FICTION

You're In Trouble

by Caroline ADDERSON
illus. by Ben Clanton. 124p. (Jasper John Dooley: Bk. 4). Kids Can. Mar. 2015. Tr $15.95. ISBN 9781554538089.
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Gr 1–4—In a parent's worst nightmare, young Jasper accidentally consumes a "bad drink" after soccer practice: a caffeinated, fizzy beverage that tastes delicious but keeps him awake all night long. Soon the kid is a bona fide junkie—sneaking sips whenever he gets a chance, so full of buzzing energy he can't help but get into trouble. Jasper is as charming as ever, and his ever-so-slightly naughty behavior is funny and relatable to the early elementary school audience. A perfect series installment for newly independent readers.
Jasper accidentally ends up with Torpedo High Energy Drink instead of apple juice from the community center's vending machine. A several-days-long bender ensues, resulting in mischief and hilarity. "He felt so so so so Bad!" But being Bad is lots of fun. Adderson portrays Jasper's hyped-up hijinks--and guilt--with series-standard authenticity. Clanton's halftone illustrations have pep in their step, too.
Reviewed by Staff , Feb 01, 2015

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