The Problim Children: Carnival Catastrophe
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The Problims try to win the Corn Dog Carnival and rescue their missing mama in the second book in New York Times bestselling author Natalie Lloyd’s hilarious and clever series that’s perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Holm and Sharon Creech!
“An affectionate ode to the wonders of being a weird kid in a weird family.” —Anne Ursu, author of The Real Boy and Breadcrumbs
All siblings are capable of magic if they stick together. But trusting each other isn’t easy for the Problim siblings when neighbors like Desdemona and Carly-Rue O’Pinion are working double-time to turn the town against them.
From catapulting cattle to runaway corndogs to spiders on the pageant stage, the Problim brothers and sisters are blamed for every catastrophe at this year’s carnival. And to top it all off, Mama Problim is missing!
Can the seven siblings come together in time to save the carnival and rescue their mom from a villain even more dastardly than Desdemona? Or will they discover too late what it truly means to be a Problim?
Natalie Lloyd
Natalie Lloyd loves writing stories full of magic and friendship, including A Snicker of Magic, which was a New York Times bestseller, and the Problim Children books. She lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with her husband, Justin, and their dogs, Biscuit and Samson.
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Reviews for The Problim Children
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5From the New York Times bestselling author of A Snicker of Magic and The Key to Extraordinary comes a new middle grade series about seven strange siblings all born on a different day of the week and the neighbors who keep trying to tear their family apart.Wendell and Thea—twins born two minutes apart on a Wednesday and a Thursday—see the move as a chance to make new friends in time for their birthday cake smash. But the neighbors find the Problims’ return problematic—what with Sal’s foggy garden full of Wrangling Ivy, toddler Toot’s 365 stanktastic fart varieties, and Mona’s human catapult.Truth be told, rumors are flying about the Problims! Rumors of a bitter feud, a treasure, and a certain kind of magic lingering in the halls of #7 Main Street. And the neighbors will do anything to get their hands on those secrets—including sending the Problim children to seven different homes on seven different continents!With a snicker of Lemony Snicket, a dollop of the Addams Family, and a healthy dose of charm, The Problim Children is an unforgettable tale about adventure, family, and finding the courage to tackle any problem heart-first.From GoodreadsMY BOOK REVIEW!My thanks to Harper Collins for this ARC to review and leave my honest review!This is such a fun book! The characters, the Problim kids, are unique, mischievous, adventurous and so lovable. For this book, Thea and Wendell, the twins, seem to be the focus, although you do get to know the other children as the book progresses.The villain reminds me of Cruella De Vil without the colorful hair. Instead of hating dogs, the villain in Lloyd’s book hates the Problims. You’ll have to read why.There’s something mysterious about the home the Problim children inherited from their grandfather. In fact, the whole story behind their grandfather, the house, their parents is so intriguing you want to keep reading in order to discover what’s going on.I found myself eagerly reading to discover what the Problim children were getting into next. Their ability to land in trouble and how they work their way out of it, is amusing. The characters develop nicely as the story progresses. The plot moves along with surprising twists and turns that keep the story steadily heading toward the climax at a great pace. I love the author’s voice. The Problim Children is a quick read. I recommend this book, because it’s perfect for all middle-graders (and adults) out there! I can’t wait for the next book of the series!
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5A paranormal novel, The Problim Children tells the tale of the Problim children, seven kids--each born on a different day and having the characteristics associated with that day.When their house explodes, the children know they need to move to the house their Grandfather left them in town, away from their isolated, forest home. They see every challenge as a positive. Well, most of them. The town, however, feels differently. There’s some history with the Problims, and their next door neighbor is determined to separate them. She’s not happy that they arrived moments before she was to gain control of the house. With the rumors of a treasure, the neighbor will do anything to rid the town of the kids, get the house, find the treasure, and win.Wendell and Thea are Wednesday and Thursday. They are twins, but Thea feels that Wendell is pulling away from her by wanting to make friends with the girl next door. They want to have friends, so they invite everyone to their birthday party. I should mention that weird things happen around this family. They are quirky and all different from each other. The townspeople are also different and unique, willing to get to know them instead of judging them based on one lady.I think this is a great book for upper elementary to 6th grade. I absolutely adore Natalie Lloyd and her books, but this one didn’t resonate with me. I honestly think because it’s for younger students. A series is planned, so be prepared to enjoy this wacky world more!
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/53.5 out of 5 starsWhen their house in the swamp explodes, the seven Problim children have no choice but to move into their grandfather’s abandoned home in the city. But when they move in, the neighbors do not seem too happy. Then, rumors of an old feud and a mysterious treasure come to light, and the children realize their grumpy neighbor next door wants nothing more than to have the Problim children removed, and the house all to herself.What I liked: Interesting story line. I enjoyed the plot and wondered throughout the book about the feud and the treasure. Great interactions with the neighbors, both adults and children. Some sweet, heartwarming moments.What I didn’t like: too many characters. I never felt like I connected with any of the characters, and some of them were a bit two-dimensional. The ending was a disappointment simply because nothing was resolved. I understand this is the first book of a series, but the reader still needs some kind of closure. The writing was solid and the characters unique, but I just didn’t get into the book like I wanted to.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Problim ChildrenByNatalie LloydWhat it's all about...Oh my...there are seven Problim children happily living in their swampy house in the swampy woods until it blows up. The children are alone...Sundae...the eldest...is in charge and each Problim has a special skill. Oh...Toot...the baby...has a flatulence problem. So...after the swampy explosion they are off to the next town to live in their grandfather’s house...little did they know just how unwelcome they would be there. The loudest mouth in the neighborhood...Mrs. O’Pinion...wants their house and wants them gone...all seven Problim children scattered to seven different faraway places.Why I wanted to read it...I loved the cover, loved the story and loved the humor in this awesome middle school book. What made me truly enjoy this book...Again..the humor...subtle...the storyline...clever...and the way this book just came together.Why you should read it, too...Readers who love fantasy and humor and an imaginative story...will love this book. It will help if you learn to love numbered flatulence incidents...thanks to Baby Toot! I received an advance reader’s copy of this book from the publisher through Edelweiss and Amazon. It was my choice to read it and review it.