This book was provided to me as an advance reader copy by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

First, Martha’s mom bans her from playing soccer and Agatha and friends must get Martha back on the field. Then Agatha’s brother, James, receives an email from a mysterious girl, Bella, and Agatha secretly responds for him. It’s just one of those things that sisters have to do! Agatha discovers Bella’s love of spelling might hold the secret for getting Martha permission to play soccer again. Several forged emails—and a few spelling tests—later, will Martha play in the big game? And what will happen when the innocent Bella meets the real James? The irresistible adventures of Agatha Parrot continue in this funny and unpredictable installment.

This being my first experience with Agatha Parrot, I had no preconceived notions of what to expect. This book made me snicker out loud at certain points. Yes, there was some silliness, which I prefer to avoid when reading, but if one is going to convey the true behavior of 7 and 8 year-olds, there is going to be some silliness involved. Agatha and her friends felt real and I can imagine the circumstances in the book actually occurring. The children do engage in some deceit (cheating, lying), but in the end, honesty wins out (somewhat), and the characters go to bed happy. I would recommend this book to kiddos 7 to 10 years-old. They will love the antics of Agatha and her friends, and will likely clamor for more.
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