Lulu's Mysterious Mission
Author: Judith Viorst
Illustrator: Kevin Cornell
Book 3 in the Lulu series
Pages: 186
Published: 2014
Age: 6+
Eeny meeny miney mo,
That babysitter’s got to go.
Lulu has put her tantrum-throwing days behind her. That is, until her parents announce that they are going on vacation—WITHOUT LULU. Not only that, but they are leaving her with the formidable Ms. Sonia Sofia Solinsky, who says hello by bellowing, “The Eagle has landed,” and smiles at you with the kind of smile that an alligator might give you before eating you for dinner.
The second her parents are out of the house, Lulu tries out several elaborate schemes to bring them straight back. But just when she seems to finally be making some headway, her babysitter reveals an astonishing secret . . . one that has Lulu crossing her fingers that her parents will go on vacation all the time—without her!
This irresistible third illustrated chapter book starring Judith Viorst’s Lulu is full of hilarious hijinks, delightful twists, and a top-secret mission!
About the Lulu Series
Books in series order
- 1.Lulu and the Brontosaurus(2010)
- 2.Lulu Walks the Dogs(2012)
- 3.Lulu's Mysterious Mission(2014)
Reading age: 6+ years
Lulu is a little girl who is accustomed to getting what she wants. She is prone to temper tantrums and has a very vivid imagination which – as you might expect – sometimes lands her in trouble. Lulu is not always well-behaved, polite or predicatable but she's resourceful, smart and sassy and you'll love her regardless.
One could well imagine Lulu being friends with the likes of Sarah Pennypacker's Clementine, Megan McDonald's Judy Moody or the ever-mischievous Ivy and Bean. These quirky and funny stories will appeal to readers with a good sense of humour and a cheeky streak.