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School Library Journal
Reviewed on June 1, 2014 | Fiction Series Update
Gr 1–4—In a companion to the acclaimed Masterpiece (Holt, 2008), best friends James (a boy) and Marvin (a beetle) ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on February 1, 2014
A new early chapter book series follows the friendship of beetle Marvin and human boy James of Masterpiece (rev. 11/08), for a younger audience. The sentences are shorter and the illustrations more prominent, but the amiable tone and the relatable characters (even the beetles) are just the same. Marvin hel...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2014
A new early chapter book series follows the friendship of beetle Marvin and human James (<i>Masterpiece</i>) for a younger audience. T...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on May 1, 2014
Perfect for readers who are new to chapter books. The five chapters feature short, simply structured sentences. Ample illustrations, appearing on every page, break up the engaging text. A charming second outing for the characters of Elise Broach and Kelly Murphy’s Masterpiece. Kids who have had that book read to them will be pleased to be reunited with Marvin and James. Those who are new to the characters will look forward to moving on to the longer Masterpie...Log In or Sign Up to Read More