Book details
Gorilla Tactics (Dr. Critchlore's School for Minions #2): Book Two: Gorilla Tactics
Description
Runt Higgins needs answers, fast. Someone cursed him to die on his sixteenth birthday but no one seems to know who cursed him or why. He decides he must find the Great Library, where all true knowledge is stored. Unfortunately, the only people who know the location of the Great Library are a covert network of librarian-spies who have sworn to protect the Librarys secrets. And when one of Runts professors is attacked, it soon becomes clear that others are also out to find the Library at any cost. Meanwhile, Runts not the only one whose days are numbered. To save the floundering school from an inevitable sale, Dr. Critchlore takes some desperate measures. His master plan to save the school? A fashion show.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
320 pages
Book in series
#2
Why to read
- Engaging Adventure: 'Gorilla Tactics' offers a thrilling and imaginative adventure that keeps readers engaged with its unique blend of humor, fantasy, and school life, making it an enjoyable read for middle graders and fans of the genre.
- Character Development: As the second book in the series, 'Gorilla Tactics' continues to develop its cast of quirky and endearing characters, including the minions and their instructors, providing depth and growth that will resonate with readers.
- Creative World-Building: Sheila Grau has created a rich and detailed world within Dr. Critchlore's School for Minions, filled with magical creatures, inventive settings, and a unique take on the concept of a school for the supernatural, which sparks the imagination.
- Themes and Lessons: The book explores important themes such as friendship, loyalty, and the value of hard work. It also delves into the challenges of fitting in and finding one's place in the world, making it not only entertaining but also educational for young readers.