Thursday, March 12, 2015

Fake Mustache by Tom Angleberger

Angleberger, T. (2012). Fake Mustache (p. 208). New York: Amulet Books.


Characters: Casper (Fako Mustacho), Lenny Jr., Jodie O’Rodeo, Soymilk

Themes:  Deception, Friendship, Politics, Bravery

Summary:
 Casper and Lenny are best friends. For Casper’s birthday, his rich grandmother gave him $400 to spend on anything. He decides to purchase a suit and a Heidelberg Handbar Mustache #7. People start to notice Casper in his new appearance. In the new, a mad band robber is on the loose. A picture is released and Lenny clearly identifies the robber as Casper. It turns out the fake mustache has powers, whoever wears it can manipulates anyone. Now Casper is Fako Mustacho and planning to run for mayor and then president. Lenny want to defeat Casper by giving an anonymous tip to the FBI. Casper catches on and convinces everyone that Lenny is evil. Now Lenny has to disguise himself as Jodie O’Rodeo. The real Jodie and Lenny defeat Casper.

I would recommend the age range from 7 -13 years old.  It contains images and the writing which is very comical and appropriate for this age group.

No comments:

Post a Comment