Guys, I can’t tell you enough, how much Patience enjoyed reading this book. She just finished it a few days ago and I promised her she’d help me write this review. I hope you like it.
I’m going to start with the details of this book and then I’ll share her thoughts. After that we’ll close with a cool giveaway.
The Adventures of OOK and GLUK Kung-Fu Cavemen from the Future
BY: Dav PilkeyRelease Date: August 12, 2010
APR: $9.99 US / $11.99 CAN
Find: http://scholastic.com/titles/ookandgluk/index.htm
Reading level: Ages 6-10+
Hardcover: 176 pages
Synopsis:
The coolest caveboys to step out of the Stone Age! It’s 500,001 BC, and OOK and GLUK’s happy hometown of Caveland, Ohio, is under attack. The world’s most evil corporation from the future has invaded the past, and the boys and their little dinosaur pal, Lily, are in big trouble! When a mysterious time portal takes them to the year 2222, they find a wise new friend. But will they find the secret to saving the day?
More INFO: Captain Underpants is one of the most beloved and bestselling children’s book series with over 45 million books in print! Its core audience is boys ages 6-10, however even older kids and adults collect all the books in the series. This past August, Scholastic released The Adventures of Ook and Gluk, Kung-Fu Cavemen from the Future, from Dav Pilkey the creator of Captain Underpants.
About the Author:
Dav Pilkey has written and illustrated numerous popular, award-winning books for children, including the Captain Underpants and Dumb Bunnies series; Dog Breath, winner of the California Young Reader Medal; and The Paperboy, a Caldecott Honor Book. He lives with his wife in the Pacific Northwest. Visit him online at www.pilkey.com
Thoughts from Patience- 9 years old (questions from mom) 
Mom: What was your favorite character in this book?
Patience: OOK
Mom: Why?
Patience: Because he’s so funny.
Mom: Which Chapter was your favorite?
Patience: Chapter 2, because that’s when they start introducing the dinosaurs, Lily and Mogmog
Mom: How would you explain this book to others?
Patience: This book is about two cavemen kids named OOK and GLUK and they live in a town called Caveland and their ruler is King GopperNopper. King GopperNopper is an evil King that turns all the people from Caveland into slaves that cut down logs for him. King GopperNopper travels to the future and meets his future self. This is the twisty part. Future King GopperNopper kills the past King GopperNopper with a lazar so OOK and GLUK travel to the future. They find a Kung-Fu teacher named Master Wong who teaches them a bunch of moves in order to defeat King GopperNopper’s future self. There’s a whole lot in between this stuff, so you’ll just have to read it and see.
I would say that this book is really funny and I like how they have flip-O-ramas at the end of every chapter. When you get to chapter 4 there are two flip-O-ramas in a row. At the end of the book there are bonus lessons that teach you how to talk like a caveman.
Mom: I remember you saying that you wanted another book that comes after this one; what is the title?
Patience: The Adventures and OOK and GLUK JR Kung-Fu Cave Kids in Outer Space. They say it’s coming soon-ish and I can’t wait!
Giveaway TIME!!! Giveaway TIME!!!
PRIZE
Five (5) winners will receive:
- Copy of THE ADVENTURES OF OOK and GLUK!
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Disclosure: This book was sent to me for the purpose of my candid review. Because it is a child’s book, my daughter happily shared her thoughts (honestly). This was not a paid post nor did receiving this product influence any ‘positive’ feedback. All thoughts and/or opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. Thank you.
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