Amelia Bedelia Chapter Book #10

Herman Parish and Lynne Avril send Amelia Bedelia to her Aunt Mary's wedding, and the setting is a natural for the series' signature literal-minded comedy — flower girls, tying the knot, wedding rings, and a broken bridge all get the treatment. The book piles on genuine plot complications (a sick captain, a torn dress, a mysterious woman) so that Amelia's mix-ups move the story rather than just punctuating it. Kirkus has praised the chapter book series for giving a new generation access to Amelia's humor and confidence, and the 2016 ten-book box set confirms the sustained commercial health of the franchise. The honest caveat is formula: longtime readers know exactly how the comedy works and where the resolution is headed. Readers new to Amelia Bedelia may want to start earlier in the series, but for established fans this installment is a cheerful, reliable addition.