FICTION

Prince Fly Guy

by Tedd ARNOLD
illus. by Tedd Arnold. 32p. (Fly Guy: Bk. 15). Scholastic/Cartwheel. Sept. 2015. Tr $6.99. ISBN 9780545662758.
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PreS-Gr 1—Everyone's favorite buzzing fly is back in a delightful tale about developing a new story. Buzz has to create a fairy tale for his homework and he uses his trusty friend Fly Guy as inspiration. Fly Guy quickly rejects stories portraying him as a troll or smelly pig herder, but takes flight with a story of him as a handsome prince rescuing a damsel in distress. Together the pair must maneuver around flyswatters and battle giants in hopes of finding the happy ending to their story. There is great attention to detail which deftly captures the delightful expressions of Fly Guy and his companions throughout the book. Although the text is brief and often contains one word sentences, the story is still very charming and is complemented by quirky art which will appeal to young readers.
VERDICT An excellent addition to the series for fans and newcomers alike.
Reviewed by Maria Alegre, The Dalton School, New York
When Fly Guy helps boy Buzz with his homework, Fly Guy imagines himself as the insect hero of Buzz's original fairy tale. As Buzz thinks aloud ("Once upon a time, there was an ugly troll"), Fly Guy's verbal and nonverbal reactions help Buzz craft his story ("'No? What about a handsome prince?' 'YEZZ!'"). The humorous text and expressive illustrations support comprehension.
 , Jul 01, 2015

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