Before I get to the review of Flour Babies, how in the world did I not know that the movie Mrs. Doubtfire was based on a story called “Madame Doubtfire”? That’s such a hilariously awesome Robin Williams movie. Now I need to read the book too.
Onto this story though. Each of the boys in Room 8 aren’t the shining examples of students in their school. And, for their science experiment are given a six pound sack of flour. They’re supposed to care for it as if it is a baby. Some do. Some most definitely do not.
Now, I have to say, I knew about this project, but, honestly, only from TV. I don’t know why, but, none of us in any of my elementary, middle, or high school classes ever had to do this, boys or girls. At one point we did have mealworms (I think) that we cared for, but that was more a science thing I think.
Still, it was a fun read. Simon is a character that just shines off the page, and has such growth too. One of my favorite young YA books (7th/8th Grade-ish I would think) I’ve read this year.
You may like this book If you Liked: The Ugly Truth by Jeff Kinney, The Higher Power of Lucky by Susan Patron, or Henry and the Paper Route by Beverly Cleary
Flour Babies by Anne Fine
