Wedgie & Gizmo vs. the Toof
Wedgie & Gizmo vs. the Toof
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HarperCollins
Just the Series: Wedgie & Gizmo Vol. 2   

Series and Publisher: Wedgie & Gizmo   

Annotation: While Gizmo continues his quest to take over the world, Wedgie and his best friend, a micro-pig who lives next door, team up to stop him.
 
Reviews: 4
Catalog Number: #154276
Format: Publisher's Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Copyright Date: 2018
Edition Date: 2018 Release Date: 04/17/18
Illustrator: Skorjanc, Barbara Fisinger,
Pages: 178 pages
ISBN: 0-06-244765-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-06-244765-4
Dewey: Fic
LCCN: 2017943388
Dimensions: 22 cm.
Language: English
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews

Wedgie, a slow-witted, exuberantly enthusiastic dog, and Gizmo, a conniving, Evil Genius guinea pig, share their newly blended household with Jasmine and Jackson, and their stepsib, Elliot.Wedgie, generating a little good-natured bathroom humor, lives in the moment, savoring Gizmo poop just as much as a stolen muffin. Gizmo is a schemer in this, their second adventure, as he finds a way to acquire a drone he can ride by simply ordering it on the internet. In another plotline, Jasmine is jealous of Elliot's trophies and is determined to get one of her own by winning a school pet contest with Wedgie. Pinkie, a pig that's just moved in, presents some competition, especially since Wedgie isn't much of a thinker and Pinkie knows plenty of tricks. Although Gizmo's thwarted in his scheme to shrink Wedgie and Pinkie in the dryer, the arrival of his drone offers new opportunities. Only Abuela, Jasmine and Jackson's elderly grandmother from Peru, is on to Gizmo's schemes, and she proves to be an enabler, bringing the drone to the pet contest so that Gizmo can create the havoc he aspires to, with Wedgie saving the day. The brief text is liberally sprinkled with Fisinger's lively illustrations, which depict this blended family as an interracial one.A silly and fast-paced adventure that's sure to appeal to pet lovers. (Fantasy. 7-10)

School Library Journal (Sun Oct 01 00:00:00 CDT 2017)

Gr 2-4Spunky corgi Wedgie and Gizmo, the genius guinea pig, are back for more entertaining exploits with their fun-loving blended family. The kids want to put their rambunctious dog in the school pet parade but Mom and Dad aren't totally on board. Wedgie's always rolling in stinky stuff and he's got quite the reputation for running amok in social situations. Plus, the neighbor's adorable, crown-wearing, itty-bitty pig, who may also be in the parade, is a major distraction for their goofy pooch. Then there's Gizmo, a computer-savvy cavy who is possibly trying to take over the world with his online shopping. Hopefully Abuela, the only family member who seems to understand the little critter, will keep an eye on him. VERDICT This fast-paced chapter book, with its delightfully amusing illustrations, is an inviting read for elementary kids who appreciate zany animal stories.Mary Jennings, Camano Island Lib., WA

Horn Book (Wed Aug 01 00:00:00 CDT 2018)

Gizmo, an "Evil Genius" guinea pig, and his blissfully ignorant cohabitant/nemesis, corgi Wedgie, return in a standalone adventure centered on the school pet parade, the neighbor's pet pig, and (of course) Gizmo's plan to take over the world. Alternating chapters highlight the distinct and hilarious voices of the two pets. Scriptlike human dialogue and slapstick-filled spot illustrations add to the funny plot.

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School Library Journal (Sun Oct 01 00:00:00 CDT 2017)
Horn Book (Wed Aug 01 00:00:00 CDT 2018)
Word Count: 17,545
Reading Level: 3.5
Interest Level: 3-6
Accelerated Reader: reading level: 3.5 / points: 2.0 / quiz: 194404 / grade: Lower Grades
Reading Counts!: reading level:2.6 / points:6.0 / quiz:Q73243
Lexile: 480L
Guided Reading Level: V

Fans of Stick Dog and My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish will LOL over Suzanne Selfors’s hilarious illustrated series about the growing pains of blended families and the secret rivalry of pets.

“A delightfully fun read that will leave you in stitches!”—Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat

Wedgie LOVES the new micro-pig next door. And she LOVES him! They both like to go for walks and roll in smelly things. They are going to be in the school pet parade together. They are best friends.

But Gizmo knows the truth. The pig is Wedgie’s new sidekick. Super Wedgie and the Toof have teamed up to stop Gizmo from taking over the world.

But they will not win! Gizmo is an evil genius. He is smarter than most comic book villains. And more powerful than even Darth Vader! He ordered a flying machine online and he will use it to set free all the guinea pigs at the pet parade.

Then they will crush both dog and pig and make all humans feel their wrath. Muh-ha-ha!!


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