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What is this story about?
What is this story about?
It’s about a baddie named
Manfred who steals things and kidnaps inventors, and he is not nice, but he
becomes nice at the end of the story.
Who are the main
characters?
Manfred, his henchmen, the doctor, the inventors.
What problems or
challenges do these characters face?
One of the inventors was eating dinner when Manfred threw a lasso
at him and took him to his hideout. Manfred told the inventor that if he didn’t
build Manfred ships to help him steal gold, he would feed them to his piranha. Manfred
got very sick and the doctor told him that if he became a goodie, he would make
Manfred better.
What is the climax of the
story, when things get the most problematic or exciting?
When Manfred took the inventor (who was eating
his dinner) to his hideout. This was exciting because it was spooky!
Were there any shocks,
twists, turns or surprises?
I was
surprised when Manfred became a goodie. There is also a funny surprise at the
end!
Can you describe the
illustrations?
Colourful. Sometimes a bit scary but
funny too.
What do you like about the
illustrations?
I like that they are
spooky!
What was your favourite
part in this book?
When the policeman got
thrown off his motorbike — because it was funny.
Is there anything you
didn’t like about this book?
No.
Did you learn anything new
from this story?
I
learned that if you are a baddie you have to become good so you can have a
happier life.
This review brought to you by Finn, age 5, NSW
Title: Manfred the Baddie
Author/Illustrator: John FardellPublisher: Quercus, $20.99 RRP
Publication Date: October 2009
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781849160445
For ages: 3+
Type: Picture Book
