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Mistakes Were Made

Stephan Pastis
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Mistakes Were Made

Fiction | Graphic Novel/Book | Published in 2013

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Stephan Pastis

Mistakes Were Made

Fiction | Graphic Novel/Book | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Graphic Novel/Book • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2013

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

520L

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Super Short Summary

Stephan Pastis' Mistakes Were Made is a humorous, illustrated novel centered on a young protagonist navigating everyday challenges and misadventures. Through witty dialogue and engaging illustrations, Pastis presents a series of comical yet relatable scenarios, highlighting the protagonist's attempts to solve problems and handle various aspects of life.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Mistakes Were Made by Stephan Pastis offers humorous and relatable storytelling with witty illustrations that engage young readers. The protagonist's misadventures are both entertaining and instructive, although some critics noted a reliance on repetitive jokes. While the humor is generally appreciated, a few readers felt it occasionally overshadowed character development.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Mistakes Were Made?

A reader who enjoys Mistakes Were Made by Stephan Pastis is likely a middle-grade student who appreciates humorous and light-hearted storytelling. Fans of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney or Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce will find this book similarly engaging due to its relatable characters and comical illustrations.

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Graphic Novel/Book • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2013

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

520L

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