a little juvenile, which makes sense because the trio of friends are in the second grade. This book provides good exam......more
Um, this is completely adorable! The art style immediately pulled me to it, the story kept me reading! It's amazing to see a very realistic story of a kid with OCD and the shenanigans that can ensue when you have to know something. Also, A+ to solid friends who understand and have your back!!......more