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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
I've been meaning to read or listen to this young adult novel for years, but just got around to it! I know Lubar created the idea for Full Cast audio, so I'm glad I was able to interlibrary loan the CDs.[return][return]Scott Hudson is a lowly freshman trying to survive high school. His older brother was a popular troublemaker who is kinda a loser now that he's out of high school. Scott's friends are leaving him--moving, joining the wrestling team, and just drifting apart. Scott is constantly trying to get closer to Julia, the beautiful classmate who might be out of his league. But the freaky pierced girl is getting a lot of his attention, too, even though Scott is embarrassed to be seen with her. And, um, Scott's mom is pregnant. So the story is told in a journal (not a diary, he tells us) to his future sibling. Let's just say he isn't too thrilled with sharing his home with a whiny little kid! Scott is a smart, funny kid, even though he is exhausted from him freshman year.
fast-paced
This book reminds me of The Perks of Being a Wallflower. It’s a really good description of what high school is like, especially for a nerdy person. A good read
Scott Hudson's chronicle of his up-and-down freshman year of high school, written as a how-to guide for his not-yet-born younger sibling. It's a bit obvious at time, but generally fun reading. On a side note, I completely predicted the topic for Scott's English class during National Poetry Month.
This book graces you with a birds eye view of life from the the opening day of 9th grade & introduction to high school until the end. Lubar paints a slightly over the top portrait of the "horrors" while not losing sight of the true turmoils teens face & the anguish the feel. Exquisitely done!
This book is precious. I loved it a lot more than I thought I would. Really takes me back to high-school. (Like it was really that long ago.)
But it also presents something very special to me: how one teacher can really change how you look at things. In this book, it was the freshman English teacher. (And my freshman English teacher was just as amazing.)
As long as Scott was to have such a great English teacher, it really got me thinking... I was really lucky to have all the teachers I had in my life. They've all had a part in who I am in life.
"I can't even begin to tell you how grateful I am for them," Amanda said thankfully.
But it also presents something very special to me: how one teacher can really change how you look at things. In this book, it was the freshman English teacher. (And my freshman English teacher was just as amazing.)
As long as Scott was to have such a great English teacher, it really got me thinking... I was really lucky to have all the teachers I had in my life. They've all had a part in who I am in life.
"I can't even begin to tell you how grateful I am for them," Amanda said thankfully.
As a Freshman myself, I have to say that I love the protagonist in this book, Scott. And I love how in this book not all the characters are one-dimensional. I mean, each character is not what he or she seems. So basically this book is about Scott's struggles as a Freshman in high school. He loses friends, joins too many things and eventually becomes a big brother. Great book and I'm glad my teacher got me started on it or I would never have read it. Awesome.
Oh, and by the way, I LOOOOOOOOOVVVVVVE Scott :)
Oh, and by the way, I LOOOOOOOOOVVVVVVE Scott :)
This was a very light, fun & quick read and I loved it! I loved Scott's personality and his humor. Loved the writing.
Definitely glad I picked it up so randomly.
Definitely glad I picked it up so randomly.
funny
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Self harm, Suicide, Suicide attempt
Silly but enjoyable. Captured the idea that few people like to read for fun, depressingly enough.