28 pages • 56 minutes read
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Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days! by Stephen Manes follows Milo Crinkley, a young boy who discovers a peculiar book by Dr. K. Pinkerton Silverfish promising perfection in three days. He undertakes odd tasks like wearing broccoli and fasting, only to find that striving for perfection is dull, leading him to appreciate his imperfections and individuality.
Stephen Manes' Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days! entertains with its humorous take on self-improvement. Readers appreciate its witty narrative and engaging characters that capture both adults and children. Some find the plot overly simplistic and the humor occasionally forced. Overall, it's an enjoyable, light-hearted read that prompts reflection on realistic life improvements.
Readers who enjoy humorous, self-improvement themed children's literature, akin to Wayside School series by Louis Sachar, will likely be captivated by Stephen Manes' Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days!. Ideal for middle-grade readers who appreciate quirky and imaginative storytelling with an undercurrent of life lessons.
Humor
Realistic Fiction
Children's Literature
Emotions/Behavior: Courage
Life/Time: Childhood & Youth
Relationships: Family
Education