Readers will fly through the book and then want to turn right around and r Desperate for some sort of notice from his classmates and teachers, Kevin decides that winning the science fair will bring him the attention he seeks. This book is wonderfully creepy with appropriately scary illustrations as well. 34) has come true in an entirely-unexpected way. But when he goes home that night, he realizes that his wish to have "all eyes on him" (p. His eyeball-based project is popular, and wins a prize.
All in all, a quick, amusing read which fits well into its intended place in the literary world.moreĭesperate for some sort of notice from his classmates and teachers, Kevin decides that winning the science fair will bring him the attention he seeks. I really enjoyed the brief listing of science facts in the back. However, I don't think "busting" the main character for his dishonesty would improve the book.I think leaving it hanging a bit is perfect for the type of book it is. The lesson in "A Jar of Eyeballs" is honesty, although the ending feels a bit unresolved. All in all, a qui Brief, unique, and interesting, this book reaches middle school-aged kids on their level and strives to both entertain (in the gross-out genre) and teach them.
Brief, unique, and interesting, this book reaches middle school-aged kids on their level and strives to both entertain (in the gross-out genre) and teach them.