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randomwright's review against another edition
5.0
It is really good. I loved how Zoe was a natural code-reader and how the numbers 1-9 had colors. I love "The Zoe Special", Tuna and Lay's. Now I want "The Zoe Special."
kellyjcm's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the story, and the quirky school was an enjoyable setting. however, the book felt unresolved, as though a few chapters were missing. At times Zoe frustrated me by not sharing her thoughts with anyone.
choosejoytoday's review against another edition
5.0
If you've ever struggled to figure out where you belong, if you've ever wondered why everyone else seemed to be more talented than you, or if you've ever felt ignored and betrayed by your friends (and especially if all of this encapsulates your middle school experience), this might be the book for you.
booksforlosers's review
2.0
2.5 Personally, I think this book was just kind of weird.... I would probably have been better if if was written in first person because I loved Barbara Dee's Just Another Day in My Insanely Real Life which is the only reason that I bought this book
tmktmktmk's review against another edition
4.0
Think it might be a little mature for 4th graders (maybe end of the year) just in terms of relating to the main character, but I would love this for 5th graders (as it's about 6th). It handles social issues and popularity in a realistic, not over-the-top stereotypical way I thought was nicely done, as well as self-identification and confidence. Plus the use of ciphers and codes would definitely lure some kids (me) in; I know one of my kids last year started using one of them occasionally for fun.
ashlyn_f_stel's review
5.0
I really enjoyed reading this book! It might be closer to a 4.5, but it brought me back to simpler times so I had to round up. I think this would be a great book for kids to read.
minli's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book. Learning all the new ciphers was really interesting.
shutupnread's review
3.0
Solving Zoe was really cute. The plot and the characters made the book really fun.
What I liked best about Solving Zoe was Zoe, the main character. She had a ton of character and I thought it was interesting that she was extremely good at ciphers. I tried looking at them and solving them...no such luck. Haha. Anyway, I thought Zoe was pretty in-depth person. She is really creative and I really liked that color code where 4=blue and so on [4 is the only one I remember:].
And Lucas, he is a genius. Omg. There were some parts where I don't believe that he's only a 6th grader. Sometimes he seems really mature and grown-up but other times when he seems like what he is - a 6th grader. Like the part where he puts notes in people's locker because he wanted to show others what he thought of them. It was pretty immature but then again, there were times when he's a genius. Like trying to solve Mayan codes for his parents - things that no one could ever do.
This book is for a fun, relaxing, short read. So if you have time, pick this book up and learn about ciphers. :)
What I liked best about Solving Zoe was Zoe, the main character. She had a ton of character and I thought it was interesting that she was extremely good at ciphers. I tried looking at them and solving them...no such luck. Haha. Anyway, I thought Zoe was pretty in-depth person. She is really creative and I really liked that color code where 4=blue and so on [4 is the only one I remember:].
And Lucas, he is a genius. Omg. There were some parts where I don't believe that he's only a 6th grader. Sometimes he seems really mature and grown-up but other times when he seems like what he is - a 6th grader. Like the part where he puts notes in people's locker because he wanted to show others what he thought of them. It was pretty immature but then again, there were times when he's a genius. Like trying to solve Mayan codes for his parents - things that no one could ever do.
This book is for a fun, relaxing, short read. So if you have time, pick this book up and learn about ciphers. :)
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