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jbrooks124's review
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Not my favorite read aloud. Loads of build up, just for zero pay off in the end. Not that I need a total explanation or an ending, but the last half of the book was fairly unsatisfying, both for me and my students.
lilybear3's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
I listened to the audiobook version and I am book talking this to a 5th grade class. The narrator was perfect for this story and he definitely made the shenanigans really funny. I personally felt like not a lot happened in the story, but I wonder if that is because I’m an adult and this is meant for younger readers. I think the premise is really funny, this kid who thinks doing all his laundry at once is better than just keeping up with it. This book leaves on a cliffhanger so we don’t learn why everyone seemingly disappears after the power goes out or why their friend got “stuck” in her video game . Normally I’m okay with a lack of closure but I think this book needed it. I don’t think I’ll continue this series since I only read it for my class and I’m not eager to figure out what’s going on. I really liked the ADHD representation and how Eddie casually talks about it, though.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, and Death
conceptuallysound's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Eddie describes the worst day of his life, which happens to turn into the funnest day of his life…as it seems. I love how the writer truly writes in Eddie’s voice, his ADHD ramblings voice, middle school shenanigans voice, and the still grieving his dad’s death but mom has moved on voice.
kiank's review
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.25
whatmrsharperisreading's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
zoot's review against another edition
4.0
I listened to the audiobook, and I give the narrator five stars! If you listen to audiobooks with your middle grade kids, this is such a good one to listen to because the author breaks the fourth wall, which is really fun to listen to. I do normally hate a book the end on a cliffhanger… but I’ll forgive this one. I do wish Eddie had teamed up with his friends earlier in the book, their adventures were my favorite parts.
myblackbookish_life's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Justin is DEFINITELY in his middle grade book bag???? This book was so funny and entertaining and I’m happy to read the next book of Eddie and the gang’s adventure.
ashylibrarian's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This was a funny and silly ride of a book. I would compare the comedy level to that of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. The plot overall didn't feel like much happened, however, I think the goofy nature of the story made it worth the read and fun to follow along with.
danilatrice87's review
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0