Alex and the Ironic Gentleman

I love this book ever since I first read it in seventh grade. I witty book that can be enjoyed by all ages.

Summary: This book follows ten-and-a-half-year-old Alex Morningside on her quest to save her 6th grade English teacher Mr. Underwood from the infamous pirate Captain Steele.

Official Reviews:

Eoin Colfer: "I read Alex and the Ironic Gentleman, and to be honest it had me at the title. A clever title to live up to and the story did not disappoint. I found it quirky, hilarious and genuinely exhilarating. There was a nod to Lewis Carroll and a wink to Charles Dickens, but no more than that, Adrienne's words are packed with originality. Alex is a wonderful hero who deserves to return for further adventures, indeed I suspect there will be a riot if she does not. Great plot, larger than life characters. The future is bright.”

Publishers Weekly: "Kress has a delightful simple, observational prose style that recalls A.A. Milne, right down to the frequent capitalization of Good Things and Very Interesting Things and so on. This inspired book should hold up to many re-readings. ”

Michelle Branch: "This is a swashbuckling tale of adventure and loyalty in the tradition of The Princess Bride and Harry Potter.”

Chicago Tribune: "Looking for a story with an edgy style and a smart girl? This tale tumbles across the map….Fun and fast.”

The Austin-American Statesman: "A welcome departure [from traditional gender roles] marks Alex and the Ironic Gentleman. Kress infuses a madcap sense of plot, with a deadpan, Lemony Snicket-esque writing style. No wonder there’s a glowing blurb from Eoin Colfer.”

(Reviews courtesy of http://www.weinsteinbooks.com/catalog/book/alex_the_ironic_gentleman)

My Review: A witty, original plot, with not one dry spot. An entertaining read from cover to cover. I would recommend it for anyone grades 4-8 though the unique plot and entertaining sub-adventures within Alex's larger one (to find her teacher), the story can be read by anyone with a sense of humor. Earns five stars easily.

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