About This Book
When Principal Stokers decides Ella Mentry School should have a vegetable garden and brings in a really, really weird gardening instructor, A. J. and his friends help out and hilarious hijinks ensue when something--or someone--takes a bite out of their produce.
Wonderlit Review
This early chapter book from Dan Gutman delivers exactly what fans expect: a humorous, fast-paced school story with a touch of light mystery. When Ella Mentry School decides to start a vegetable garden, A.J. and his friends find themselves dealing with a truly eccentric gardening instructor and a puzzling problem: something is eating their produce. The book handles the mystery with a light touch, focusing more on the comedic interactions and the kids' attempts to solve the problem. The emotional arc is consistently light and joyful, designed for pure entertainment. This book is ideal for early elementary readers, particularly those who enjoy silly school antics and a bit of detective work. Parents might reach for this when their child needs a quick, engaging read that guarantees laughs, especially if they are a reluctant reader. Younger children (ages 6-7) will enjoy it as a read-aloud, while older children (8-9) can tackle it independently. Its blend of humor, school setting, and gentle mystery makes it a standout for its target audience.
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