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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
4,25⭐️, I really enjoyed reading this. It is a good quick read. However there are things that happened just way too quickly.
Also there were some things that were way too good. Like it doesn’t work like that. “I did something bad today (nothing serious just bad) and I realized something so tomorrow I am changing my whole life (as if I saw Jesus).”Doesn’t work like that. And okay I could understand if it happened once in the book, but it happened twice. Too people changing their lives from night to morning just like that because of 13-year pls child. I don’t think so.
I do however want to read the rest of these books. And yes it can be read as a stand-alone. It was really good except what I already said.
Also there were some things that were way too good. Like it doesn’t work like that. “I did something bad today (nothing serious just bad) and I realized something so tomorrow I am changing my whole life (as if I saw Jesus).”Doesn’t work like that. And okay I could understand if it happened once in the book, but it happened twice. Too people changing their lives from night to morning just like that because of 13-year pls child. I don’t think so.
I do however want to read the rest of these books. And yes it can be read as a stand-alone. It was really good except what I already said.
Okay so for ONCE I'm giving this a straight 4 star review. Still not quite my favorite writing style from Grisham but it was one that had good questions and different opinions raised about the scandal in the story and the outcome of it. I did like how he captured teenage boys and testing perfectly like for instance.....one of Theo's friends purposely missed most of the questions so he could be in the lower level and stay under the radar in high school and when he got his test scores results, let's just say he was pretty happy. But this one I'll admit I did actually enjoy reading. as usual it's a fast read and I love Theodore Boone the Kid Lawyer.
This one didn't seem as intense as some of the other books. Dealing with teachers changing test scores and whether they will be prosecuted or not... not super deep.
I loved the series but this book wasn't for me. I disliked the standardized testing scandal and some elements seemed unbelievable to me, as an educator. Yes, I know standardized testing is a part of school and some educators may impact the tests. This book didn't have the flair that books earlier in the season did. I really liked the first book and actually taught the novel to my English 7 students. I guess I've grown up and grown out of love with Theo.
adventurous
challenging
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
A dive in my childhood :)
Theodore Boone never disappoints
Theodore Boone never disappoints
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Book 6 of 7--almost done. It was okay. The subject matter is timely, but is it interesting enough for middle school kids? That I don't know. Theo doesn't actually do much in this case other than be our eyes and ears.
1. Can't say it's entirely accurate, but the reasons for and results of the high stakes tests do have truth.
2. Don't believe that teachers would confess to changing the scores in such a manner as presented here. I know teachers have been caught changing answers, but did they confess? The plot needs this confession. Now testing is mostly online.
3. A district refusing state testing would lose money--or would have when this book was published. There is, however, a federal regulatory level that also needs to be dealt with.
4. Theo is kind of a little snot about being allowed to go to court, isn't he? As for the judge consulting with Theo...
1. Can't say it's entirely accurate, but the reasons for and results of the high stakes tests do have truth.
2. Don't believe that teachers would confess to changing the scores in such a manner as presented here. I know teachers have been caught changing answers, but did they confess? The plot needs this confession. Now testing is mostly online.
3. A district refusing state testing would lose money--or would have when this book was published. There is, however, a federal regulatory level that also needs to be dealt with.
4. Theo is kind of a little snot about being allowed to go to court, isn't he? As for the judge consulting with Theo...
