If your kid treats reading like a punishment, buy this box set. Dan Gutman isn't trying to win Newbery Medals for deep prose; he's trying to make kids laugh so hard they forget they're doing 'school work.'
It’s fast, it’s zany, and it’s a staple for a reason. While the 'I hate school' attitude can be a little annoying to parents who value academic enthusiasm, the payoff—a kid who actually asks for 'one more chapter'—is worth the trade-off.






