3 stars
I didn’t like this one quite as much as some of the others in the series, but it was still a fun and interesting read.
This one focuses on Frank Pearl and his desire to win a contest. Each chapter documents his attempts at winning a different contest from yoyo tricks to talented pets to waffles. I especially enjoyed the yoyo and waffle contests but the second chapter ended rather abruptly and I honestly felt kind of bad for Cookie by the end of it. I wanted a bit more resolution than was given. Still overall a fun read.
This is a nice short chapter book with episodic chapters, simple text, and lovely full-color illustrations that pair nicely with narration.
Fun to see some of the adventures of the other characters from the Judy Moody books in this spin-off series.