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The Riot Brothers #3
Stinky and Successful: The Riot Brothers Never Stop
Tomorrow is April Fool's day, the best holiday of all, and the Riot Brothers have only one goal: FOOL MOM!
This April Fool's day they're determined to finally do it—but Mom isn't an easy mark. If fake rats don't do the trick, what will? And what happens when Mom fools them first?
Always inventive and energetic, the Riot Brothers are back and pun-nier than ever. Can they save a damsel in distress by employing Operation Armpit? And how do you become a mad scientist, anyway?
One thing is certain—the Riot Brothers are always up to something, and it's always something great.
This new hardcover edition features an updated paper over board cover (with extra shiny stink clouds!) as well as a list of the Riot Brothers' new games, rules, songs, and sayings... And hark! A goodly guide to talking like a Riot Knight. Plus, a sneak peek of Riot Brothers #4: Take the Mummy and Run
This April Fool's day they're determined to finally do it—but Mom isn't an easy mark. If fake rats don't do the trick, what will? And what happens when Mom fools them first?
Always inventive and energetic, the Riot Brothers are back and pun-nier than ever. Can they save a damsel in distress by employing Operation Armpit? And how do you become a mad scientist, anyway?
One thing is certain—the Riot Brothers are always up to something, and it's always something great.
This new hardcover edition features an updated paper over board cover (with extra shiny stink clouds!) as well as a list of the Riot Brothers' new games, rules, songs, and sayings... And hark! A goodly guide to talking like a Riot Knight. Plus, a sneak peek of Riot Brothers #4: Take the Mummy and Run
160 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2007
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Mary Amato
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November 13, 2017
SERIES REVIEW:
These books are the best books for kids ages 6-10. They are funny and engrossing with characters that kids will fall in love with! My boys read all four books and loved them all. They thought they were really funny, with great illustrations and quick chapters, which helped to keep them engaged. They were constantly filling me in on what was going on in the books. I loved seeing them so interested and loved all the great conversations that came from them reading these great stories. A great Christmas gift idea!
These books are the best books for kids ages 6-10. They are funny and engrossing with characters that kids will fall in love with! My boys read all four books and loved them all. They thought they were really funny, with great illustrations and quick chapters, which helped to keep them engaged. They were constantly filling me in on what was going on in the books. I loved seeing them so interested and loved all the great conversations that came from them reading these great stories. A great Christmas gift idea!
June 28, 2018
Stinky and Successful: The Riot Brothers Never Stop by Mary Amato, illustrated by Ethan Long, 154 pages. Holiday House, (2007), 2017. $13. Language: G; Mature Content: G; Violence: G.
BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE
KID APPEAL: MEDIUM
How do you become a knight? You have to rescue a damsel in distress. Wilbur and Orville Riot don’t want any of that lovey-dovey, icky-sticky stuff in their story. So, their hilarious attempts to help young ladies and even women in distress all turn out disastrously in book one. Book Two: The Riot Brothers Fool Their Mom. Book Three: The Riot Brothers Become Mad Scientists. The happy ending being they put flashlights down their underpants and run from their mom.
More off-the-wall stories and seriously clever wordplays make this book another great choice for reluctant readers and young boys. The book also includes instructions on how to play all the games mentioned in the stories, including “Eyeballs Are Falling” and “Insult Me Game.” And both the Riot brothers rules and sayings (including how to talk like a knight). The book is hilarious and unexpected, and sure to find readers.
Samantha Hastings, MA, MLS.
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BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE
KID APPEAL: MEDIUM
How do you become a knight? You have to rescue a damsel in distress. Wilbur and Orville Riot don’t want any of that lovey-dovey, icky-sticky stuff in their story. So, their hilarious attempts to help young ladies and even women in distress all turn out disastrously in book one. Book Two: The Riot Brothers Fool Their Mom. Book Three: The Riot Brothers Become Mad Scientists. The happy ending being they put flashlights down their underpants and run from their mom.
More off-the-wall stories and seriously clever wordplays make this book another great choice for reluctant readers and young boys. The book also includes instructions on how to play all the games mentioned in the stories, including “Eyeballs Are Falling” and “Insult Me Game.” And both the Riot brothers rules and sayings (including how to talk like a knight). The book is hilarious and unexpected, and sure to find readers.
Samantha Hastings, MA, MLS.
https://kissthebook.blogspot.com/2018...
November 5, 2017
In the third book in this humorous series for late elementary readers. brothers Orville and Wilbur Riot keep up everyone's spirits with their pranks. As is the case with the other books, there are three stories featured here, all featuring the boys on various missions--in one case to save a damsel in distress, in another to fool their mother for April Fool's Day, and the third, in which they become mad scientists, complete with eyeballs painted from rocks, and flashing bottoms due to flashlights stuck in their underwear. The back matter includes the brothers' sayings, their invented games, and some songs that readers will enjoy singing. The text is filled with humorous moments, and the illustrations complement it perfectly, showing the brothers at their best. It's a good thing they were born into this particular family because their mother completely understands their behavior, and while she has no problem reining them in, she also supports them in many ways.
September 22, 2017
What will Orville and Wilbur Riot get up to next? Well, in this third book in "The Riot Brothers" series, containing 3stories, they rescue a damsel in distress, try to pull an April Fool's Day joke on their mom, and try their hands at being mad scientists. Naturally, along the way, they are setting missions, playing wacky games, and coming up with sayings on which they base their lives. This is fun, good-hearted series with occasional black and white illustrations,. It should appeal to the same audience that likes Vernon's "Dragonbreath" books.
November 29, 2017
In this third book of the Riot Brothers series, Oliver and Wilbur invent and play a “Sock Me a Story” game, try to boil macaroni in their mouths, and attempt to pull off the best April Fool’s joke ever. The pair are up to childish antics and the story will relate well to young readers.
Filled with juvenile humor, this funny book will delight Captain Underpants fans. The lower reading level will not intimidate young readers and the humor will keep them turning the pages. It is a good first chapter book for emerging readers.
Filled with juvenile humor, this funny book will delight Captain Underpants fans. The lower reading level will not intimidate young readers and the humor will keep them turning the pages. It is a good first chapter book for emerging readers.
July 8, 2018
The Riot Brothers, Wilbur, and Orville, return with three more nutty, and far fetched adventures as they attempt to recuse a damsel in distress, fool their mom on April 1st, and become mad scientists. Get ready for more hi-jinks, silliness, laughs and of course additional Riot Brother Rules, Riot Brother Sayings, and silly sing a-longs songs.
March 26, 2022
Cute book and easy to read. Beau enjoyed the story and jokes, and that there are pictures in it.
November 3, 2023
So silly and perfect to read with my 7 year old. And there were some great creative play ideas.
April 12, 2024
Great for my 10 and 11 year old boys
June 27, 2024
It has a lot of nonsense with things that make clear sense. It's fun, enjoyable, and random in the best way. Children would enjoy following the brothers' adventures.
November 22, 2014
Raucous, Good-Humored Fun
The Riot Brothers Rule 1 is "Make Something Exciting Happen Every Day." In this third volume in the Riot Brothers series they live up to that motto.
This is a funny and engaging book anchored by two very appealing brothers. The boys aren't little Mr. Perfects; far from it. But there is an overarching gung-ho good humor and decency in these books that is fun, entertaining and endearing.
Our hero brothers are third grader Orville and fifth grader/narrator Wilbur. First off, they like each other and appreciate each other. They back each other up and they work off each other, whether they're making up games, or scheming, or just sharing wisdom about the world. Wilbur complements Orville when he has a good idea or adds something to a plan. Orville obviously admires his older brother. They are a team. This is greatly enhanced by Mom. She has some funny lines; she stays out of the way but always knows what's going on; she lets the boys loose until it's time to rein them in, and she is a comfortable and level-headed presence in all of the stories.
But the best part is that mostly the boys play wildly imaginative make believe. They try to save a damsel in distress, even if, as Wilbur observes, "All of the girls I know can rescue themselves". They try to fool their Mom on April 1. They decide to become mad scientists. They make up fun games. They amuse themselves and each other. They invent a morphing machine. They make up a sock game and a fake eyeball game. They are funny and they have fun. There is tremendous madcap energy in everything they do, (never walk when you can run), but the stories themselves never get out of control and each plot ties up nicely by the end. (The book is set up as three "mini-books", so it is nicely bite sized for a young reader.)
All of this is accompanied by Wilbur's deadpan commentary on life and the "Riot Brothers Rules". That commentary is both insane and sometimes accidentally right on point, which adds an element of thoughtfulness that is so rare in boys' humor books. There is no snarkiness and no meanness; even the required bully isn't very threatening, just grumpy.
The books are well-written. Vocabulary is age appropriate, with a few challenges here and there. There is no irony or self-parody; the author never mocks the genre. Everything that happens seems to be within the experience and understanding of a very young reader, although some of the more subtle jokes may go over their heads. But a bit of challenge is nice to see in a book like this. The drawings complement the action very well and would probably really help a younger reader to visualize what's going on. That's a nice benefit.
So, the upshot is that this book struck me as a very appealing read, with a lot of upside and entertainment value. What a nice find.
Please note that I found this book while browsing kindle samples and then picked it up at our local library. I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.
The Riot Brothers Rule 1 is "Make Something Exciting Happen Every Day." In this third volume in the Riot Brothers series they live up to that motto.
This is a funny and engaging book anchored by two very appealing brothers. The boys aren't little Mr. Perfects; far from it. But there is an overarching gung-ho good humor and decency in these books that is fun, entertaining and endearing.
Our hero brothers are third grader Orville and fifth grader/narrator Wilbur. First off, they like each other and appreciate each other. They back each other up and they work off each other, whether they're making up games, or scheming, or just sharing wisdom about the world. Wilbur complements Orville when he has a good idea or adds something to a plan. Orville obviously admires his older brother. They are a team. This is greatly enhanced by Mom. She has some funny lines; she stays out of the way but always knows what's going on; she lets the boys loose until it's time to rein them in, and she is a comfortable and level-headed presence in all of the stories.
But the best part is that mostly the boys play wildly imaginative make believe. They try to save a damsel in distress, even if, as Wilbur observes, "All of the girls I know can rescue themselves". They try to fool their Mom on April 1. They decide to become mad scientists. They make up fun games. They amuse themselves and each other. They invent a morphing machine. They make up a sock game and a fake eyeball game. They are funny and they have fun. There is tremendous madcap energy in everything they do, (never walk when you can run), but the stories themselves never get out of control and each plot ties up nicely by the end. (The book is set up as three "mini-books", so it is nicely bite sized for a young reader.)
All of this is accompanied by Wilbur's deadpan commentary on life and the "Riot Brothers Rules". That commentary is both insane and sometimes accidentally right on point, which adds an element of thoughtfulness that is so rare in boys' humor books. There is no snarkiness and no meanness; even the required bully isn't very threatening, just grumpy.
The books are well-written. Vocabulary is age appropriate, with a few challenges here and there. There is no irony or self-parody; the author never mocks the genre. Everything that happens seems to be within the experience and understanding of a very young reader, although some of the more subtle jokes may go over their heads. But a bit of challenge is nice to see in a book like this. The drawings complement the action very well and would probably really help a younger reader to visualize what's going on. That's a nice benefit.
So, the upshot is that this book struck me as a very appealing read, with a lot of upside and entertainment value. What a nice find.
Please note that I found this book while browsing kindle samples and then picked it up at our local library. I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.
September 27, 2015
"The great advantage of being weird most of the time is that when you are weird, no one thinks it's weird."
Once again, the Riot Brothers attempt to make something exciting happen every day, in this third installment. Who wouldn't want to try to rescue a damsel in distress on a school field trip? And when your Mom says, "You guys might as well stop trying. You're never going to get me", on April Fool's day, it's a challenge that can't be ignored. And gee: why can't they find any friends that are willing to get Wilbur and Orville morph them with a vegetable and see what happens? Hmmm
More fun for students provided by the Riot brothers. The sock story might be a fun game to play in class.
Once again, the Riot Brothers attempt to make something exciting happen every day, in this third installment. Who wouldn't want to try to rescue a damsel in distress on a school field trip? And when your Mom says, "You guys might as well stop trying. You're never going to get me", on April Fool's day, it's a challenge that can't be ignored. And gee: why can't they find any friends that are willing to get Wilbur and Orville morph them with a vegetable and see what happens? Hmmm
More fun for students provided by the Riot brothers. The sock story might be a fun game to play in class.
July 9, 2010
A funny and endearing new series featuring Orville and Wilbur Riot, two brothers who have a different mission every day, recorded in the "Secret Riot Brother Mission Book". In this installment, their mission is to Rescue a Damsel in Distress, so they can become knights. Catch: they can't cause the distress in which the damsel might find herself. Large font, cartoonish illustrations, plenty of laugh action, and two brothers who have a genuinely positive, close relationship with each other make this series a winner. Recommend to kids who like Captain Underpants, Horrible Harry, the Time Warp Trio, etc. Enjoyable, with humor even adults will appreciate. 3rd grade and up and a great readaloud.
July 7, 2011
Dominick and I totally loved this book. It was very funny perfect for young readers. No talking back to adults, no inappropriate words. Typical innocent little boy fun! It was perfect, in fact Dom has liked it so much he requested the other 2 from the library and we are reading through those as well. Great books for the young reader - the 4th one has their cousin a little girl so that is nice for the girl readers as well!
May 14, 2008
Kids who like the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books or the Lenny and Mel books will also like this book. The Riot Brothers have lots of adventures from Knot-a-Sock games to rescuing a damsel in distress (not as easy as one would think) to pulling pranks (and having pranks pulled on them) on April Fool's Day.
March 10, 2010
I liked this book because it was different then most books that i have to read. Its funny and made me laugh. The two boys do wacky things that are funny and at time crazy with there missions. They do stuff that normal kids there age would not.
June 2, 2015
If I could give this book 0 stars, I would. The writing is disjointed. The characters are shallow and uninteresting. The plot lines are essentially non-existent. This book doesn't even rise to the level of brain candy.
December 6, 2007
Cute book about two smart-ass brothers who actually have some fun and cool adventures. Geared towards 3rd graders and full of lots of good messages.
June 26, 2009
this book is funny you sould read iti got it from the library on 145
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August 3, 2009itsgood right now but its not really into the story yet its just starting in it.
August 5, 2009
today when i was working/volunteering at a library i saw this book and read through it for the second time. it reminded me of how fuinny these kids are!!
January 22, 2011
I've got to say I'm glad my girls never thought of knot-a-sock.
I may have to be evil though, and send this to my nephews :D
I may have to be evil though, and send this to my nephews :D
June 16, 2018
This I read to my son. Very funny. I loved that there wasn't technology everywhere throughout, using their amazing imaginations. I love reading to my son, transitioning from picture books to chapter books has been interesting. we discovered graphic novels, spoken verse are some of our best options.
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