Timmy Failure

Timmy Failure

Pastis, Stephan. 2013. Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made. Indiana. Candlewick Press

Young Timmy may have an unusual last name but he tries to make the best of it. His detective agency is off to a rocky start with a polar bear as a business partner and a home office in his mom's closet, Timmy tries to make a name for himself. His misadventures make for a hilarious story filled with irony. Timmy's unique perspective on the world is evident on every page. This story is a quick, easy, funny read well worth opening the book and jumping into Timmy's world.

Evaluation Criteria:  Style and Characters

Timmy Failure is written in a style similar to Diary of a Wimpy Kid with comical illustrations made by Timmy himself. The story, narrated by Timmy, described all of his delusional adventures alongside with his illustrations and his efforts to fix mysteries and mistakes but fails to do so effectively while pinpoint some of his own mistakes and flaws in a comical way. Timmy can be described as imaginative but almost delusional with a high sense of superiority although his way of thinking as well as his trouble with school and home life beg to differ. Although that is the case, it is astounding the world Timmy creates for himself to bring a sense of happiness and control in his life in a very humorous way. 

Book Trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mcp8Sfx0aqA