Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Reader’s Favorite
★★★★★
Race Against Ace is a children’s adventure by Laura Roso. Billy Gronbeck, a thirteen-year-old boy, juggles his days between taking care of his father at home and keeping his grades up at the Royal Academy of Marvellous Adventures (RAMA). Under the supervision of the eccentric Professor Bristow and his assistant, Miss Tobin, Billy and five of his friends successfully create the first perfect human in their science lab. Billy names the boy Ace, and soon, Professor Bristow and the kids witness Ace seamlessly excelling in various forms of learning. However, after the school bully, Antonio, reveals Ace’s identity on national television, Billy’s life turns upside down. Meanwhile, the recipe to create Ace has been stolen, and the authorities suspect Billy. Will Billy and his friends be able to get to the truth?
A seamless mix of mystery, drama, and intrigue makes Race Against Ace a captivating tale for young readers. This is a very character-driven narrative. The plot follows a young boy coming to terms with an abrupt change in his life that puts him and his friends in an extraordinary situation. Author Laura Roso adds a few sci-fi elements into the story, which brings another layer of intrigue for the reader. Billy is a compelling protagonist who is easy to like and root for. His blossoming friendship with Ace was very wholesome, and I loved how Billy and his friend’s band together in support of Ace toward the end. Uncle Bruce and Aunt May were my favourite secondary characters of the bunch. All in all, this is a fantastic book for children and young adult readers alike!
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Author’s New Book Receives a Warm Literary Welcome
Readers’ Favorite announces the review of the Children’s – Picture Book “Jumbled Up Jimmy” by Laura Roso, currently available at Amazon.
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“Reviewed By Jennifer Senick for Readers’ Favorite
Being ordinary can be so boring. Jimmy has his own unusual way of doing just about everything in Jumbled Up Jimmy by Laura Roso. He wears his watch, his socks, and even his uniform just a little bit differently. His friends Rafi, Maddie, and Sophie try to explain things, but he still doesn’t quite get it. At school, his reactions often catch everyone around him off guard. When Sophie steps on snails, he thinks the mess looks tasty, and a spider crawling across a sandwich doesn’t bother him either. Even a loud burp earns an enthusiastic response. His classmates can’t help calling out, “JIMMY!” whenever he surprises them. Later, the others help Jimmy understand what they mean by jumbled up, giving him something new to consider about himself. Will he decide he needs to change, or is being jumbled up part of what makes him Jimmy?
Jumbled Up Jimmy by Laura Roso is such a cute book with an important message about accepting people for who they are. Jimmy’s personality made me smile because he doesn’t see anything wrong with how he does things. Roso’s writing is playful and easy for young children to understand, and the alliteration supports early literacy. This would be fun to read with my kindergarten class, particularly when we’re talking about individuality. The term “jumbled” also gives students a chance to learn a new word while practicing the J sound. Daniela Frongia’s colorful illustrations add plenty of humor, especially when Jimmy’s unusual reactions leave his friends shocked. Kids who enjoy silly school stories will be amused by this one, while adults will appreciate its lesson of belonging. Dr. Seuss wrote, “Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” That idea fits Jimmy perfectly.”
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