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The Entirely True Story of the Unbelievable FIB

by Adam SHAUGHNESSY
6 CDs. 7:15 hrs. Recorded Books. 2015. $66.75. ISBN 9781501901386. digital download.
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Gr 4–7—After receiving a mysterious card with a riddle that only she and the new kid, ABE, can see, Pru Potts sets out to solve the mystery. Mr. Fox asks ABE and Pru for their help dealing with beings of myth that have entered the town, setting ABE and Pru on a course for danger and adventure. They discover that Loki, Thor, Odin, and others are among them, battling to secure the Eye of Odin with the help of a magical stone located in their town. Pru has recently lost her dad, adding another level to her struggles as the truth about the FIB unfolds. Jennifer Grace narrates in subtly differentiated voices that bring these engaging characters and their story to life.
VERDICT Marvel's Avengers and mythology fans will enjoy the new twists on classic characters as well as the developing friendship between Pru and ABE as they solve the mystery while navigating the normal challenges of sixth grade. ["A creative, fun mystery that combines a variety of genres and deeper themes": SLJ 7/15 review of the Algonquin book.]
Reviewed by Cynthia Ortiz, Hackensack High School, NJ , Feb 01, 2016

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