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The Power of the Parasite (Squish #3)
by
Jennifer L. Holm (Goodreads Author),
Matthew Holm
Introducing Squish—a hilarious, action packed graphic novel series from the award-winning creators of Babymouse! Filled with superheroes, comics within comics, and gross-out science, Squish is perfect for fans of Dav Pilkey's Captain Underpants, Dan Gutman's Weird School, and Jarrett Krosoczka's Lunch Lady.
School's out! Everyone's favorite amoeba is headed to summer camp!...more
School's out! Everyone's favorite amoeba is headed to summer camp!...more
Paperback, 96 pages
Published
May 22nd 2012
by Random House Books for Young Readers
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“Squish-The Power of the Parasite” by Jennifer Holm and Matthew Holm is a children’s graphic novel that tells the story of Squish- an amoeba- who is reluctant in attending summer camp where he is to learn to swim. As Squish once had a tragic experience in learning to swim he is sticks to the side of the pool ledge while all the other campers seem to be having a blast swimming. It is at this camp where Squish meets Basil- who challenges Squish in choosing right from wrong as he pushes “fun” a bit...more
I've been hearing about Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm's work in comics for kids for years, but I never read anything by them until the Cybils pushed me into it. I'm happy my panelist duties pushed me into it, because I absolutely love the Squish series.
In THE POWER OF THE PARASITE, our intrepid hero - the amoeba Squish - is forced to go to swim camp by his mom. (The other choice was ballet camp. While Squish makes several jokes about it, the text and other characters point out that ballet is...more
In THE POWER OF THE PARASITE, our intrepid hero - the amoeba Squish - is forced to go to swim camp by his mom. (The other choice was ballet camp. While Squish makes several jokes about it, the text and other characters point out that ballet is...more
Squish No.3 The Power of the Parasite hits stores tomorrow and it is another perfect installment in the funny, smart, loveable series. Squish is an amoeba who is nervous to go to Summer camp. He must choose between swim camp and ballet camp and his friend’s have all chosen ballet camp. He’s scared to swim and meets a new friend Basil, who is also afraid to swim and makes Squish laugh. It doesn’t take Squish long to realize that maybe Basil isn’t exactly who Squish thought he would be. Sections o...more
While Pod and Peggy are off at ballet camp, Squish is stuck at summer swim camp. He doesn't want anything to do with the water after a previous terrible experience, but the conselour is annoyingly perky and keeps encouraging everyone to have "super awesome fun". Luckily, he meets a friend who also doesn't want to swim, Basil, and the two try to avoid swimming and read comic books instead. Squish is also reading about his favorite comic superhero who has taken on a sidekick who has some evil tend...more
The whole Squish series by Jennifer and Matt Holm is fun, but Squish #3 is "super awesome fun."
It's summer vacation and while his friends attend ballet camp (Pod has other motives for attendance including disrupting the universe vs learning to spin on his toes) Squish must attend swim camp at the insistence of his mother who reminds him that amoebas should know how to swim as they live in ponds (an important scientific fact offered early on in this work).
But getting in the pool could be one of S...more
It's summer vacation and while his friends attend ballet camp (Pod has other motives for attendance including disrupting the universe vs learning to spin on his toes) Squish must attend swim camp at the insistence of his mother who reminds him that amoebas should know how to swim as they live in ponds (an important scientific fact offered early on in this work).
But getting in the pool could be one of S...more
School is out for the summer and everyone is signing up for summer camp. Squish's mom signed him up for swim camp while all his other friends are attending ballet camp. Learning a few lessons from his favorite superhero Sal the super amoeba and his new partner Parasite, Squish learns that standing up to others isn't always easy. Squish overcomes his fears at swim camp.
"The Power of the Parasite" is appropriate for ages 7+ (Grades 2+).
While reading this book I became a little confused between t...more
"The Power of the Parasite" is appropriate for ages 7+ (Grades 2+).
While reading this book I became a little confused between t...more
Squish's summer is off to a rough start. When forced to pick between swim camp and ballet camp, he chooses swimming only to find out his best friends Peggy and Pod are enrolled in ballet camp instead. Squish reluctantly trudges off to swim camp.
While the other amoebas at the pool are having super awesome fun, Squish is not. The pool staff don't even have his name right! They think he is Squash not Squish. While other little amoebas splash and swim, Squish sticks to pool ledge as he remembers wha...more
While the other amoebas at the pool are having super awesome fun, Squish is not. The pool staff don't even have his name right! They think he is Squash not Squish. While other little amoebas splash and swim, Squish sticks to pool ledge as he remembers wha...more
“Squish-The Power of the Parasite” by Jennifer Holm and Matthew Holm is a book targeted for third graders. This unique graphic novel is fun to read and is also educational with random little facts. The book is about a parasite who is about to start his summer. Squish, the parasite is terrified though because his parents have enrolled him into a camp for learning how to swim and Squish hates swimming. Luckily Squish meets a couple new friends to get him thru his summer. By the end of the book Squ...more
Review of an advance copy:
This summer, Squish had 2 options: swim camp or ballet camp. Squish opted for swimming, but Peggy and Pod chose ballet camp. So Squish is on his own at swim camp and he also seems to be pretty scared of the water. Luckily, he makes a new friend - Basil - right away. But Squish realizes that while his new friend is funny, he can also be a bully. So Squish has to be like his hero Super Amoeba and do what he thinks is right even if it's not the coolest thing. One of my fav...more
This summer, Squish had 2 options: swim camp or ballet camp. Squish opted for swimming, but Peggy and Pod chose ballet camp. So Squish is on his own at swim camp and he also seems to be pretty scared of the water. Luckily, he makes a new friend - Basil - right away. But Squish realizes that while his new friend is funny, he can also be a bully. So Squish has to be like his hero Super Amoeba and do what he thinks is right even if it's not the coolest thing. One of my fav...more
Time for summer vacation hooray!! That is until Squish is forced to choose between two summer past times: learning to swim, or learning ballet. Neither of these sound remotely enjoyable to Squish who would rather lay around reading comic books all day. But out of those choices what else is an amoeba to do?
Out of the Squish books this one was my favorite so far. I liked that Squish was flawed, saw he was making bad choices, apologized for his actions and did better.
These books are candy for eve...more
Out of the Squish books this one was my favorite so far. I liked that Squish was flawed, saw he was making bad choices, apologized for his actions and did better.
These books are candy for eve...more
I thought this was a fun graphic novel with a decent story and good message that came a bit close to didactic but didn't cross over my threshhold. I do wonder if the authors/artists consider not making the characters gendered. Since amoebas don't have sexes, it seems a bit artificial and unnecessary. The art was loose but still clear. I liked the difference between the comics that Squish is reading and the story, although at first I was a bit confused. I think it's really the silly asides that h...more
This graphic novel is the perfect book for kids who are reluctant to read. The story of an amoeba during the summer, who attends swimming camp while his friends are at ballet camp, is funny and can definitely keep the reader's attention. The pictures to the comic-like book, are black and white with some lime green. The green in used to have parts of the illustration stand out. I thought this graphic novel was enjoyable and witty; the amoeba will keep you coming back for more!
It's summertime and Squish is going to swim camp. He's not super jazzed about it, but he makes a friend. Meanwhile, in Squish's comic book, Super Amoeba has landed a partner. When both new friends start showing their bad sides it's up to Squish and Super Amoeba to make some tough decisions.
A fun, quick read, combining science, summer, and the realistic drama of friendships recommended for grades 3-5.
A fun, quick read, combining science, summer, and the realistic drama of friendships recommended for grades 3-5.
Funny little comic strip type book, easy read. I'm happy to get my students reading so if this kind of book is what it takes to get them to read something, then its fine by me. I would love my students to be reading grade level appropriate materials, but you have to start somewhere, and a few of them seem to enjoy this series.
Squish is so cool.
I remember when I bought the first one JUST because it had the word Amoeba in the title.
I love that he's learning how to swim.
This one also has a slight bullying situation in it, and I love how squish handles it.
Haiku Review
Swimming at the pool
More fun when you have a friend
Not fun when he's mean
I remember when I bought the first one JUST because it had the word Amoeba in the title.
I love that he's learning how to swim.
This one also has a slight bullying situation in it, and I love how squish handles it.
Haiku Review
Swimming at the pool
More fun when you have a friend
Not fun when he's mean
The brother sister team of Jennifer and Matt Holm are back with the third installment in this graphic novel series about an amoeba (who also reads comic books about microscopic superheroes!) Cleverly story about facing your fears and watching out who you seek as friends will be enjoyed by young readers.
Overall, I think The Power of the Parasite will appeal to kids hooked on graphic novels. Boys who are turned off by the pinkness of Babymouse might find these a nice alternative. I think kids as young as 5 or 6 can appreciate Squish’s more innocent humor, whereas Babymouse’s audience might skew slightly older. Parents who are turned off by Captain Underpants and similar books can feel at ease with Squish, whose only disgusting traits are those given to him by nature. Recommend this book to buddi...more
Squish is going to swimming camp this summer while his friends attend ballet camp. Lesson: It's not easy striking out on your own, but you've got to be comfortable in your own skin (membrane?). Even though Squish is a super awesome amoeba, I'm not picking up much science, here. And that's OK.
I expect great things each time the Holm duo releases a new book, and Squish 3 does not disappoint!
Squish is so lovable and the message of this one is a great one - although it never works for me when I want to send people off into black holes. :)
Squish is so lovable and the message of this one is a great one - although it never works for me when I want to send people off into black holes. :)
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Squish is fast becoming a favorite of mine. I think the emphasis on making good choices when faced with difficult situations is a great addition to an already fun character. Additionally, the narration arrows are quite funny.
I love the comic story within the graphic novel! The story is "super awesome fun!" i picked it up at the library after my daughter read and loved their BabyMouse series. I can't wait to read the other two!
Super awesome MESSAGE, but maybe a little heavyhanded this time around? I may revise that opinion once I talk with my kids about it. Pitch perfect on tackling "I was just kidding" business, though.
Squish and Babymouse fans won't be disappointed in the latest installment from the super awesome Holm duo. The fun part of this series are the bites of science embedded into each story.
It's sink or swim for Squish as he shies away from learning to swim at swim camp and from telling his new buddy Basil he often goes too far in joking around.
I know it is going to become cliche, but...
Squish #3 is SUPER AWESOME FUN!
Just as good as the first two with a mix of morals, science, and lots of humor.
Squish #3 is SUPER AWESOME FUN!
Just as good as the first two with a mix of morals, science, and lots of humor.
I adore Squish and the lesson he learns in this book. All of my students need to read it, my children too.
In this 3rd installment of the popular Squish graphic novel series, Squish joins a swimming class and makes a new friend, Basil, who is a poisonous hydra. Instead of the "Super Awesome Fun" he planned, Squish finds that swimming and friendship are scarier than he predicted. I cannot wait for Squish #4 this fall. My students love Squish!
Manages to get the point across without getting preachy. And it's fun, too!
it is pretty cool.It is about an amoeba that mets a guy name bazil.also he reads a comic caled super amoeba and its kind of like his life. acttuly everything about the book is about his life.
I think this one is our favorite so far!
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Jennifer L. Holm is a NEW YORK TIMES bestselling children's author and the recipient of three Newbery Honors for her novels OUR ONLY MAY AMELIA, PENNY FROM HEAVEN, and TURTLE IN PARADISE. Jennifer collaborates with her brother, Matthew Holm, on two graphic novel series -- the popular Babymouse series and the bestselling Squish series. She is also the author of several other highly praised books, i...more
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