David Baldacci. Little Brown Books for Young Readers, 2006. ISBN: 978-0316059015
Plot Summary: Freddy has an unusual family that run an unusual restaurant. His sister thinks she was meant for the stage and his father is convinced that healthy eating is the way of the future and serves only super healthy options in his failing restaurant. Across the street, business is booming at the local fast food super outlet. Freddy comes up with a plan to draw in diners - he constructs 5 "Super fries", each with their own big personality. Will it be enough to convince people to eat tofu dogs? When Freddy loses control of the fries as the battle with the competition is heating up, things get even more interesting.
Critical Evaluation: This book has a fairly original plot line and very vivid characters. I also like that it has a focus on healthy eating, although Freddy's family does come off as a little wacky when it comes to food. I think that tweens would enjoy this book - both boys and girls although it does seem to be more focused on the male audience.
Reader's Annotation: Freddy Funkhouser has come up with a great idea to save his families failing healthfood restaurant. He makes 5 mechanical french fries that each have their own distinct personalities.
About the Author: David Baldacci is a New York bestselling author of several novels geared for adult readers.
Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy
Curriculum Ties: Science, Food and Nutrition
Booktalking Ideas: Focus on character of Freddy's David's sister and father, focus on science and making robots with personalities, focus on health food VS fast food
Interest Level: 9-12
Challenge Issues: None.
If any, could be recommended to research reviews of the series.
Selection Process: Saw in youth section of library.
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