Review by Publisher's Weekly Review
Keller, the 14-year-old host of the YouTube show Life Hacks for Kids, shares more than 30 hacks from the show, a mix of games, recipes, art projects, jewelry, and more. Described in clear step-by-step instructions, the projects should appeal to a broad range of readers (a braided pull toy for a pet, emoji beanbags, duct tape earrings, and "steel drums" made from empty tin cans, among others); q&a sections with Keller and insights into the making of the web series will interest her fans. Bright color photographs of Keller and stills from the show feature throughout. Ages 10-12. (Oct.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Review by Horn Book Review
Springing from an eponymous YouTube series, this breezy book includes step-by-step instructions for thirty-five nifty games, crafts, and recipes, divided into eight sections (with punny titles such as "Hacktivities," "Hackcycle," etc.). Each section ends with an interview with fourteen-year-old host Sunny Keller about her life and the show. Photos of each step are included; doodle-ish spot art is scattered throughout. Ind. (c) Copyright 2018. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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