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Mr. Smarty Pants

Aww Nuts!

by Charity Reid
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Benjamin Carver III, aka Mr. Smarty Pants, is basically a kid genius, comes from a lineage of Black inventors, and his family owns the local peanut factory, Carver Nuts. One minor problem—he's extremely allergic to peanuts! So he invents tech solutions for his allergy problems. When Deon, aka Dark Midnight, of the rival chocolate factory in town is jealous of Mr. Smarty Pants' lab and inventions, he creates a plan to steal them to become the top inventor in town. But Dark Midnight doesn't know Mr. Smarty Pants has the PB&J squad on his side, made up of his best friends Pete and Jemma. An accessible introduction to graphic novels and reading for reluctant readers, Mr. Smarty Pants is fun-to-read and humorous while exposing kids and teens to STEM and Black History Figures like George Washington Carver.

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    September 10, 2024

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      • ISBN: 9781958372531

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      • ISBN: 9781958372500
      • File size: 17754 KB
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    • English

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      July 1, 2024

      Gr 3-7-Young inventor Benjamin Carver III strives to emulate his namesake George Washington Carver-who happens to be his great-great-great uncle. Even so, Ben prefers the moniker Mr. Smarty Pants. He spends his time creating in his garage, trying to navigate his peanut butter allergy and fighting his arch nemesis Deon, aka Dark Midnight, with his sidekicks Peter and Jemma. Deon has a chance at growth but quickly backslides, creating an opening for a sequel. Readers will enjoy Ben's inventions, the side characters, and touches of humor. The realities of living with a peanut allergy are well demonstrated, along with teamwork and friendship. Done in a traditional comic book format, with speech bubbles and narration, this book shines with well-drawn, expressive characters and a palette that leans dark and moody but still feels youthful. Ben and his family are Black, and most of the other characters are people of color. VERDICT Add to collections where STEM-themed graphic novels are in demand.-Melisa Bailey

      Copyright 2024 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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