Description (from Amazon): For years the evil villain Wintergreen had tried to destroy super crime-stopper, Tomato and his sidekick, Pea, and take over planet Oarg. In a plan gone wrong, Wintergreen traps himself along with his arch-nemesis in a runaway rocket ship that crashes on a strange planet called “EAR-TH”. Now these perennial enemies must learn to work together to survive the dangers on this strange world. Hungry birds, enormous snakes and the giant inhabitants of EAR-TH stand between this brawling bunch of aliens and finding a way home.
What a fantastic debut book for Erik Weibel. Erik is no stranger to writing. You may find his work on his blog (This Kid Reviews Books) where he thoroughly and expediently reviews books for kids.
In our home, we have the motto: "Who knows better what kids like than kids?" and Erik helps prove our point. Thanks, Erik!
This book is entertaining. The descriptions throughout the book are well done.
Pea is a lovable narrator who over prepares for outings which is evident when he shares that the only Smidge Scout patch he is missing is the one for "packing your backpack efficiently." Mom really enjoyed the choice of narrator and found herself giggling throughout the book.
A fairly quick read and we look forward to reading book 2 in the series.
Both mother and daughter (10 years old) easily agreed on the star rating.
You would like this book if you enjoy a fun read with unique alien characters and quick adventure.
Fun Recommendation: Purchase Erik's book and then use one of the new Kid Lit Printables book report forms for your child/nephew/cousin/yourself to review this book! Three options and all are free.
Disclosure: We purchased The Adventures of Tomato and Pea - Book 1: A Bad Idea on Amazon. I received no monetary or in-kind compensation for my honest review of this book.
Hi! I am a former homeschooling mother (DD now attends a charter school) to one precocious tween daughter. I enjoy reading picture and middle grade books. I love when I have time to read what my daughter is reading. Stanley and Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge are nice enough to allow me to review books on their site as I have time. My latest project is Kid Lit Printables. You may call me Neighbor Girl's Mom or Cool Mom.