Live and Let Swim: My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish (My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish, 5)

(I’m only talking about the first half of the book.)Do you remember the 1964 movie “Goldfinger” with James Bond 007 and Oddjob with his bowler hat? This was a terrific movie!The book we are talking about is probably for kids less than 13 years old and older people (like me). And this is a TERRIFIC book as well. This one has Oddjobz, but no James Bond 007 at all --- more like James Bond 013. Why? Because there are 13 Chapters and there PUNS GALORE!! (I even like what I wrote!) And all are connected with real James Bond movies (many of which I don’t even remember).Here are some of the characters:Tom (the narrator); his best friend, Pradeep; Pradeep’s his 3 year old sister, Sami; and, of course, Oddjobz. The bad guys are: Mark (Tom’s older brother) an EVILScientist; and Sanj (Pradeep’s older brother) an EVIL Computer Genius).And there are some “animals”: Tom has a ZOMBIE GOLDFISH named Frankie; Oddjobz has an octopus named Antonio; and Mark’s EVIL vampire kitten named Fang, but I don’t think it’s really evil.A wonderful, funny book. Kudos to the author (Mo O’Hara) and illustrator (Marek Jagucki). 5 Goldfish out of 5!!!!!Last thing about “Goldfinger”: Oddjob was Harold Sakata and he was a Olympic and professional wrestler. (I didn’t know that!)

I bought the first 3 books of this series for my friend's son this summer. Last time I saw him, he made it a point to say, "If you are thinking of any gift ideas for me, I really really liked those books you got me this summer!" I know he meant it because this was months later. So I bought the next 3 for him!

The Zombie Goldfish series is enjoyed by my four year old great nephew. My niece reads them at bedtime. I think they are almost done with all of them! Mo O'Hara is so creative an author. I highly recommend.

have been trying to convince my son to start reading chapter books. he was resistant, but gave this series a try, and now he's hooked

I purchased the first three of the series for my nephew for Christmas. His birthday was in May so I wanted to get him the other three books. I honestly have never seen him so excited over a gift I've given him. He's 8 years old and said "I love those books!" I'm super excited that I found something he really likes I'm going to get more from this author

These books an easy, fun read. If reading with your elementary school age child, you won't be bored and annoyed by an overly simple story. Characters are likable and plots are creative.

The part at the end of the book in the pet got talent story it was nice that they let Toby rest.It was a really good book can't wait to read the next one.

My grandson has finally started enjoying to read. Before he started reading Mo O'Hara's books, it was a chore getting him to read. Now he reads daily & looks forward to the adventures.

My children love these books! So fun and great to read and get them interested in reading!

See my review for volume 6

Brilliant, funny book. Absolutely loved by my 8 year old.

Brill ty x