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Dec 23, 2022 Ms. B rated it liked it

Everyone wins in this heartwarming story well-nigh Alex, a actually nice tween who enjoys and making and experimenting with slime recipes. When Alex moves to a new schoolhouse, the other students encourage him to participate in a a slime war with their classmate Meadow past seeing who can sell the virtually slime. Is Alex's middle into it? How tin can he stay true to himself when his classmates don't play fair?
More than a story about a slime war, Alex's Dad is starting a new venture of running his parents' (Alex'southward gra Everyone wins in this heartwarming story near Alex, a really nice tween who enjoys and making and experimenting with slime recipes. When Alex moves to a new school, the other students encourage him to participate in a a slime war with their classmate Meadow by seeing who tin can sell the nigh slime. Is Alex's heart into it? How can he stay true to himself when his classmates don't play fair?
More than than a story nearly a slime state of war, Alex'southward Dad is starting a new venture of running his parents' (Alex's grandparents) store and has Alex playing soccer for his start time. Alex doesn't feel the same style as his Dad about soccer nor does he like all his Dad's new ideas for the store. How tin can Alex find his voice to tell his Dad his real feelings?
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Feb 04, 2022 Fanna rated information technology really liked it

Filled with all the slimy fun and young feelings. Refreshing to run across child-entrepreneurs competing to sell more slime at their schools—reminds me of my own time at middle schoolhouse, around fifteen years ago, when bracelet making was the tendency and everyone was determined to get rich while selling cute jewellery fabricated out of picayune beads. The comments on edifice new friendships, embracing one's heritage, voicing out ideas, conspicuously carrying emotions, growth of a single dad, finding a passion, and cheeri Filled with all the slimy fun and immature feelings. Refreshing to come across child-entrepreneurs competing to sell more slime at their schools—reminds me of my own time at middle school, effectually fifteen years agone, when bracelet making was the trend and everyone was determined to become rich while selling cute jewellery fabricated out of little beads. The comments on building new friendships, embracing one's heritage, voicing out ideas, clearly carrying emotions, growth of a single dad, finding a passion, and cheering on dreams of doing business organization are worth appreciating.

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How to Win a Slime War is a fun, heartwarming story about identity, family unit, Filipino culture, soccer, and entrepreneurship. Community and evolving friendships also play vital roles in this story. With a protagonist who loves making slime and is figuring out where he belongs, there are several funny and poignant moments throughout this story. I loved information technology and I recall information technology's my favorite withal from the author.

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How to Win a Slime State of war is a fun, heartwarming story most identity, family unit, Filipino culture, soccer, and entrepreneurship. Customs and evolving friendships besides play vital roles in this story. With a protagonist who loves making slime and is figuring out where he belongs, there are several funny and poignant moments throughout this story. I loved it and I think it's my favorite still from the writer.

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October 01, 2021 Ian rated it information technology was amazing

Great read!

I've enjoyed all of Mae's books, but this one is by far the funniest. Information technology as well manages the neat trick of being funny while likewise telling a solid story with real characters who interact in real means. nothing about this book feels contrived or hokey. This is a really well written story.

Peachy read!

I've enjoyed all of Mae's books, simply this ane is by far the funniest. It besides manages the neat trick of being funny while too telling a solid story with real characters who collaborate in real means. zilch most this book feels contrived or hokey. This is a really well written story.

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Alex just wants to make slime, fit in at his new school, earn his father'southward approving, and save his family'south business organization. Could a slime war with another student be the answer to all his problems? Alex merely wants to make slime, fit in at his new school, earn his father's approving, and salvage his family's business. Could a slime war with another educatee be the answer to all his issues? ...more

Oct 19, 2021 Marking Buxton rated information technology really liked it

What worked:
It'due south sometimes hard to notice unique topics to write about, only how many books actually feature slime created by middle-grade students? The slime doesn't become a monster, and it doesn't terrorize the students. It'south just gooey, colorful, slime, and it's for sale. The science teacher even makes it the subject of her first unit which gives Alex permission to practice making slime at dwelling house. Many chapters in the volume begin with recipes for different kinds of slime, then young readers can brand What worked:
It's sometimes hard to find unique topics to write about, but how many books actually feature slime created by middle-grade students? The slime doesn't become a monster, and it doesn't terrorize the students. It's just gooey, colorful, slime, and it's for sale. The scientific discipline instructor even makes it the subject field of her offset unit which gives Alex permission to practice making slime at home. Many capacity in the book begin with recipes for unlike kinds of slime, and so young readers can make their own batches at home while they read the story!
Several subplots are skillfully interwoven with the slime war, and they mesh into an overall wonderful story. Alex's father was a renowned athlete when he was younger, and he pushes Alex to join a soccer team. Of course, Alex has no involvement in sports, so an internal disharmonize ensues. His male parent also at present owns the Filipino marketplace created by Alex'due south retired grandparents, but Alex is concerned that some popular features of the business will be eliminated past his father. How will his grandparents react when they find out? Meredith currently controls the slime market at school, and the slime war will decide if Alex will supercede her. However, Alex is uneasy well-nigh his business partner's marketing strategies, and Alex slowly discovers of import secrets about his competitor. It's important to put yourself in other people's shoes to fully understand their behaviors, and the two competitors transform their relationship to resolve the slime war.
Alex is a good, honest character who cares most doing the right matter. Meredith treats him like an enemy, but Alex tries to treat her kindly when they collaborate. When she creates a smear video about his slime, Alex refuses to retaliate by making negative comments against her. He even tries to work with her when they're partnered in science course. Alex respects his father past following his rules and instructions even though Alex doesn't hold with everything his father says. He doesn't like playing soccer but agrees to join a team to make his father happy. He respectfully questions his father about changes to the marketplace and displays empathy for his grandparents, Lola and Lolo. Alex enjoys spending time with his older cousins, and they provide valuable guidance. The character relationships create a truly wonderful feel-good story.
What didn't work besides:
Some readers prefer rebellious characters and dramatic confrontations, but this book will disappoint them. The characters aren't perfect, merely their actions aren't evil or overly devious. The typical eye-school great doesn't do anything terribly bad, and he displays encouragement toward Alex as the soccer season moves on. The kid'southward ii-faced behavior doesn't make him likable, merely it doesn't create much negativity either. However, the volume develops positive feelings between friends and family unit, so the author'southward writing strategy is a huge success.
The Final Verdict:
A experience-adept story of friends, family, and slime. A middle school existence then obsessed with slime isn't realistic, but it forms the basis for an engaging story. The positivity of the primary grapheme makes this a must-read for young readers.
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Sixth grader Alex Manolo has mixed feelings about moving from San Jose to Sacramento with his dad. After all, he'll be leaving all that is familiar, including his all-time friend Raj. Just he'll also be closer to the other members of his Filipino family and be part of revamping his grandparents' community store. Then, too, moving offers him a adventure for a fresh start and a chance to shine in some way. When he learns about the popularity of slime at his new schoolhouse, Golden Valley Center, he puts his sk Sixth grader Alex Manolo has mixed feelings virtually moving from San Jose to Sacramento with his dad. After all, he'll exist leaving all that is familiar, including his best friend Raj. Merely he'll also be closer to the other members of his Filipino family unit and be part of revamping his grandparents' community shop. And then, too, moving offers him a risk for a fresh start and a run a risk to polish in some style. When he learns well-nigh the popularity of slime at his new school, Aureate Valley Middle, he puts his skills in concocting the pliable substance to work. With assist from Logan, his new business partner, Alex starts making money mitt over fist despite having fierce competition from Meadow, another classmate who has always ruled in slime-making. But the school regime observe slime distracting, and the youngsters are forced to stop selling it. Still, Alex enjoys concocting different batches and versions of slime merely for fun, and he has one last gamble to smoothen--during the Slimebreaker planned for off campus. As others accept before him, Alex eventually realizes that there are many different ways to win and that winning actually isn't the important thing. The mode Alex changes over the form of the story, unable to stand for himself or speak his heed to his male parent about the changes he's making in the family marketplace and about his disinterest in soccer, is handled carefully and realistically and with understanding of life in eye grades. His understanding of popularity and some of its perks just also some of its pitfalls is besides covered nicely through his interactions with Trevor, Logan's so-called "best friend." Readers will honey having the various slime recipes that begin several of the chapters too as appreciating that there is more than to Meadow's story than what her classmates know. This is the sort of book that seems light and frothy, er, slimy, which in some ways it is, merely which packs and punch and contains good lessons for readers almost how to navigate sixth grade but likewise life. ...more

Aug xiv, 2021 Avy rated it it was astonishing

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This story follows Alex, who is an incoming sixth grade student who has always felt that he is invisible at school. He plays soccer considering his dad wants him to but he actually has something that he is reallp passionate about-slime. Now, given an opportunity to sell slime at his new schoolhouse, Alex thinks this is his opportunity to become pop at school. Howevr, there is 1 trouble-or two. One, selling slime at his middle school is prohibited due to an old incident. An

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This story follows Alex, who is an incoming 6th form student who has always felt that he is invisible at schoolhouse. He plays soccer because his dad wants him to but he actually has something that he is reallp passionate about-slime. Now, given an opportunity to sell slime at his new school, Alex thinks this is his opportunity to become popular at schoolhouse. Howevr, there is ane trouble-or 2. I, selling slime at his middle school is prohibited due to an former incident. And then two, the mean girl at school named Meadow, wants to claim the whole schoolhouse to her. At present, they declre a slime war, whoever wins, volition have the whole school to sell slime for themselves.

Here are the chief things that I have loved about the book:
🌟Chapters filled with ingredients to dissimilar kinds of slime
🌟Cracking style to teach kids to vocalization out their thoughts!
🌟Tell your kids to love their heritage using this book
🌟Any age could exist reminded to do the things they love, non just what others what them to do

Alex is an awkward child exploring and discovering his identity which a lot of kids can certain relate to.

Reading this book was so quick and fun, I totally enjoyed it.

I really felt represented as a Filipino child in this book. The small traditions and the Filipino items I enjoyed growing up were mentioned too. I would definitely recommend this book for any kid and kid at eye wanting entertainment and discovery!

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Alex and his male parent move from Silicon Valley to Sacramento to take over his grandparent'southward Filipino market. Alex is happy to exist closer to his family, just is withal struggling with his female parent's death and his begetter's expectations. His dad, who was raised in the area of Sacramento they returned to, was a star athlete and wants nil more than for Alex to follow in his footsteps, Alex, notwithstanding, is not interested in sports. He loves to brand slime and is fix to share his slime-making skills with hi Alex and his male parent move from Silicon Valley to Sacramento to have over his grandparent'due south Filipino market. Alex is happy to be closer to his family, but is still struggling with his mother's death and his male parent's expectations. His dad, who was raised in the area of Sacramento they returned to, was a star athlete and wants zilch more than than for Alex to follow in his footsteps, Alex, all the same, is not interested in sports. He loves to make slime and is set to share his slime-making skills with his new classmates. When his skills are realized, he is informed he is encroaching on the territory of Meadow, a girl who has mad slime-making skills herself. A Slime-War is declared challenging the ii to outsell each other.

Engaging center grade novel that volition be a adept fit for upper elementary historic period students. Alex is very likable character who is but a decent, kind, hard working kid who tries to do the right matter. Many students will exist able to relate to him in diverse ways: being the new student, trying to meet parental expectations, death of a family member, dealing with a bully, dealing with racism and making new friends. Many other students will bask the groovy slime recipes scattered throughout the book!

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Students volition exist sold at slime and soccer, but this volume is so much more than only slime and soccer.

Iii things to love about How to Win a Slime War:
i. The business aspects: including the characters' strategies for selling slime like hiring influencers, and creating advertisement videos, along side the ins and outs of taking over the family's Filipino market
2. The dynamics of middle schoolhouse friendships that can sometimes exist competitive, tin can sometimes be incredibly supportive, tin stem from rivalr

Students volition be sold at slime and soccer, only this book is so much more than than but slime and soccer.

Three things to dear nigh How to Win a Slime War:
1. The business concern aspects: including the characters' strategies for selling slime similar hiring influencers, and creating advertizing videos, along side the ins and outs of taking over the family's Filipino market
2. The dynamics of middle school friendships that tin can sometimes exist competitive, can sometimes be incredibly supportive, can stem from rivalries, and can foster teamwork
3. The thought that a central to life is following our ain passions and not existence forced to practise what others desire us to practice.

I love that Mae Respicio shared this story with the middle grade world.
It is pure fun and full of inspiration!

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With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early copy in return for an honest review.

I loved this book, although that should not surprise me as I'm a large Mae Respicio fan! Kids will like both the slime and soccer storylines, and the "kidpreneur" tips and slime recipes volition be a fun bonus. I also think kids volition relate to beingness the new kid, the bullying, racism, particularly because they're done in an engaging fashion that'south not likewise heavy.

I loved this line in the book (even though it'due south not rea

With thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an early re-create in return for an honest review.

I loved this volume, although that should not surprise me as I'one thousand a big Mae Respicio fan! Kids will like both the slime and soccer storylines, and the "kidpreneur" tips and slime recipes will be a fun bonus. I also recall kids volition relate to being the new kid, the bullying, racism, particularly because they're done in an engaging way that's non also heavy.

I loved this line in the book (even though it's not actually about the main storyline!) - "My parents ain a bookstore, then I have the world's knowledge at my fingertips! - Pepper

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*Thank you NetGalley and publisher for an e-ARC in commutation for an honest review*

This was such an engaging book; I finished it in one sitting. Alex moves to California with his family. He LOVES making slime, but he dad is not a fan of it. Even though slime is banned at school, Alex's friend encourages him to pursue his passions and claiming the marketplace (which is currently dominated by one person - Meadow). A slime-making war ensues to come across who tin sell the most slime in a week without getting cau

*Thank you NetGalley and publisher for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review*

This was such an engaging book; I finished it in i sitting. Alex moves to California with his family. He LOVES making slime, merely he dad is not a fan of information technology. Even though slime is banned at schoolhouse, Alex's friend encourages him to pursue his passions and challenge the market place (which is currently dominated by i person - Meadow). A slime-making war ensues to see who can sell the most slime in a week without getting caught. There are fifty-fifty slime recipes throughout the book. Perfect for heart grade readers, particularly those who love slime!

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May 31, 2022 Carrie rated it really liked information technology

I found Alex to exist a really authentic character -- the fashion he played soccer for his dad, even though his dad knew he didn't want to, the fashion he knew his friends' behavior was hateful and while he wasn't comfortable standing upwards directly to them, he took action to effort and set what they had done, and the way he stayed true to his passions, fifty-fifty if that meant getting into problem. I get annoyed in books when bullies suddenly turn nice for no reason, so I appreciated the manner Alex and Meadow'south relationsh I found Alex to be a really authentic grapheme -- the manner he played soccer for his dad, even though his dad knew he didn't want to, the fashion he knew his friends' behavior was mean and while he wasn't comfy standing up directly to them, he took activity to try and fix what they had washed, and the way he stayed truthful to his passions, even if that meant getting into trouble. I get bellyaching in books when bullies suddenly turn nice for no reason, so I appreciated the way Alex and Meadow's human relationship panned out, with each of them extending an olive branch (though retaining their cadre personalities) which ultimately leads to a truce. Plus this book is nearly slime, so what kid could resist? ...more

Jun 23, 2021 Sam Subity rated it it was amazing

My daughter is obsessed with slime, so I knew we had to check out this volume. LOVED IT! In addition to including actual slime recipes at the showtime of many capacity, the story incorporates real STEM and business concepts as the "kidpreneur" principal character Alex Manalo learns how to sell the most slime to win the slime war at his junior loftier. Child readers will cheer Alex on as he pursues his passion for making slime while repeatedly trying and failing to exist the soccer superstar his dad wants him to b My daughter is obsessed with slime, so I knew nosotros had to check out this book. LOVED It! In add-on to including actual slime recipes at the first of many chapters, the story incorporates existent STEM and business concepts as the "kidpreneur" master character Alex Manalo learns how to sell the most slime to win the slime war at his junior high. Kid readers will cheer Alex on as he pursues his passion for making slime while repeatedly trying and declining to exist the soccer superstar his dad wants him to be. Don't miss this super fun read for kids ages 8-12! ...more

Aug 17, 2021 Cassie Thomas rated information technology it was astonishing

A book written FOR kids near being a child. I am a huge fan of Alex's story. Alex and Meadow are facing head to head to claim territory over the heart school slime turf. As the story goes on and we follow Alex's plan to win this slime war, and then much more is taught to him and his friends. Alex learns what information technology ways to stand for what y'all believe in, what true friends expect like, and how having fun and existence happy are ii of the most important things in life. This story is so well written. Mae did a A book written FOR kids about being a child. I am a huge fan of Alex's story. Alex and Meadow are facing head to head to claim territory over the middle schoolhouse slime turf. Equally the story goes on and we follow Alex'south plan to win this slime state of war, so much more is taught to him and his friends. Alex learns what it means to stand for what you believe in, what true friends look similar, and how having fun and being happy are ii of the most of import things in life. This story is so well written. Mae did a fantastic task writing for middle grade and sharing her Filipino culture with us. ...more

Oct 17, 2021 Heidi rated it liked information technology

A beautiful story well-nigh schoolhouse, slime and soccer. Alex is a likeable character merely his friends are pretty shallow. I didn't understand why they were mad at Alex later on the slime fight when it was Meadow's friend who threw the slime. This "conflict" seemed blown out of proportion. This book was as well also long for its intended audience. The story is also cute for upper elementary students but the volume is likewise long to appeal to younger unproblematic students. I'm not a fan of slime (so messy!) merely later on readin A cute story most school, slime and soccer. Alex is a likeable graphic symbol but his friends are pretty shallow. I didn't understand why they were mad at Alex afterward the slime fight when information technology was Meadow's friend who threw the slime. This "conflict" seemed blown out of proportion. This volume was also as well long for its intended audition. The story is too cute for upper elementary students but the book is as well long to appeal to younger uncomplicated students. I'grand non a fan of slime (and so messy!) merely after reading this volume I am tempted to try some of the recipes. Especially elephant's toothpaste... ...more

Dec 09, 2021 Rob rated it liked it

A volume expected to love, but disappointed me deeply. Male Filipino MC is something I'm on the lookout for, both for my own kids and the cousins, but this was definitely a let downwards. The writing was weak, it was really hard to attach to whatever characters, the characters found things to express mirth at all the time but it had no jokes for the reader. I struggled. The bright side is that for most young readers, the writing won't matter and tropes won't carp them. I would however put information technology on a list for a young r A book expected to beloved, but disappointed me deeply. Male Filipino MC is something I'm on the lookout for, both for my own kids and the cousins, but this was definitely a let down. The writing was weak, information technology was really hard to adhere to any characters, the characters found things to laugh at all the time but it had no jokes for the reader. I struggled. The bright side is that for most young readers, the writing won't thing and tropes won't bother them. I would still put it on a listing for a immature reader looking for representation or only for some slime, only adults should steer clear. ...more than

Nov 09, 2022 Em Burns rated it really liked it

4.5 ⭐️! I took half a point off only considering I would've liked to see a chip more than to the turning point chat between Alex and his dad- information technology felt a chip like a magic spell afterward all of the bug. MR is a GREAT writer though- I could feel all of Alex'due south emotions vividly- then vividly in fact, I kept having to take breaks while reading because it was stressing me out so desperately. I was SO angry with Alex's dad!! I know my kids will love the included slime recipes, and I know a few who will relate to 4.5 ⭐️! I took half a point off just because I would've liked to see a scrap more to the turning point chat between Alex and his dad- it felt a flake like a magic spell afterward all of the problems. MR is a Bully author though- I could feel all of Alex's emotions vividly- so vividly in fact, I kept having to take breaks while reading because it was stressing me out then badly. I was SO angry with Alex's dad!! I know my kids will love the included slime recipes, and I know a few who will chronicle to the pressures Alex faces. ...more than

Nov 21, 2022 Christina rated it it was amazing

I loved this book so much! The descriptions of slime-making recipes were and then brilliant and appealing, I felt similar I was stretching and squooshing it along with the characters. The main character, Alex Manolo, is the kid you want to be friends with--in any situation, he's going to be optimistic and try his best to exist kind. In fact, he's the kind of person I desire to be. I also really enjoyed all the parts about playing soccer to please a parent, and finding out simply because you're adept at something doe I loved this book so much! The descriptions of slime-making recipes were and so brilliant and appealing, I felt like I was stretching and squooshing it along with the characters. The principal character, Alex Manolo, is the kid you want to be friends with--in any situation, he'due south going to be optimistic and try his best to be kind. In fact, he's the kind of person I want to exist. I also actually enjoyed all the parts well-nigh playing soccer to please a parent, and finding out simply because yous're good at something doesn't mean you should keep doing it. Follow your heart instead! ...more

A Filipino-American male child channels his entrepreneurial spirit into a slime-selling contest while resisting his dad's attempts to get him to bring together a soccer team.

I received an Accelerate Reader Copy of this book from the publisher in gild to write this review.

A funny and heartwarming story that middle form readers volition all relate to. The protagonist struggles to observe his place in his new school, his family, and the circuitous social dynamics of his neighborhood, but the message of the story is to und

A Filipino-American boy channels his entrepreneurial spirit into a slime-selling competition while resisting his dad's attempts to get him to bring together a soccer team.

I received an Advance Reader Re-create of this volume from the publisher in order to write this review.

A funny and heartwarming story that middle form readers will all relate to. The protagonist struggles to find his place in his new school, his family, and the complex social dynamics of his neighborhood, but the message of the story is to understand those who have different perspectives, including his male parent, his slime rival, and the school tough kids. Ultimately, the protagonist figures out that much of the tension in his life can be resolved by sharing his feelings with the people in his life and he finds the courage to both expand his horizons and and be truthful to himself. I'd recommend this one to middle grade readers in grades iv-vi.

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May 09, 2022 Ellen rated it liked it

Father/son relationships, family legacy, school story, sports, friendship, plumbing equipment in

When Alex and his dad motility to accept over the family shop, Alex finds out that his new school is full of slime enthusiasts, only like him. Unfortunately, Alex's dad wants him to care about sports, and Alex does relent and join soccer. At school, he starts a slime war with the other best slime maker. I thought this story would be a lot of fluff, only it was actually very well written and enjoyable.

Male parent/son relationships, family legacy, school story, sports, friendship, plumbing equipment in

When Alex and his dad motility to take over the family shop, Alex finds out that his new school is full of slime enthusiasts, but like him. Unfortunately, Alex'southward dad wants him to care near sports, and Alex does relent and join soccer. At school, he starts a slime war with the other best slime maker. I thought this story would exist a lot of fluff, simply it was really very well written and enjoyable.

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Sep xv, 2021 Michelle rated it really liked it

Alex is a futurity entrepreneur who has a lot going on. He and his dad accept only moved to take over Lolo and Lola'southward Asian marketplace. Alex loves to make slime and gets into a slime-selling state of war at school. His dad is not supportive of the slime hobby and pushes Alex to play soccer. A big theme of this book involves learning to speak upward and advocate for yourself. Terrific bulletin! Alex is a future entrepreneur who has a lot going on. He and his dad have just moved to take over Lolo and Lola'due south Asian market. Alex loves to make slime and gets into a slime-selling war at schoolhouse. His dad is not supportive of the slime hobby and pushes Alex to play soccer. A big theme of this book involves learning to speak up and advocate for yourself. Terrific bulletin! ...more

What child could resist a book most competitive slime selling between two slime-making kid entrepreneurs?

This book is non only as fun every bit information technology sounds, information technology'southward also a very relatable story well-nigh learning to speak upwards for yourself even when doing so is difficult.

I definitely plan on recommending this book to others, and I can see it highly-seasoned even to more than reluctant readers!

What kid could resist a book about competitive slime selling betwixt two slime-making child entrepreneurs?

This volume is not only as fun as it sounds, it'due south also a very relatable story nearly learning to speak up for yourself even when doing so is difficult.

I definitely plan on recommending this book to others, and I can see it highly-seasoned fifty-fifty to more reluctant readers!

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This book is all about speaking upwardly for yourself, valuing what yous're passionate about, compassion and friendship.

Honestly, I didn't care about the plot and the Filipino representation that I came for, but I was cared for the characters. It's only refreshing to follow a immature character that is into entrepreneurship or a business organisation-minded which I commend to this book.

This book is all nearly speaking up for yourself, valuing what you're passionate about, pity and friendship.

Honestly, I didn't care about the plot and the Filipino representation that I came for, but I was cared for the characters. It's only refreshing to follow a young character that is into entrepreneurship or a business organisation-minded which I commend to this book.

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Book #76. Alex is a new pupil at a new heart school in an surface area where his extended family lives. His dad is taking over the family Filipino store. Alex loves to make slime and wants to make new friends. This was my starting time read from this writer. I enjoyed reading about the Filipino culture embedded in the story and all the characters.

I LOVE this volume!!! Total of spirit and heart.

Readers volition surely cheer Alex on as he pursues his passion for slime making and business, strengthen and build new friendships, vocalization his ideas and feelings, and conquer soccer.

Actually fun plot and characters - themes that appeal to immature and adult readers. I appreciated the dynamic growth of the father, the fact that adults tin can be flawed and yet grow - and introduces the problems of gentrification in a subtle way. All while oozing with slime! Smashing read.

Jul 02, 2021 Kelly rated it it was amazing

This volume is a slime-tastic story! You are going to love Alex and his kind heart. Cheer him on equally he learns to voice his ideas and feelings! It's a sticky, messy journeying, but like life!

Mae Respicio writes heart-filled centre grade novels including The Business firm That Lou Built, which won an Asian Pacific American Libraries Association Honor Laurels in Children's Literature, was an NPR Best Book, and was named to many "best of" and state reading lists, Whatever Mean solar day With You (out now), and How to Win A Slime War (out fall 2021). Find her at www.maerespicio.com. Mae Respicio writes heart-filled middle grade novels including The Firm That Lou Built, which won an Asian Pacific American Libraries Association Award Award in Children's Literature, was an NPR All-time Volume, and was named to many "best of" and state reading lists, Whatever Day With You (out now), and How to Win A Slime State of war (out fall 2021). Detect her at world wide web.maerespicio.com. ...more

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