This irresistible third illustrated chapter book starring Judith Viorst’s Lulu is full of hilarious hijinks, delightful twists, and a top-secret mission!
Eeny meeny miney mo,
That babysitter’s got to go.
Lulu has put her tantrum-throwing days behind her. That is, until her parents announce that they are going on vacation—WITHOUT LULU. Not only that, but they are leaving her with the formidable Ms. Sonia Sofia Solinsky, who says hello by bellowing, “The Eagle has landed,” and smiles at you with the kind of smile that an alligator might give you before eating you for dinner.
The second her parents are out of the house, Lulu tries out several elaborate schemes to bring them straight back. But just when she seems to finally be making some headway, her babysitter reveals an astonishing secret…one that has Lulu crossing her fingers that her parents will go on vacation all the time—without her!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
A more grown up version of LuLu for more grown up children
By Sunshine on A Rainy Day
This is the third installment in the LuLu series. Lulu's parents are going out of town. She throws a fit expecting them to stay. But the parents have a secret weapon--the best babysitter in the whole world. The babysitter is highly trained and doesn't put up with any of LuLu's tricks. But when LuLu pulls out all the stops and causes a confrontation, the babysitter admits she is a trained spy. LuLu then trades obedience for spy training.This book is not written with the same tone as the first two which were appropriate for the recommended ages of grades 1-4. This book is more mature both in tone and in the illustrations. The illustrator is not the same as the first two. LuLu is meaner and more manipulative. The babysitter is rather mean and manipulative too. This book is advertized for grades 1-5. I believe that should be bumped up to grades 3-5. The riddles are far too advanced for 1st graders as is the subject matter.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.Somewhat disappointing follow-up to the series
By Ginny Campbell
I had read the previous 2 books in the 'Lulu' series and thoroughly enjoyed them. However, I can't decide if this third story is less enjoyable or if the change in illustrator is the source of my disappointment. As a first grade teacher, I would recommend the first two books, but probably not this one.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
Following LULU
By Kaysee
My first grade class discovered LuLu and went wild over her antics. We read the first two books and everyone was anxious for the next one to come out. Sadly it didn't reach our room until the end of the school year. But firstie after firstie showed the book to their parents on the last day of school, and ask for it so they could read it over the summer. Now that shows their love and enjoyment of the character. Judith Viorst has a real winner on her hands. The illustrations are fun and fit the outrageous little girl who is a force to be reckoned with. The "Mysterious Mission" does not disappoint as LuLu meets her new baby sitter. Head strong LuLu finally meets her match and I loved every minute of it.
