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Marge #1
Marge in Charge
Jemima and Jake's new babysitter doesn't look too promising. In fact she looks very sensible, very old and VERY small (she only comes up to daddy's armpit!). But the moment their parents leave the house, Marge gives a mischievous wink, takes off her hat and reveals a marvellous mane of rainbow-coloured hair!
Marge really is a babysitter like no other and the children spend a wild evening with her - racing snails, slurping chocolate soup and mixing potions in the bath! But if Jake and Jemima want her to babysit again it's time for them to take charge of Marge, tidy up and settle her down for a little sleep.
Three hilarious, anarchic and charming MARGE stories from A-list actress, mother, writer and comedian Isla Fisher.
Marge really is a babysitter like no other and the children spend a wild evening with her - racing snails, slurping chocolate soup and mixing potions in the bath! But if Jake and Jemima want her to babysit again it's time for them to take charge of Marge, tidy up and settle her down for a little sleep.
Three hilarious, anarchic and charming MARGE stories from A-list actress, mother, writer and comedian Isla Fisher.
176 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 2016
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Isla Fisher
31 books110 followersIsla Lang Fisher (born February 3, 1976) is an Australian actress and author. She was born in Muscat, Oman, to Scottish parents from Bathgate and Stranraer, and was raised in Perth, Western Australia. They resided in Muscat because of her father's job as a banker for the United Nations. Her mother is a romance novelist. Isla's name, after the Scottish island of Islay, is pronounced eye-la. She began acting on Australian television, on the short-lived soap opera Paradise Beach before playing Shannon Reed on the soap opera Home and Away. She has since been known for her comedic roles in Wedding Crashers (2005), Hot Rod (2007), Definitely, Maybe (2008), and Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009). She is married to comedian Sacha Baron Cohen. Fisher and Baron Cohen have a daughter, Olive Baron Cohen, born on October 19, 2007 in Los Angeles.
In the summer of 2010 Isla gave birth to her second child with Sacha Baron Cohen.
In the summer of 2010 Isla gave birth to her second child with Sacha Baron Cohen.
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June 11, 2020
Worried about your day? Have a list to get done? Call Marge. When she is in charge, things get done and your worries disappear. She's a little Amelia Bedelia with a dash of Pippi Longstocking and a smidge of the Cat in the Hat. In this first book in the series, there are three stories in which Marge babysits Jemima and Jake for the first time, takes them to a birthday party, and finally to school where she helps out in music and over lunch. Marge has a thousand stories about her days as a royal and connects to kids at an intuitive level. The 1st-3rd grade me would have welcomed this book as a classroom read aloud. The illustrations are also engaging. A delightful series from a talented author/actress!
August 15, 2019
I listened to the audio version read by Isla Fisher; she did a fabulous job of making each character’s voice sound distinctive.
A collection of short stories that are a little over the top and containing a smattering of silliness but will have the kids in fits of laughter.
Marge the babysitter to 7 yr old Jemima and 4 yr old Jake is a scream and a half, her kooky and bubbly nature make her a whole lot of fun.
What can I say - I listened, I cackled with glee to these ridiculously hilarious stories of three.
A collection of short stories that are a little over the top and containing a smattering of silliness but will have the kids in fits of laughter.
Marge the babysitter to 7 yr old Jemima and 4 yr old Jake is a scream and a half, her kooky and bubbly nature make her a whole lot of fun.
What can I say - I listened, I cackled with glee to these ridiculously hilarious stories of three.
December 9, 2017
**Rated by my daughter**
May 14, 2024
2.5
Little bit childish for me
But still good 👍
Little bit childish for me
But still good 👍
August 20, 2016
Fun book, but not what I expected.
It also held several inconsistencies (next to the whole Marge who was a case on her own). Here are some of them:
First up balloons don’t float upwards if you just blow them up with your breath.
Neither will they magically fill up and make a roof so it stays dry under it.
What is a 4 year old and a 7 year old doing in the same class?
Why can an old lady just barge into school and do all sorts of things?
Then there is Marge. Marge who I liked at the beginning, but at the end of the first story I was annoyed with her attitude and how she let the kids do everything in the end. I also don’t really like her stories. Sure, it is a nice addition, but they are so over-the-top, so much like lying, that I was getting annoyed with it and everyone believing her. Even the adults are seemingly OK with it. That the kids fall for it, I can imagine, but the adults as well?
So yes, I am tagging this one as fantasy because of Marge, the inconsistencies and several other things.
It is a shame, I was really looking forward to this book, and sure, it was still good, but I expected something more down-to-earth. Still with funny things happening, but less lying and less magical crap. Just a fun book about a baby-sitter and the kids she babysits, and not some magical story where an old lady does everything she wants her way, no matter how much chaos, crap or other stuff that causes. Bah.
Like oh hey, we can test this present you bought for someone and fill it up with apple juice and just make a fucking mess.
There were some fun parts, but in general I was just rolling my eyes. And yes, maybe I am not the right age for this, but I can guarantee you, if I was a kid (and my English levels were good enough to read this book) I would probably have been annoyed at Marge as well. I am just not the type for these kind of characters, a bit of silliness is fun, but this? No.
The book is split up in 3 stories. The first is where we meet Marge, the second is about a birthday party, and the last one is about Marge going magically to school with the kids.
2.5 stars, mostly because I liked the illustrations, and some of the parts in the book were funny.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com
It also held several inconsistencies (next to the whole Marge who was a case on her own). Here are some of them:
First up balloons don’t float upwards if you just blow them up with your breath.
Neither will they magically fill up and make a roof so it stays dry under it.
What is a 4 year old and a 7 year old doing in the same class?
Why can an old lady just barge into school and do all sorts of things?
Then there is Marge. Marge who I liked at the beginning, but at the end of the first story I was annoyed with her attitude and how she let the kids do everything in the end. I also don’t really like her stories. Sure, it is a nice addition, but they are so over-the-top, so much like lying, that I was getting annoyed with it and everyone believing her. Even the adults are seemingly OK with it. That the kids fall for it, I can imagine, but the adults as well?
So yes, I am tagging this one as fantasy because of Marge, the inconsistencies and several other things.
It is a shame, I was really looking forward to this book, and sure, it was still good, but I expected something more down-to-earth. Still with funny things happening, but less lying and less magical crap. Just a fun book about a baby-sitter and the kids she babysits, and not some magical story where an old lady does everything she wants her way, no matter how much chaos, crap or other stuff that causes. Bah.
Like oh hey, we can test this present you bought for someone and fill it up with apple juice and just make a fucking mess.
There were some fun parts, but in general I was just rolling my eyes. And yes, maybe I am not the right age for this, but I can guarantee you, if I was a kid (and my English levels were good enough to read this book) I would probably have been annoyed at Marge as well. I am just not the type for these kind of characters, a bit of silliness is fun, but this? No.
The book is split up in 3 stories. The first is where we meet Marge, the second is about a birthday party, and the last one is about Marge going magically to school with the kids.
2.5 stars, mostly because I liked the illustrations, and some of the parts in the book were funny.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com
October 16, 2017
Marge needs to be locked up, I think. This series probably should have stayed between Isla Fisher and the children she lulled to sleep with it, but when you have fame and money, the sky's the limit, so now this drivel is gracing the shelves of bookstores across the nation. I picked it up because it looked short, expecting something like Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, but I'll be honest, it almost put ME to sleep right in the middle of a bustling Target!
The book is actually made up of three separate stories involving the Button children and their babysitter, Marge, who dupes Mr. and Mrs. Button hard, then makes a complete wreck of the house and leaves it to the children to clean up while she takes a long, hard nap. She is living proof that an old lady can be a Mary Sue--or perhaps a Manic Pixie Dream Biddy--with long, flowing rainbow hair, a short stature that makes the children wonder if she's a kid or a grown-up, and an alleged background as a Dutchess. There's nothing she can't do! Magic, music, she can even get a four-year-old to eat broccoli! Everyone loves her, despite the fact that she upends a music class, takes over a child's birthday party, and almost destroys a house. I'm sure she would get away with murder. Maybe even make murder fun!
I'm not even going to go into Fisher's questionable grasp on physics regarding what makes balloons rise, or the health hazards that blowing on a strange instrument might entail. This seems like a striking case of "Have Money, Will Publish." Stick with Amelia Bedelia. At least her silliness is grounded in a believable reality.
The book is actually made up of three separate stories involving the Button children and their babysitter, Marge, who dupes Mr. and Mrs. Button hard, then makes a complete wreck of the house and leaves it to the children to clean up while she takes a long, hard nap. She is living proof that an old lady can be a Mary Sue--or perhaps a Manic Pixie Dream Biddy--with long, flowing rainbow hair, a short stature that makes the children wonder if she's a kid or a grown-up, and an alleged background as a Dutchess. There's nothing she can't do! Magic, music, she can even get a four-year-old to eat broccoli! Everyone loves her, despite the fact that she upends a music class, takes over a child's birthday party, and almost destroys a house. I'm sure she would get away with murder. Maybe even make murder fun!
I'm not even going to go into Fisher's questionable grasp on physics regarding what makes balloons rise, or the health hazards that blowing on a strange instrument might entail. This seems like a striking case of "Have Money, Will Publish." Stick with Amelia Bedelia. At least her silliness is grounded in a believable reality.
June 18, 2019
Rating: 3 STARS
2017; HarperCollins
(Review Not on Blog)
Jemima is hoping that the new baby-sitter, Marge is not driven away by her stubborn younger brother, Jake. The list of rules left by their mother are things that her brother hates so Jemima is a bit nervous. Marge turns out to be nothing like they imagined - she is short, colourful, fun, spontaneous and a royal!
Isla Fisher, an actress who has acted in many comedic roles, brings humour to the three stories in the first book of Marge. Fisher has three children and often comes up with her own stories. It is through this she decided to write her own book. While I liked the book, I did find that there wasn't anything unique or overly endearing. This is written for children starting to read so I am not the target audience.
***I received an eARC from EDELWEISS***
2017; HarperCollins
(Review Not on Blog)
Jemima is hoping that the new baby-sitter, Marge is not driven away by her stubborn younger brother, Jake. The list of rules left by their mother are things that her brother hates so Jemima is a bit nervous. Marge turns out to be nothing like they imagined - she is short, colourful, fun, spontaneous and a royal!
Isla Fisher, an actress who has acted in many comedic roles, brings humour to the three stories in the first book of Marge. Fisher has three children and often comes up with her own stories. It is through this she decided to write her own book. While I liked the book, I did find that there wasn't anything unique or overly endearing. This is written for children starting to read so I am not the target audience.
***I received an eARC from EDELWEISS***
January 9, 2019
Marge in charge is a wonderful story it involves silliness. There are three chapters
1 Marge babysitts 2 Marge at the
Birthday party it also involves breaking the rules.I enjoyed it if you are a silly person
You should like Marge in charge and
Isla Fishers other stores
By:Alessandra Daly.
1 Marge babysitts 2 Marge at the
Birthday party it also involves breaking the rules.I enjoyed it if you are a silly person
You should like Marge in charge and
Isla Fishers other stores
By:Alessandra Daly.
July 16, 2017
3 סיפורי נני מופרעת וחביבה, אנטי נני מק'פי.
חביב, לילדים, אבל מעט מייגע וחוזר על אותם השטיקים.
חביב, לילדים, אבל מעט מייגע וחוזר על אותם השטיקים.
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February 16, 2021Funny and fun but I did not like it that much. Still great book Isla Fisher!
August 30, 2020
My daughters and I listened to this audio read by Isla Fisher.
We had great laughs and enjoyed listening to this before bed
We had great laughs and enjoyed listening to this before bed
March 7, 2023
I think Isla Fisher did some good writing at the start of this. Then it got confused and I didn't like the way she told the story
November 10, 2018
Dr. Seuss meets Mary Poppins. This junior grade chapter book sets up slapstick humour without the resolving strands that a parent or other adult would look for. How does the mess left over from the madcap mayhem get tidied up? What are the consequences? While the humour is intended for 7-year-olds, as it is based on breaking parents’ rules, telling lies, massive sugary dietary choices, rooms and hair being left dirty and even people being hurt or humiliated, it would appeal to a smaller proportion of the significant adults reading this series of books – e.g. a dunk in a fountain anyone?
September 10, 2024
3.5 stars
Good, funny, enjoyable and engaging storyline.
4-10 year olds.
Nothing challenging or confronting!
Good, funny, enjoyable and engaging storyline.
4-10 year olds.
Nothing challenging or confronting!
August 22, 2016
I received a digital copy of this title from Allen & Unwin for review.
Ten Second Synopsis:
Jemima thinks that being looked after by a babysitter will be boring, but she reckoned without rainbow-haired firecracker Marge! Now Jemima has to work hard to make sure Marge doesn't turn the house upside down.
This is actually three stories, not one, featuring an old granny with more than a bit of life left in her yet. In fact, the mini-fleshlings might find it hard to keep up with her spontaneity and sense of fun. In these three introductory tales, Jemima and her little brother Jake are left in the care of diminutive Marge after their parents go out leaving strict instructions to follow the rules. Marge, who is a blend of Mary Poppins, Nanny McPhee and Fran Drescher, manages to stick to the spirit of the rules, if not the letter, causing chaos and excitement, as well keeping a few tricks up her sleeve in order to save the day.
The first story is our introduction to Marge on a regular night in, the second features a right royal knees-up at a friend's birthday party, while the third story demonstrates why school visitors need to sign in to the office before attending class. These stories are perfectly pitched at the 6 to 9 year old age range, being short, action-packed and illustrated throughout. As a serial read-aloud before bed, or a quick dose of comedy for confident young readers, Fisher has managed to hit the nail on the head with lovable and quirky old Marge.
Ten Second Synopsis:
Jemima thinks that being looked after by a babysitter will be boring, but she reckoned without rainbow-haired firecracker Marge! Now Jemima has to work hard to make sure Marge doesn't turn the house upside down.
This is actually three stories, not one, featuring an old granny with more than a bit of life left in her yet. In fact, the mini-fleshlings might find it hard to keep up with her spontaneity and sense of fun. In these three introductory tales, Jemima and her little brother Jake are left in the care of diminutive Marge after their parents go out leaving strict instructions to follow the rules. Marge, who is a blend of Mary Poppins, Nanny McPhee and Fran Drescher, manages to stick to the spirit of the rules, if not the letter, causing chaos and excitement, as well keeping a few tricks up her sleeve in order to save the day.
The first story is our introduction to Marge on a regular night in, the second features a right royal knees-up at a friend's birthday party, while the third story demonstrates why school visitors need to sign in to the office before attending class. These stories are perfectly pitched at the 6 to 9 year old age range, being short, action-packed and illustrated throughout. As a serial read-aloud before bed, or a quick dose of comedy for confident young readers, Fisher has managed to hit the nail on the head with lovable and quirky old Marge.
September 12, 2016
Marge is the best babysitter ever!) At least that's what Jemima and Jack think. Well, almost. Marge is certainly unusual and very ungrownup like, no least her colourful hair and her need to make everything fun, which somehow includes completing their mother's list of rules. It's amazing how she gets Jake to do what his parents couldn't, including eating vegetables. I loved her idea of how to get him to wash his hair, and for wearing school shoes. Marge never repeats her tricks, and doesn't reveal their secrets.
I loved who although Jemima had fun with Marge she worried about getting the list from her mother done, as well as being on time which was how I was when I was younger, always worrying about doing the right thing. Marge shows that quite often there isn't a wrong way to do things, so long as you clear up after yourselves! It was fun having 3 stories within this book. The illustrations definitely enhanced the hilarity of the story, I especially liked the 2 mice who kept appearing, and I loved what the number plate said on the last page! Definitely hope to read more of Marge in the future!
(FYI I didn't know Isla was an actress until I looked her up online!)
I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review on my blog Nayu's Reading Corner. http://nayusreadingcorner.blogspot.co...
I loved who although Jemima had fun with Marge she worried about getting the list from her mother done, as well as being on time which was how I was when I was younger, always worrying about doing the right thing. Marge shows that quite often there isn't a wrong way to do things, so long as you clear up after yourselves! It was fun having 3 stories within this book. The illustrations definitely enhanced the hilarity of the story, I especially liked the 2 mice who kept appearing, and I loved what the number plate said on the last page! Definitely hope to read more of Marge in the future!
(FYI I didn't know Isla was an actress until I looked her up online!)
I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review on my blog Nayu's Reading Corner. http://nayusreadingcorner.blogspot.co...
May 29, 2017
(Review of digital download from Edelweiss Plus.) What a fun read for my 4th graders and for their teachers/librarians! This book is reminiscent of Amelia Bedelia with a bit of Cat in the Hat thrown in. Marge is just the kind of babysitter that kids will love with her wacky stories, fun play, and entertaining way of getting mom's list of "to-do's" accomplished...sort of! While the brother-sister duo in this book are ages 4 and 7, readers up through grade 4 will likely enjoy the hijinks of this former adventuring duchess as she branches into the world of babysitting. The illustrations are fabulous and the vocabulary is excellent with plenty of context clues to help students learn a few new words as they read along (or listen). This book would make a great read aloud for students in the younger grades as it is likely to be too difficult for the 1st-2nd grade crowd and possibly many in the 3rd. I loved this one and will be adding it to my list of future purchases for my library.
August 5, 2016
Riotous hilarity tempered by sound parenting advice (mostly from the worrying mind of 7-year-old Jemima), all mixed up with a plucky mucky 4-year-old and lots and lots of lovely rainbow coloured hair. Marge is the complete package. Highly entertaining (at least for 6 + year olds)
August 9, 2020
it was really funny and a great book for kids :)
June 26, 2017
Fun with a babysitter - short stories of a quirky anti-Nanny McPhee
Jemima and Jake have a new babysitter... one they don't think much of, to start with anyway. She's tiny, with rainbow coloured hair and seems very boring. Until their parents leave! Then Marge's bubbly personality and sense of fun come out to play.
With 'Marge in Charge', Mummy's lists of things to do might get done still, but not quite as she intended! She plans on letting the children have 8 slices of cake at a birthday party, making chocolate soup for dinner, and fancies the idea of coming to school with them...
My 6-year-old son loved listening to this on our daily journeys to school. He kept up with it perfectly, he clearly identified with little Jake (a small boy keen on fun) and his older sister Jemima (the more sensible of the two). And Marge isn't too female to resist appealing to boys. She's got her own history - growing up with Royals, used to servants.
The stories about their escapades are funny, not too long to be read one each night at bedtime, or too challenging for newly independent readers. We have the second book ready to go, and we'll be having it in bed.
Isla Fisher narrates the story herself, and she does it with warmth and nicely distinct voices for the two children and Marge herself (who sounds a little older than I pictured - but Marge IS her creation!!).
One for listeners/readers aged 5 or 6 and above, up to around age 11.
Jemima and Jake have a new babysitter... one they don't think much of, to start with anyway. She's tiny, with rainbow coloured hair and seems very boring. Until their parents leave! Then Marge's bubbly personality and sense of fun come out to play.
With 'Marge in Charge', Mummy's lists of things to do might get done still, but not quite as she intended! She plans on letting the children have 8 slices of cake at a birthday party, making chocolate soup for dinner, and fancies the idea of coming to school with them...
My 6-year-old son loved listening to this on our daily journeys to school. He kept up with it perfectly, he clearly identified with little Jake (a small boy keen on fun) and his older sister Jemima (the more sensible of the two). And Marge isn't too female to resist appealing to boys. She's got her own history - growing up with Royals, used to servants.
The stories about their escapades are funny, not too long to be read one each night at bedtime, or too challenging for newly independent readers. We have the second book ready to go, and we'll be having it in bed.
Isla Fisher narrates the story herself, and she does it with warmth and nicely distinct voices for the two children and Marge herself (who sounds a little older than I pictured - but Marge IS her creation!!).
One for listeners/readers aged 5 or 6 and above, up to around age 11.
September 28, 2018
This rather short book which is actually made up of three mini stories will have you laughing your socks off! Ridiculously hilarious!
Mr & Mrs Button want to go out and engage a babysitter who they've actually never met before(!) and the two kids think they're going to have a boring time with this apparently little old lady.
They soon realize that Marge is a super surprise package of the unexpected - she is unpredictable, claims to be a duchess with a wild menagerie of pets which does stretch the limits of credibility but despite her wackiness, Marge manages to complete the list of rules left by the kids' mother - in her own unique way!
Marge is a little bit like Mary Poppins but there's no magical spells. She manages to get Jake to do things which his parents have been unable to make him do. Marge manages to create chaos wherever she goes, much to Jemima's anxiety but all turns out well and the kids love their unusual babysitter.
The odd thing is that the parents haven't a clue of what mischief their babysitter gets up to in their absence and they have NO idea she has rainbow coloured hair!
Isla Fisher's Marge stories remind me of the crazy stories by Margaret Mahy - half real but way over the top.
Mr & Mrs Button want to go out and engage a babysitter who they've actually never met before(!) and the two kids think they're going to have a boring time with this apparently little old lady.
They soon realize that Marge is a super surprise package of the unexpected - she is unpredictable, claims to be a duchess with a wild menagerie of pets which does stretch the limits of credibility but despite her wackiness, Marge manages to complete the list of rules left by the kids' mother - in her own unique way!
Marge is a little bit like Mary Poppins but there's no magical spells. She manages to get Jake to do things which his parents have been unable to make him do. Marge manages to create chaos wherever she goes, much to Jemima's anxiety but all turns out well and the kids love their unusual babysitter.
The odd thing is that the parents haven't a clue of what mischief their babysitter gets up to in their absence and they have NO idea she has rainbow coloured hair!
Isla Fisher's Marge stories remind me of the crazy stories by Margaret Mahy - half real but way over the top.
February 11, 2017
Jake and Jemima have a new babysitter; Marge. Marge is a rainbow haired mischief-maker who loves to make a mess, bend the rules and tell magnificent stories. When not regaling Jake and Jemima with her fantastic stories, Marge can be found cooking up chocolate soup or conducting the band in the playground at Jake and Jemima's school. Marge is definitely the bestest most funnest babysitter ever.
Marge is back in charge in Marge and the pirate Baby, she will have to use all of her skills to tame Zara the Pirate Baby. With Jake, Jemima and now Pirate Baby Zara, Marge has her work cut out for her at home, at the pool and most importantly at Uncle Desmond and Aunt Annie's wedding. With her rainbow hair and mischievous personality there is plenty of fun when Marge is in charge.
These books were awesome. Written by Isla Fisher and illustrated by Eglantine Ceulemans, each book contains 3 wonderful stories. Isla Fisher's fantastic story telling is perfectly complimented by Eglantine Ceulemans' illustrations.
I really enjoyed the quirky unpredictable characters, I was smiling from beginning to end. Setting the book out into three short stories was a great idea. It kept the stories fresh and fast paced and it kept you wanting more.
Anyone one with children should get these books immediately. You wont regret it.
Isla Fisher has struck gold with Marge in Charge and Marge and the Pirate Baby. I cant wait to she what she does next.
Written by Geramie Kate Barker
https://gemsbooknook.wordpress.com
Marge is back in charge in Marge and the pirate Baby, she will have to use all of her skills to tame Zara the Pirate Baby. With Jake, Jemima and now Pirate Baby Zara, Marge has her work cut out for her at home, at the pool and most importantly at Uncle Desmond and Aunt Annie's wedding. With her rainbow hair and mischievous personality there is plenty of fun when Marge is in charge.
These books were awesome. Written by Isla Fisher and illustrated by Eglantine Ceulemans, each book contains 3 wonderful stories. Isla Fisher's fantastic story telling is perfectly complimented by Eglantine Ceulemans' illustrations.
I really enjoyed the quirky unpredictable characters, I was smiling from beginning to end. Setting the book out into three short stories was a great idea. It kept the stories fresh and fast paced and it kept you wanting more.
Anyone one with children should get these books immediately. You wont regret it.
Isla Fisher has struck gold with Marge in Charge and Marge and the Pirate Baby. I cant wait to she what she does next.
Written by Geramie Kate Barker
https://gemsbooknook.wordpress.com
August 15, 2017
A doddering babysitter delights two skeptical charges, wreaking havoc and delightful chaos whilst unsuspecting parents return to find all is well. Is it Good Dog Carl? The Cat in the Hat? Pirates Don't Change Diapers? Maybe Mrs. Doubtfire?! Nope. Meet Marge. A rainbow-haired, bubble-loving, sneaky broccoli-on-a-bus-eating senior whose relationship with responsible (read: uptight) Jemima and reluctant Jakey develops over three shortish stories in this new chapter book.
Attempts at humor fell far short here as Marge comes across as more of an annoyance than an entertainment. A tired premise, dull sentence structure, and stilted phrasing made it challenging to push through this early chapter book.
Attempts at humor fell far short here as Marge comes across as more of an annoyance than an entertainment. A tired premise, dull sentence structure, and stilted phrasing made it challenging to push through this early chapter book.
July 7, 2019
Jake is 5 and his sister Jemima is 7 and their new babysitter has, according to Jemima, had the most incredible life of any grown up she has ever known. Marge looks like a tiny, comfortable old Granny, but when she lets her rainbow coloured hair down she becomes quite naughty and fun, breaking their parents’ rules and telling them cool stories from her past. This book contains 3 stories, when they first meet her at home, they take her to a party and goes with them to school. I know there are a few holes in the story but honestly who cares - I think this book will be loved by its intended target audience, namely the 6 and 7 year old confidently reading girls, or read aloud to younger children. I will be buying the rest of the series for our school library.
December 1, 2017
Elementary school age children will find these three stories about Marge, their babysitter, amusing. They will likely wish their own baby sitters would act in much the same way. Marge is her own style of crazy and comes up with more silly and mischievous ideas than most children can left to their own devices. Though she is obviously older, and definitely shorter, she hardly sets a good example for behavior. Of course the Button children adore her. Most of this is zany, nonsensical and unrealistic but who cares? Any time adults act/look kooky to children is a winner.
March 17, 2018
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher.
This first review is by my child:
When I read this book it was a pretty quick one. I liked how the author explained how Marge's life was as a royal. It describes how to NEVER, EVER, judge a book by its cover. Or in this case, a babysitter. When the two siblings see their babysitter they never expected that their care taker was so much fun. Plus, I like how that there were three stories but, I wish it bit longer that that though.
I will read and add a review here myself as well.
I read this book, which is a quick read. The babysitter, Marge, is hilarious to kids, but as an adult, she makes me worry of course because she is completely nuts. I would categorize this as an early chapter book as it consists of three stories pertaining to different adventures with the kids and their babysitter, Marge. It is a fun story and my child wants to keep the book to re-read so she liked it.
This first review is by my child:
When I read this book it was a pretty quick one. I liked how the author explained how Marge's life was as a royal. It describes how to NEVER, EVER, judge a book by its cover. Or in this case, a babysitter. When the two siblings see their babysitter they never expected that their care taker was so much fun. Plus, I like how that there were three stories but, I wish it bit longer that that though.
I will read and add a review here myself as well.
I read this book, which is a quick read. The babysitter, Marge, is hilarious to kids, but as an adult, she makes me worry of course because she is completely nuts. I would categorize this as an early chapter book as it consists of three stories pertaining to different adventures with the kids and their babysitter, Marge. It is a fun story and my child wants to keep the book to re-read so she liked it.
April 18, 2018
The 7-11 year old group read Marge in Charge by Isla Fisher for April and it was an amusing read with 3 short stories within. They rated it much more highly than I had expected as it was quite simple, but they liked that it was a humorous story. They loved Marge's rainbow hair and the pug dog but did think it was too short.
I found some of the scenarios a little simple and some of her antics made me a little uncomfortable as a grown-up.
We rated it:
10 / 10 / 8.5 / 8.5 / 9.75 / 9.75 / 9 / 6 / 9.5 / 5.5 (me)
I found some of the scenarios a little simple and some of her antics made me a little uncomfortable as a grown-up.
We rated it:
10 / 10 / 8.5 / 8.5 / 9.75 / 9.75 / 9 / 6 / 9.5 / 5.5 (me)
May 14, 2018
Read it to your kids. Read it with your kids. Let your adult inner ten year old giggle along. Marge is not your normal babysitter. Begun as bedtime stories by the author, these three silly stories tell of Marge's unconventional ways with her charges. Reading Marge inspires thoughts of other bedtime storytellers, like Baum of Oz, with glimpses of Mary Poppins, Willie Wonka, and other grownups who have a way with kids.
September 28, 2018
Was hoping for a fun read, but was disappointed. It didn't even make me chuckle or bring me to smile. Jemima and her younger brother Jakey get a new, quirky babysitter, Marge. Three stories are included, putting Marge in different situations. Mom always leaves a list of things to be done while the parents are gone. Will Marge be able to handle it? Jemima is likable enough and I liked how Marge answered some questions, but other than that, I don't have much to compliment.
August 1, 2019
Confesso che mi aspettavo di piu' da questo libro, che invece contiene tre storielle semplici, al limite del banale e, anche se ci sta un po' di nonsense in un testo per ragazzini, in questo caso le trovate mi sono apparse un po' forzate, e nemmeno troppo divertenti.
Di sicuro pero' il testo e' semplice ed e' quindi risultato perfetto per il mio bisogno di fare pratica con la lettura in inglese.
Di sicuro pero' il testo e' semplice ed e' quindi risultato perfetto per il mio bisogno di fare pratica con la lettura in inglese.
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