REVIEW: When Plants Attack

When Plants Attack: Strange and Terrifying Plants
Author: Rebecca Hirsch

What a fun (and informative) listen! From plants with poisonous defenses to those that trap & eat unsuspecting animals, this book delves into plants that aren't your grandma's petunias! And the best part -- this isn't an M. Night Shyamalan movie. It's real! These plants really exist! Just don't get too close....  :)

Rebecca Hirsch presents facts on these strange plants in an interesting manner, using true stories, humor and cool facts. This book would be an awesome addition to a science classroom or as supplementary reading for middle grade kids at school or at home. I could definitely see this book getting even reluctant readers interested in reading about science. I listened to the audio book version from Lerner Books. The book is a little over an hour in length -- perfect listening length for kids who only have a bit of time here and there to listen. The narrator reads clearly and keeps it interesting and upbeat. Definitely an entertaining listening experience!

This is the first book by Rebecca Hirsch that I've read. It was geared to middle grade kids, but I enjoyed it as well! I will definitely be reading & listening to more of her books!

**I voluntarily listened to a review copy of this audio book from Lerner Audiobooks. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.**