When I first encountered this series randomly in a library book store, I was utterly charmed. It featured so many positive attributes, solid jacket-less hardcover, illustrated diary format, and Muppety to the max. What's not to like? As the series progressed, the storylines lost focus and I found myself skimming. I thought it was a spectacular premise of a preteen boy turning into a Muppet and befriending the fuzzy folks of the Jim Henson company. The fun journal format was similar to the Wimpy Kid series and makes it easy to enjoy for reluctant readers. I honestly should have stopped after the first book, but I had hopped for it to remain consistent. I had a smashing time with this series and I'm glad I found it serendipitously last year. Now all I wanna do is find an internship at the Muppet Theater just like Danvers.
The first pages of this book begin with a recap of the previous two books; this was extremely helpful in filling me in on our main character, Danvers Blickensderfer, who, in previous books, transformed into a Muppet. This muppetmorphisis, as it were, caused Danvers to become friends with other famous Muppets such as: Gonzo, Kermit, and Miss Piggy. Danvers also is in a band with some of his friends called M.E.S.S. After putting out a hit single about acne cream, Girl Don’t be Rash, he, his band, and his Muppet friends, decide to make a low budget musical movie at the appropriately named, Camp Pain. Overall I found this book quite zany, but with some easy to notice plot holes. Even so, I think it a good read for a younger audience, that also enjoys Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
Reading this series is getting me psyched for the upcoming release of Muppets Most Wanted. Unfortunately, this book ended with a cliffhanger, and the library doesn't have the fourth and final book of the series. AHH! Now I have to wait to find out what happens!