Westly: A Spider's Tale

by Bryan Beus

Bryan Beus (Illustrator)

• ISBN10: 1629720682
• ISBN13: 9781629720685
• Publish Date: 29 September 2015
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: Shadow Mountain
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 176
• Language: English

Reviews

[sstaley]

I was very excited to read Westly: A Spider's Tale to my 2nd grade class. I have to say, they were enchanted from the first chapter. They really loved the characters and they also liked the different voices I used as I read the novel to them. This book is perfect for the age group I teach, 7-8 year olds. They couldn't wait each day until after lunch when it was time for Read-Aloud. They all groaned when I ended a chapter and put the book away to do something else. They learned the main message from the book, {which impressed me} without me telling them.

I decided to have my class help me write this review. When we finished the book, I had them write down what they liked the most about Westly. Who better to see how kids liked the book than hear from kids themselves? So here is what they had to say, at least those who turned their paper in...{There may be some spoilers here :) and the spelling has been corrected in order for you to read their comments. ;) }

Beckett: "My favorite character was the raven. I liked the book because Westly became a hero and saved all the insects."

Cole: "My favorite characters were Westly, Zug Zug and the Raven."

Ava: "I like when Westly turns into a spider. My favorite characters is Zug Zug the fly."

Gretta: "My favorite part was when Wesley was in the menagerie and he almost died, but it was super, duper sad...I would think every body would like Westly. It is awesome; my favorite book!

Ty: "Westly learned being different was fine."

Serg: "I learned that at the end Westly became King of the menagerie."

Aryianna: "I learned it doesn't matter if someone is different. I just love Westly. It's a good book!"

Brooklyn: "I liked the part where Westly's dad hugs him. I want to share it with my friends."

Evan: "I liked that we don't have to be sad if we are different. I like the book because it is exciting!"

Brody: "I liked the story because of the moth...you should buy it and Westly."

Lillian: "I loved when Westly stuck up for his friends, even the raven. I recommend 2nd grade and up will like this book."

Jaslene: "I like Westly and Zug Zug. They live in the menagerie. I recommend it."

Edison: "I love Westly and the Raven KIng and learned that different is good. The story was very funny...a good book for all ages."

Will: "I learned that you should never give up."

Charlie: "Westly was a very good spider. I like how he got the key from the worms."

Dyson: "My favorite characters were Westly, Zug Zug, the worms, the raven and the dragonfly."

Owen W. "I liked the pictures. It is a good story. You should read it."

Jordan: "The raven was scary and they all looked awesome. I liked it!"


So there you have it! It's a great book, with a good message for kids, and very entertaining. So from my 2nd grade class, they recommend this book to other kids.