This is the third installment in the LuLu series. Lulu's parents are going out of town. She throws a fit expecting them to stay. But the parents have a secret weapon--the best babysitter in the whole world. The babysitter is highly trained and doesn't put up with any of LuLu's tricks. But when LuLu pulls out all the stops and causes a confrontation, the babysitter admits she is a trained spy. LuLu then trades obedience for spy training.This book is not written with the same tone as the first two which were appropriate for the recommended ages of grades 1-4. This book is more mature both in tone and in the illustrations. The illustrator is not the same as the first two. LuLu is meaner and more manipulative. The babysitter is rather mean and manipulative too. This book is advertized for grades 1-5. I believe that should be bumped up to grades 3-5. The riddles are far too advanced for 1st graders as is the subject matter. After buying and reading Lulu and the Brontosaurus, the kids and I decided that we had to have all of the Lulu books. These books are fantastic. K-3rd graders and I enjoyed them. Viorst does a great job with these stories. We especially like how she talks to the reader throughout the book and we loved to chant and sing the songs out loud. These are going to be a hot item when the school year starts!
Lulu and the Brontosaurus was much better, but I liked this just the same
—skb
I love it when the narrator speaks directly to the reader!!
—kiso10
Fun, but not as fabulous as the first book in the series.
—shanti
A little girl with attitude. (always tongue in cheek)
—Laestrella212
Lulu's back! I love the snarky wit of this series.
—BlackRose
