This is book three in the Iggy series, I have not read the first two, but you don't need to know the characters to enjoy the book. (Maybe to know why the bandaid and dead bugs were important?) I have to say, this Iggy character is spot on. Having worked with kids and in schools, this fourth grade boy is exactly what I expected. I kind of love him as a character and wish the grown ups would take a minute to let him actually talk, rather than assuming his idea is bad or wild and talking over him. I get why he doesn't listen to his parents near the end because it is probably all stuff he has heard before, but it doesn't matter because they haven't taken the time to see where he was coming from. Iggy's neighbors get robbed, and Iggy comes up with a great idea to secure his house from the robbers. It involves a hole, a decently large hole, and a trap. Complications come about when the neighbor kid gets involved, but Iggy ends up getting a good ending. I don't like that the robbers are left open ended, I could see that giving some kids anxiety, but it was a funny ending. Going to have to check out the rest of Iggy's books now.

Iggy’s logic is perfect from his point of view. And the world revolves around his Halloween Candy. But the Heckies and his parents seem to see things differently. Follow the escalating mishaps as he tries to protect his candy from burglars, his parents, and the Heckies. A story about perspectives, Iggy is a delightful character who gets things wrong frequently. The plot is entertaining and engaging. Readers who like realistic fiction and humor will enjoy reading this book.

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The enthusiastic and impulsive Iggy returns for a third installment in Iggy Is the Hero of Everything. Iggy is very concerned when he hears news of a break-in at a nearby neighbor’s home. This leads him to come up with a plan for stopping the potential theft of one of his most valuable possessions—his good Halloween candy. As his plan unfolds, others around him, including his family and his neighbors may not see the plan the same way that Iggy does. Though readers will realize from the start that Iggy’s plan has the potential to not end well, they will enjoy Iggy’s adventures and his rationalization of the plan based on his point of view.