Written Review: Smelly Kelly and His Super Senses: How James Kelly's Nose Saved the New York City Subway (Module 6)

 

Title: Smelly Kelly and His Super Senses
Author: Beth Anderson & Jenn Harney
Genre: Historical Fiction
Grade Range: 1-5

Review: The story of Smelly Kelly is a wonderful read with adorable illustrations that help drive the story forward.  The real-life story is backed up with a thorough bibliography and explanations of some of the tools and chemicals he used throughout his life serving the New York Public.  The moral of the story is that real people, who may be a bit different, can be real-life heroes when they put their minds to work for a greater purpose.  He didn’t need a superpower, his nose might seem like one, but he was able to train others and learn new skills that would lead to the safety of the people.  A fantastic story for all ages.

Teachers can use this story to show how curiosity and the desire to learn can help you move ahead in life and even become a hero. Science classes can talk about the chemicals used and history classes can give a brief insight into a recent time in history that students might find interesting. 


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