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Panda-monium: FunJungle, Book 4

By Darienne Stewart, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 8+

Lively zoo whodunit takes on animal welfare, trafficking.

Book Stuart Gibbs Mystery 2017
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Inclusion

Parents should note the author’s inclusion of gay characters in his books.

Is It Any Good?

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Author Stuart Gibbs serves up another page-turner brimming with neat information about wild animals and giggle-worthy gags that lighten the weight of the strong conservation message. Panda-monium again pits Teddy's sleuthing skills against those of adults who regard him as meddlesome. Gibbs (of the Spy School and Moon Base Alpha series) has a knack for weaving in scientific information without it ever feeling dull or forced. The wealth of information about pandas and animal welfare is fascinating and thought-provoking, sure to inspire some thinking about humans' relationship with wildlife.

The humans in this series don't make a great impression, however. An overweight, incompetent security guard is constantly ridiculed for her size and body odor. Other adults, particularly authority figures, tend to be jealous, petty, and impatient. And Teddy, who sincerely wants to solve the mystery, lies when it suits his purpose and often makes questionable choices.

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