A Robbie Reader
Book Reviews
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District, May 2005
On Donovan McNabb: The Story of a Football Star
This easy-to-read book is a rather mature biography of a popular sports figure. Students interested in football will love this book. The chronology, "Find Out More" section, glossary, and index make it a good introduction to biographies.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District, May 2005
On Mia Hamm: Soccer Star
This easy chapter biography about Mia Hamm is well organized and illustrated. It is part of the Robbie Reader series of high interest books for beginning readers.
South Jersey Regional Library Cooperative, Spring 2005
On Hilary Duff
From A Robbie Reader series, Hilary Duff's brief biography is written simply and filled with quality photos that kids will enjoy. These books are exactly what young kids interested in these celebrities will want.
South Jersey Regional Library Cooperative, Spring 2005
On Donovan McNabb
Pictures will be exciting to young fans. The biography is written simply for younger children or reluctant readers who will enjoy the photos and background. Young fans will love it.
Booklist, November 2004
On Lebron James and Mia Hamm
These biographies in the new Robbie Reader series balance slight, overly simplified texts with a good selection of color photos of the athletes. Both biographies touch on the athletes childhood's, early training, and current successes...the short sentences and relatively simple vocabulary make these acceptable choices for emerging readers or for somewhat older students who are reading below grade level. The many images of the athletes practicing, playing, and having fun with their families and friends will surely attract browsers and draw reluctant readers into the words. A chronology, a list of further readings, and a glossary close these...titles, which are best suited to collections in which high-interest, easy-reading sports material are in great demand.
