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The story was very imaginative and of course, the illustrations were wonderful of course, it’s Chris Allsburg. Can’t say much, but I really loved the ending. ( )

The first time I have read a book where the title was designed to be forgotten. While the title may be intentionally elusive, the charm of the story is not. Van Allsburg has set among a black family a universal tale of sibling rivalry. Though simply told, the illustrations contain his usual magic of capturing big moments but understating them at the same time. The illustrations are done in browns and tans which convey how the kids see their world while also giving the book an instant feeling of nostalgia--of being kids again right along with the characters. Like the kids you are pulled in and left feeling surprise and wonder by the end. ( )

I very much enjoyed this read. ‘PROBUDITI!’ is about two young boys who go see a magician and believe they can use his powers to hypnotize as well. So to try it out they make a hypnosis machine and try it one Calvin’s little sister, Trudy. Throughout the rest of the book they are giving her commands and she is following each one as though she is a puppet. Towards the end of the book the boys get worried because they can’t change her back to normal and Calvin’s mom is returning home soon. At the end we find out that Trudy remembered the whole day and that she might not have been hypnotized this whole time, but just messing with her brother. This book was very enjoyable to read as I said before Van Allsburg will always keep you guessing. ( )

A boy experiences the consequences of his actions when he attempts to hypnotize his sister and makes her behave like a dog. ( )