Get ready to laugh with Rosemary Wells’ collection of six tales from Hilltop School. Come along as Fritz tries to build the world’s first working Superconducting Super Collider for the science fair. Try not to cringe as Nora downs a whole box of disgusting Weeds ‘n’ Seeds cereal to get the perfect present for Yoko’s birthday. Hold your fingers for Charles as he tries to overcome his shyness and produce an ear-splitting bald eagle screech. Stand up and cheer as Doris learns to love her body, despite her friends’ teasing. Make sure you’re hungry for Timothy and Claude’s carefully measured car-top cookies. Finally, get your camera’s ready for the Hilltop School’s bug week celebration. Wells succeeds again with this collection of thoughtful, humorous tales featuring the beloved characters from her Timothy Goes to School and Yoko & Friends books.
DweebMeter: 3.5/5
