Bug Blonsky and His Swamp Scout Survival Guide by E.S. Redmond
Series: Bug Blonsky #2
Published by Candlewick Press on April 13, 2021
ISBN: 1536206768
Pages: 96
Genres: Adventure, Humor
Format: Early Reader
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Humor and adventure define this early chapter book for primary grade readers.  Bug and his scout troop are on a camping trip, one where he believes he will see Big Foot.  While other scouts receive more approved badges Bug has a of list of skills,  which in his mind should quality for badges.  Written with compassion for a young boy who is somewhat unique and true to himself, this book will find its way into the heart of many early readers both boys and girls.   The illustrations add to the humor and sometimes highlights the heroin’s distress.  Readers will be entertained, surprised by the plot change and are bound to enjoy the bathroom humor.

As the second in the Bug Blonsky series this book does stand on its own.  The characters are introduced without the need of background information from the first title.  Librarians in primary schools will want both the first and second book in the series.  Public libraries who collect early chapter books should add this series to their shelves.

Submitted by Jan Hamilton, retired youth services librarian, Scarborough, ME.