Blob Fits In

The Monster Exchange Program #5

by Terri Bogard

It's hard to make friends when you keep eating them. Maybe a new school is just the fresh start Ernest needs to finally fit in!

This story is part of The Monster Exchange Program series.

Short Story - 6000 words

24 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 3, 2012

Reviews

[Grampy · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Blob Fits In" by Terri and Andi Bogard is one volume of a series entitled Monster Exchange Program. Having read other volumes in the series, I feel fairly confident in saying they are all written in a similar vein; that is, junior high level humor, engaged in primarily by the boys. Some of those boys have left junior high way in the rearview mirror, but still enjoy the same level of humor. Some will even admit that!

I think the best word to describe this book is "puerile", but I don't mean that in a bad way. It was definitely written to appeal to middle-graders... primarily boys, if I dare make such a statement these days. Lots of fart, snot, bugger, and slime jokes, and dubious sexual references comprise the better part of this story. In its own way it was a cute story. It was never really offensive, although I can think of some textbook-case prudes who might feign offense, just to maintain their own images. (My junior high librarian comes to mind.) Although it was never outright stated, the impression I got was that none of the characters - or at least very few - were supposed to be humans. Almost all the names were puns, playing off the descriptions of the beings in question. And, as any good pun should be, most were real groaners.

I will admit to chuckling a few times... but then I've been called puerile myself, more than once in my life! (Along with a lot of other things, but we won't go there.) Under all the grossness, there was an actual message about bullies and other kids "fitting in" with their classmates. There was no profanity or over-the-line body-parts discussions. All in all, this book would be perfectly appropriate for the target group. As I noted above, the authors have written a number of similar books in this same vein, so they must have reached an audience of some kind! Bottom line: there's nothing wrong with this book, but don't expect an intellectual discussion of any sort. If you're looking for a laugh, this is a good place to start.

[Mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

Blob Fits In
Terri Bogard

This book was great from start to finish. Really funny, very silly and even a LITTLE bit heartwarming. Also monsters.

My only complaint is that I wanted more. The solution: MORE books in the same series!
Monster Exchange Program Compilation One

[Leah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was kind of confused as the story started, but it could be because I started with book #5 and not #1, lol.....But overall, it was an extremely easy read, read it in less then a half an hour. This story has a heartwarming, yet odd storyline. I like the way Terri Bogard portrays the Blob as a real human-like character with emotions and going through real highschool experiences. This was a fun read. Can't wait to see what the other stories hold for the Monster Exchange Program!! :)

[Joseph · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the ending, but I would liked it to have ended with the moth staying with Ern... Plus one of the ending paragraphs was a tad confusing. Maybe it was a typo of something. Either way I enjoyed reading it and would recruitment it.

[Hyacinth · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book I found strange but I could follow the storyline very well which is the main thing. It is hard being different and the odd man out...especially at the most difficult time in life, the turbulent teen years.

[Kazramierez Mason · Rating 5 out of 5]

So cute and funny! Worth TWO reads.