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jay_the_hippie's review against another edition
4.0
A book about a kid who hates to read is the best way to target reluctant readers. What's more, it turns out this kid is smart enough to come up with some clever plans, especially when trying to help friends. It's amazing what you can come up with when you don't have a fear of breaking customs and rules.
Another very funny book in this series. Plus, it continues to tell the story of the relationships between these kids.
Another very funny book in this series. Plus, it continues to tell the story of the relationships between these kids.
mizzlroy's review against another edition
After each book in this series, I find that I like Charlie a little more. His character is developing in a very natural way for a middle school boy. In this installment of the series, Charlie is sent to summer camp. Doesn’t sound too bad—but it isn’t a normal summer camp. It is a summer camp for learning, in other words, a camp for nerds. Sarcastic as always, Charlie tells his story in a humorous and relatable fashion. Charlie has developed into a boy beginning to find interest in girls and growing as a character with each new book.
Suitability: Grades 5-8
Recommendation: Recommended
Illustrations: A few black and white sketch drawings
Genre: Realistic fiction
Would you purchase this book? Yes Why? The others are popular
Dewey Classification: REAL FIC GRE
Price: $14.99
Suitability: Grades 5-8
Recommendation: Recommended
Illustrations: A few black and white sketch drawings
Genre: Realistic fiction
Would you purchase this book? Yes Why? The others are popular
Dewey Classification: REAL FIC GRE
Price: $14.99
acertaineh's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
cepitademanzana's review against another edition
2.0
bastannte lleno de estereotipos, piensa que puede hacer que a los pibes les guste leer, logra literalmente todo lo contrario, vieron esos libros de autoayuda que te dicen que sonrías más? es algo así pero con la lectura, trata de convencerte de que leer es para chicos cool!! y lo único que hace es decirte que si lees sos un pelotudo.
shighley's review
4.0
Had a great time with this book. As with the first two, I listened to it on CD; it's the same narrator, and he does a great job. In some ways, I felt this was the best of the three. It has its convoluted parts (the closing ceremony at camp-- doubt that would really happen with parents there), but really not as many of Charlie's schemes as in books 1 & 2. You can fully appreciate this one without reading the first two.
Some of my favorite parts included the basketball game and Charlie Joe giving kissing lessons to George, which included bubble gum. There are so many subtleties in the book that made me chuckle or laugh, and I think kids will get most of them. This book is current enough without being offensive. Even though many of my students wouldn't talk like these campers, it's still not completely off.
The book makes its point about the failure of an all work-no play philosophy without being too heavy-handed. I've already ordered it for our library. I much prefer these to James Patterson's Middle School series; I find those somewhat depressing.
Some of my favorite parts included the basketball game and Charlie Joe giving kissing lessons to George, which included bubble gum. There are so many subtleties in the book that made me chuckle or laugh, and I think kids will get most of them. This book is current enough without being offensive. Even though many of my students wouldn't talk like these campers, it's still not completely off.
The book makes its point about the failure of an all work-no play philosophy without being too heavy-handed. I've already ordered it for our library. I much prefer these to James Patterson's Middle School series; I find those somewhat depressing.
mon_ique's review
4.0
This one didn't shine as brightly as the other ones did, although the premise was fantastic. I guess it was the writing. Before, I had no problem reading although for a younger crowd, but this time, it showed who this was targeted at. I cringed a little reading some of cheesy lines, but I love the relationship dynamics, and really root for a 4th one!
libscote's review against another edition
4.0
I think I actually enjoyed this book more than the original. I think Charlie Joe really grows in this book, and I really enjoyed learning about Lech Walesa, someone I knew nothing about prior to reading this book. Recommended for readers and nonreaders alike!
amdame1's review
4.0
A good read-alike for Diary of a Wimpy Kid fans.
In this 3rd book of the series, Charlie Joe Jackson is off to summer camp. It should be fun - except that he is going to a reading camp, much to his chagrin. Luckily his friends Katie and Nareem are there, too, which helps him settle in. However, he decides that all the "nerds" should loosen up and become a bit more like him during the 3 weeks of camp.
Lots of humor and illustrations, but also pretty strong messages about reading and friendship.
In this 3rd book of the series, Charlie Joe Jackson is off to summer camp. It should be fun - except that he is going to a reading camp, much to his chagrin. Luckily his friends Katie and Nareem are there, too, which helps him settle in. However, he decides that all the "nerds" should loosen up and become a bit more like him during the 3 weeks of camp.
Lots of humor and illustrations, but also pretty strong messages about reading and friendship.
libscote's review against another edition
4.0
I think I actually enjoyed this book more than the original. I think Charlie Joe really grows in this book, and I really enjoyed learning about Lech Walesa, someone I knew nothing about prior to reading this book. Recommended for readers and nonreaders alike!