Iggy Loomis, Superkid in Training
by Jennifer Allison
Illustrated by Michael Moran
Hardcover: 208 pages – ages 6+
Published by Dial on September 12, 2013
Daniel Loomis has the world’s worst little brother (Iggy). Iggy always breaks Daniel’s toys and he is VERY annoying and he is always getting into Daniel’s stuff. When Daniel meets a new kid next door named Alistair, Daniel is happy because he thinks he can spend more time over at his new friend’s house and avoid being around Iggy. Well it turns out that Alistair is actually an alien and Iggy eats some bug DNA from Alistair’s backpack. Iggy ends up getting super powers from the DNA and now Iggy’s SUPER strong, SUPER powerful and SUPER annoying! What is Daniel going to do?
I think this is a pretty funny read. Ms. Allison really gets the relationship between Daniel and Iggy. The brothers are so totally believable (then you get to the fun fantasy alien DNA part 😉 ). Daniel is a great character. He is a lot like me, I have a younger sibling (although I have a younger sister not a brother but I don’t think she ever ate bug DNA but who knows?) and I like to build things. The book has a fun story that isn’t real involved, but it makes it perfect for younger kids and reluctant readers. The simple black and white illustrations are all throughout the book and really add to the story. Overall, I think this silly story is especially perfect for boys. I really liked the ending to the story and am looking forward to a sequel!
Five out of five bookworms! 
Visit the official Iggy Loomis website HERE.
Share this:
Categories: Age 6-9
Looks like a cute book. The cover reminds me of Cpt. Underpants.
I think that’s the point… 😉
Sounds like a very cute book.
It’s a great book! 😀
Cute cover. Sounds like this book is good for a lot of laughs! It looks like a comic book. Fun choice.
It is a GREAT book for laughs! 😀
Sounds interesting. Little brothers really are the worst. I had two. I do think both ate alien something off the ground because both are strange. Maybe I should read this book and get some help. Nice review, Erik, 🙂
Hmm… Maybe read the book TO them… Then they would know what happened to them! 😉
Cute! I can think of some young boys who’d love this silliness.
I can too! 😀
Lil’ bro with super powers – gotta love that!
Yeah!… I think. 😉
My little brother thought he had them. I think he still does!
🙂
This sounds so funny! And similar to a picture book I wrote, except the alien is a younger sister. 🙂 I guess with all those books you read for Renn you’ll be months ahead on reviews.
I like the idea of a sibling actually BEING an alien! Sounds awesome!
Ah, HA! I think two homeschooling brothers I know might get a kick out of this one! I’ll stick it in the tbr lineup. 🙂
I think you might be right! 😀
I am not ashamed to say, I eat bug DNA every chance I get. Give Josie my number. I can give her some tips about catching delicious bugs.
Love and licks,
Cupcake
Ummm… Ooh! Look! Over there! Bacon! *runs away*
Erik
What is it about “underpants” that’s just so darn funny? lol At least I think they’re funny! lol
Umm… They just ARE? Hmm… Let me ponder this a bit… 😉
What a hoot, Erik! I want to read this myself nevermind Matthew 😉
YEAH! Wait – what? 😉
Now this looks like a fun book indeed! And so much fun. Thanks for sharing. 🙂