Lulus Mysterious Mission

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Lulu's Mysterious Mission

May 26, Becky rated it really liked it Shelves: But first let's go find Lulu, who is in the living room screeching, "No! She'll be left behind in the care of a babysitter. Her babysitter is Sonia Sofia Solinsky. And it will be a fierce match between the two Does the babysitter have a secret? And are these two kindred spirits after all? Definitely a fun story. I love how smart the babysitter is.

I love how Lulu even at her most difficult can't surprise and outwit her. I'd recommend all three books.

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Nov 11, Kellie rated it really liked it Shelves: This was by far my favorite of the Lulu books. I missed Lane Smith's illustrations in this one, but Kevin Cornell's drawings were awesome in their own right. Lulu definitely has some attitude and I can't wait to read more about her. B will make another appearance, and maybe we'll get to know Mabel a bit more, too! Jul 22, Megan ReadingRover rated it liked it Shelves: Another great installment in the Lulu series. Not my favorite so far but still pretty amusing. Has all the classic Lulu aspects: Lulu definitely keeps readers on their toes.

Feb 13, Joey Berube rated it it was amazing. The kids and I just love all the Lulu books. This one was so fun! The author asides are probably my favorite part, but it is such a great story. And Lulu is a fantastically 'difficult' child.

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My children love reading about her adventures. Apr 30, Alex rated it liked it. I enjoyed this book because I liked the part when Ms. Solinsky taught Lulu to be a spy in training. I did not like this book because I do not like disguises.

I also enjoyed this book because I liked the part when Lulu got an MM which means mysterious mission disk. Jan 23, Erin Downing rated it liked it. This series is quite cute. I love the package and illustrations!! Apr 12, Franki Sibberson rated it it was amazing Shelves: Very fun--my favorite lulu book yet.

It took me a little while to transition to the new illustrator but I loved the book and now love the new illustrator too. Apr 07, Erica rated it it was amazing Shelves: Holy guacamole, this is hilarious! So Lulu is a beastly little thing But she's smart and clever and hilarious, though, honestly, I'm really glad she's not my kid.

In fact, she's why I didn't have kids because I didn't want to get that one. Her beleaguered parents tell her they're going to go on a vacation without her and this sets off pandemonium in the household. To add to that, there's going to be a babysitter. This story i Holy guacamole, this is hilarious! This story is about Lulu trying to make her parents come back early and the babysitter go away. Yeah, same thing here. But the babysitter, she's a Trained Professional and she looks like the General of All Generals and she is actually the best babysitter in the town - maybe the world.

The whole thing is tongue-in-cheek enough to appeal to me, the grown-up, and lighthearted and funny enough for me, the kid. For instance, on page Harry Potter, to everone's bemusement and confusement, is Lulu's trombone teacher's actual name, which forced him to have to reply, whenever he meets someone new, "Sorry. NOT Harry Potter, boy wizard. It makes me kind of wonder, since I am the person writing this story, if maybe I should have found him a different name. But though I'm the first to admit that this might have saved him a lot of trouble, sometimes a writer has to make tough choices.

I love that kind of zingy, zany, crazy storytelling and I find it hilarious when the author pops into her own story. Then there are the illustrations. Lulu looks like a little Mr. Magoo, only angry and with hair. Her expressions are often over-the-top and ridiculous and I just find all of them - the pictures - smile-inducing. All the Chapter pages each chapter begins with a page that gives you the chapter number are covered in big, blue dots. Spy or just think crazy, silly stories are fun, there's a good chance you'll like this book!

Apr 13, Sue Edwards rated it really liked it. Lulu is insulted that they have planned to go without her and immediately sets out to ruin their plans.

Fortunately, they have hired the very best. Lulu has met her match and then some in combat boot wearing Sonia Sofia Solinsky, known by the code name of Triple S. Not only does Ms. Only by cooperating does Lulu get lessons on spy craft. Lulu learns to repair, to infiltrate and to disguise. She also gets a mysterious mission complete with a trail of rhyming clues and a prize at the end.

Lulu has such a great time with Ms. To convince them that they can and they will. Lulu is, in short, a huge brat. That said, the story is both fun and funny. Lulu is disguised as a teen boy, a middle-aged woman and even a cow. She has to see through Ms. Readers will also enjoy hearing directly from the author.

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In this series, Viorst makes a habit of speaking directly to the reader, peppering the reader with both warnings and encouragement to go on. I especially enjoyed the reunion scene at the end, between Lulu and her parents. This book is an excellent format for a reluctant reader.

Each page and each chapter becomes something they can easily conquer. This book would also make a fun read aloud leading to discussions of what might happen next. Oringally reviewed on the Bookshelf, suebe2. May 07, Freya Hooper rated it it was amazing.

What this book is about: After concocting several schemes to eliminate the sitter from her home, Lulu finally comes to a truce with her when her babysitter reveals an astonishing secret. Now Lulu is begging her to stay! Why I love this book: Judith Viorst has a won What this book is about: Judith Viorst has a wonderful way of including kids in the story and making them feel apart of the action.

Between addressing the reader directly and creating repetitive and clever rhymes, kids are caught right up in the adventure. Before she even starts the book, Viorst confesses that the title may be misleading. This is good stuff and readers will just eat it up. Now the illustrator for this book is different from the first two. Originally the pictures were done by Lane Smith and they are brilliant.

In an early chapter book the pictures work very much in harmony with the text and Smith paints an absolutely charming and perfect depiction of Lulu. The new artist Kevin Cornell worried me a bit. While at first glance I thought I would be disappointed, as my daughter and I read the story, the illustrations grew on me, and by the end I was a much bigger fan.

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Who this book is for: I read this book aloud to my daughter and it is wonderful delivered that way. If your child is an independent reader, the pages have large type and pictures are on most pages. Probably the most intimidating thing about the book is the length at pages. I loved the first Lulu book, I was charmed by the second Lulu book but this third Lulu book was a home run! My daughter and I are unwavering fans! Sep 26, Chris rated it it was amazing Shelves: Sign up and get a free eBook!

Illustrated by Kevin Cornell. Part of The Lulu Series.

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Lulu's Mysterious Mission Trade Paperback Get a FREE e-book by joining our mailing list today! More books from this author: Library Locations and Hours. This irresistible third illustrated chapter book starring Judith Viorst's Lulu is full of hilarious hijinks, delightful twists, and a top-secret mission!

Eeny meeny miney mo, That babysitter's got to go. Lulu has put her tantrum-throwing days behind her. Not only that, but they are leaving her with the formidable Ms. Sonia Sofia Solinsky, who says hello by bellowing, "The Eagle has landed," and smiles at you with the kind of smile that an alligator might give you before eating you for dinner. The second her parents are out of the house, Lulu tries out several elaborate schemes to bring them straight back. But just when she seems to finally be making some headway, her babysitter reveals an astonishing secret She has written extensively, her works include children's books, collections of poetry, lyrics to musicals, several works of fiction, and a cookbook.

She lives in Washington, D. They have three sons. Lulu is the type of heroine who is the exact opposite of charming. She is exasperating, tiring, and thinks she is oh-so-clever. This third Lulu book has the heroine meeting her match in a babysitter who is anything but ordinary.

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