This is a funny book, although it also deals with some serious issues such as bullying, family issues and sibling rivalry. Stanley feels that he doesnÆt really fit in û heÆs a bit on the chubby side, the last to be picked for football, and people make jokes about his ginger hair. The final humiliation is when the school bully finds out that he is adopted.
On his 13th birthday he gets a card from his birth mother asking him to meet her. He decides that he canÆt disappoint her by turning up and instead, he advertises for a stand in who will be sporty, clever and good looking to impress her. Needless to say, things donÆt go as planned and he finds himself getting deeper and deeper into trouble as his lies escalate. Throw into this a pushy teacher who enters him for the school talent competition and life begins to get very complicated for poor Stanley!
I really like this book because the authorÆs writing style is realistic. It is also a funny book.
The main character is Stanley Harris, his nickname is Stanley Carrot. It is about his quest to find his mum but he doesnÆt want to meet her in person. He makes somebody else do it for him.
I can tell that the characters are well developed because I know what they would do in different situations. He gets bullied but wants to show everyone he can do something amazing at the talent show. He just needs to find his courage.
This is a great review Sammy. I am glad that you enjoyed it.
I thought your book review was really good and informative, Sammy. Well done!
Mrs McCarthy
DACA
Would the Real Stanley Carrot Please Stand Up? made me realise that being yourself is the way to be happy and trying to please everyone isn’t always best. I would recommend this book to a friend.
This book was my favourite because it was really funny and exciting. It was also gripping. I loved the character Stanley because he was really funny.
This book was great. I wouldn’t normally reach for a book like this but I am so glad I had the opportunity to read it. Although it was funny at times it also dealt with some more serious issues. Over all it was a great book and I would definitely recommend it to someone else.