Ten-year-old Gregory is about to find out that the enormous mole stuck straight beneath his nose is not just a mole, but is actually a humpy crumpy portal of skin that hides a creature called the Grimbockle.What¿s more? The Grimbockle is just one of the many strange little creatures called Bockles tending to the mysterious threads that connect all humans from one to the other. It is a very … important job and one that has long been carried out with incredible secrecy……that is, before tonight.
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Melanie Schubert’s debut novel, Gregory and the Grimbockle, aimed at ages eight and up, is a heart-warming tale of adventure that underscores the hidden connections binding us all.
My ten-year-old son and I read this book together and I am so very glad we did.
The adventure begins when Gregory discovers the Grimbockle and his cockroach steed. Revealing a secret world within our own, the lovable Grimbockle takes Gregory along as he carries out an important task. But neither them, nor their worlds will be the same in the end.
While the characters drew me in, it was the focus of their work, exoodles, and the underlying lessons revealed through the characters’ experiences that had the biggest impact on me (and my son too, I believe). This is one of those rare books that embeds itself in your heart. It has changed the way I view the emotional bonds we have with one another.
Truly a delightful tale. My son and I loved this book! And our exoodles grew reading it together!
One final thought, if you plan to read this book in a classroom setting, I recommend you check out the Gregory and the Grimbockle soundtrack. It would be a great way to transition students when it’s time to read.
Great story to help youngsters understand social relationships and how to keep them healthy. The first chapter is a bit gross, but her whole original concept of how we are connected to each other and the effects of unhealthy relationships is wonderful. I would recommend reading this book with your child (age 8-12).
This is such a fun book. It reminded me of the books I used to enjoy reading as a boy. And even though I’m almost 60-years old, I still enjoyed reading this book now. I really like creative, and fun, story and characters. GREAT BOOK!
It was a fun read.
It was ok. I teach Elementary age children and so I read a lot of books at this age level. This was ok, not a favorite of mine,
Such a cute story. My grandson loves it. Would love to see more of this type of story, and a sequel for this!
Imagine Roald Dahl’s language and Mary Norton’s storytelling and you might catch a glimpse at what Schubert has created with Gregory and the Grimbockle. This completely original and highly imaginative tale weaves together fantastical themes that children will be drawn to immediately with an underlying message that will make them consider their own relationships. I dreaded having to put this book down to get back to work and found myself looking for more chances throughout the day to find out what would happen next or talk to my coworkers about what I had just read! Your children will devour this book. I highly recommend the soundtrack for intensified reading pleasure as well. I think it is safe to say that we will see many great works from Schubert in the future and I can’t wait to go on more adventures.
I liked it a lot because it was very imaginative. The ending was precious. Good book.