There they face a bit more danger from bullies than most: Lynwood has a bad habit of eating paramecia, such as Peggy. Squish prefers to spend his time reading comic books starring Super Amoeba but has to attend elementary school with his friends Pod, who’s a bit of a mooch, and Peggy, who’s always happy and a bit naive. The Holm siblings (of Babymouse fame) start a new series of humorous school stories, this time featuring amoebas and other single-celled creatures. He also reads Super Amoeba comic books, which have some good guy versus bad guy stuff.This is from Booklist (Ma(Vol. Squish must face the same bully who wants to cheat off of him in class. Later, the bully is eaten by a slime mold. Violence & scarinessA mean bully does try to eat Peggy - but she is a paramecium, and that's what amoeba eat. He prevents Peggy from being eaten, and later asks for his dad's advice about how to handle a bully.

After the story finishes, there are instructions for how to grow mold, and how to draw Squish.Positive messagesSquish may read comic books in class and let a school bully cheat off him, but he is inspired by his comic book hero 'to have the courage to do what's right.' Positive role modelsSquish is a good friend to both Pod and Peggy. more eThis book's graphic novel format makes it a good choice for reluctant readers, and kids do learn some science - including some facts about amoebas. Mostly, this is funny stuff, but there is a good message, too: Squish may read comic books in class and let a school bully cheat off him, but he is inspired by his comic book hero 'to have the courage to do what's right' - and tries to save the life of his friend.Educational valu.

This book's graphic novel format makes it a good choice for reluctant readers, and kids do learn some science - including some facts about amoebas. Also, Squish reads Super Amoeba comic books, which have some good guy versus bad guy stuff. Later, the same bully is eaten by a slime mold. A mean bully does try to eat Squish's friend Peggy - but she is a paramecium, and something that amoebas eat. Review 1: Parents need to know that this is the first entry in a graphic novel about an amoeba and his friends.

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