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betcei's review against another edition
3.0
The 7th grade students at Washington School have been granted permission to make their own rules for the school year about classes, schedules and lessons. As they are trying to make decisions that appeal to every student, they discover that the FBI is trying to take over the school to find "something" that the Builder of the school/home had hidden inside. The students work together to save their school and solve the mystery. The story is based in part on a true story from Maryland of students having a revolution to make new rules. The book has adventure and team building, but at times it seemed too easy for them to solve the problems. 5th through 8th graders will enjoy the story and the adventure of solving the mystery.
ajs526's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.5
crystals_library's review against another edition
5.0
Review by Isaac, a 7th Grader
Isaac says that 7th Grade Revolution is very well written and explained. It keeps you hooked throughout the whole book. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Isaac says that 7th Grade Revolution is very well written and explained. It keeps you hooked throughout the whole book. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
chaotic_ramblings's review against another edition
5.0
This was such a fun read! I loved every minute and had a hard time putting this one down! This may be a middle-grade book, but Liana kept the writing interesting enough to keep me on the edge of my seat wanting to know more. The story is told from two view points: students Dennis and Rhonda.
Dennis is the new kid who has been kicked out of his previous schools, though we never find out why. We do get a little insight into Dennis throughout the book, and I love how his character grows during the story.
Rhonda is your typical weird girl, though honestly; she reminded me a lot of myself in 7th grade! Her father has trained her in survival tactics and some of the other students pick on her because of that. Though in the end, Rhonda becomes a stronger character.
The hunt for the treasure is amazingly written and I honestly could picture myself right there with all the students. It was so fun to find the secrets with them, and I felt joy each time they discovered something new; whether it be about themselves, another classmate or just a new discovery in or around their school.
I almost wish there was a second book, just because I don't want to leave all the students. This was a great book idea based off of the Exploris Middle School's bloodless revolution. I honestly wish more schools would do things like this to get the kids more involved.
Dennis is the new kid who has been kicked out of his previous schools, though we never find out why. We do get a little insight into Dennis throughout the book, and I love how his character grows during the story.
Rhonda is your typical weird girl, though honestly; she reminded me a lot of myself in 7th grade! Her father has trained her in survival tactics and some of the other students pick on her because of that. Though in the end, Rhonda becomes a stronger character.
The hunt for the treasure is amazingly written and I honestly could picture myself right there with all the students. It was so fun to find the secrets with them, and I felt joy each time they discovered something new; whether it be about themselves, another classmate or just a new discovery in or around their school.
I almost wish there was a second book, just because I don't want to leave all the students. This was a great book idea based off of the Exploris Middle School's bloodless revolution. I honestly wish more schools would do things like this to get the kids more involved.
chymerra's review
4.0
I have started to read more and more middle-grade books. Having two tweens and one of them who loves to read, I am always on the lookout for good middle-grade books. The cover of 7th Grade Revolution caught my eye when I saw it. When I read the blurb, my interest was caught and I had to read it. I am glad I did because this is a book that I would definitely let my kids read.
7th Grade Revolution was based on real events. The 7th graders at Exploris Middle School staged a bloodless revolution. The reason, they were upset with the teachers. The author took that real life event and ran with it. Which resulted in a book that mirrored National Treasure but on a kid’s level. I loved it. The plot of this book
The plot of this book was very simple. 7th graders at Washington Academy Middle School staged a bloodless revolution and won. While in a room, debating school schedules and courses, the entire school is evacuated. All grades except the 7th grade. One of the students picks up a conversation between two FBI agents about a secret treasure. The secret treasure is hidden inside the school and the FBI is going to try to flush them out. The students decide to stay one step ahead of the agents by stockpiling food and water. They also decide to find the treasure before the FBI. The resulting adventure reveals surprising secrets about their school. It also reveals secrets about the American Revolutionary War.
There are several main characters in 7th Grade Revolution. I am going to focus the main two characters, Dennis and Rhonda. The secondary characters in this book are what made the book. They gave the book substance and the ability for me to believe that these kids actually did what they did.
Dennis did not want to be in that school. Being the new kid, he’s the outsider and everyone looks at him like a bit of a bad boy. But when push comes to shove, he becomes the person that everyone leans on. He does have his demons and I was heartbroken when I read how they came about.
Rhonda is the low kid on the totem pole at Washington Academy Middle School. She was teased because her father has trained her in survival tactics in preparation. But those were for a zombie apocalypse. She tends to keep herself because of that. When the students discover the passage under the school, she is only one who can help them get the secret treasure.
Like I said above, this is a middle-grade book. My children are almost 10 and almost 12 and 7th Grade Revolution will be a perfect read for them. I am planning on buying this for my almost 10-year-old for Christmas. He loves these kinds of books and I can see 7th Grade Revolution becoming a favorite of his.
The end of the book was pretty typical. All the storylines were wrapped up in a very satisfactory way that satisfied me as a reader. I did like how everything was explained to the kids about the secret treasure.
4 stars
My Summary of 7th Grade Revolution:
7th Grade Revolution is a fantastic middle-grade book. This book has memorable characters, both main and secondary, as well as a plot that will keep you on your toes. I plan on getting this book for my almost 10-year-old.
Will I reread: Yes
Will I recommend to family and friends: Yes
Age range: Tween
Why: There is some mild violence in this book. Otherwise very clean. I would recommend for a tween (10+). Any younger, I would suggest using your discretion.
I would like to thank Liana Gardner, Independent Book Publishers Association, Member’s Titles and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review 7th Grade Revolution.
All opinions stated in this review of 7th Grade Revolution are mine.
I did not receive any compensation for this review.
**I chose to leave this review after reading an advance reader copy**
7th Grade Revolution was based on real events. The 7th graders at Exploris Middle School staged a bloodless revolution. The reason, they were upset with the teachers. The author took that real life event and ran with it. Which resulted in a book that mirrored National Treasure but on a kid’s level. I loved it. The plot of this book
The plot of this book was very simple. 7th graders at Washington Academy Middle School staged a bloodless revolution and won. While in a room, debating school schedules and courses, the entire school is evacuated. All grades except the 7th grade. One of the students picks up a conversation between two FBI agents about a secret treasure. The secret treasure is hidden inside the school and the FBI is going to try to flush them out. The students decide to stay one step ahead of the agents by stockpiling food and water. They also decide to find the treasure before the FBI. The resulting adventure reveals surprising secrets about their school. It also reveals secrets about the American Revolutionary War.
There are several main characters in 7th Grade Revolution. I am going to focus the main two characters, Dennis and Rhonda. The secondary characters in this book are what made the book. They gave the book substance and the ability for me to believe that these kids actually did what they did.
Dennis did not want to be in that school. Being the new kid, he’s the outsider and everyone looks at him like a bit of a bad boy. But when push comes to shove, he becomes the person that everyone leans on. He does have his demons and I was heartbroken when I read how they came about.
Rhonda is the low kid on the totem pole at Washington Academy Middle School. She was teased because her father has trained her in survival tactics in preparation. But those were for a zombie apocalypse. She tends to keep herself because of that. When the students discover the passage under the school, she is only one who can help them get the secret treasure.
Like I said above, this is a middle-grade book. My children are almost 10 and almost 12 and 7th Grade Revolution will be a perfect read for them. I am planning on buying this for my almost 10-year-old for Christmas. He loves these kinds of books and I can see 7th Grade Revolution becoming a favorite of his.
The end of the book was pretty typical. All the storylines were wrapped up in a very satisfactory way that satisfied me as a reader. I did like how everything was explained to the kids about the secret treasure.
4 stars
My Summary of 7th Grade Revolution:
7th Grade Revolution is a fantastic middle-grade book. This book has memorable characters, both main and secondary, as well as a plot that will keep you on your toes. I plan on getting this book for my almost 10-year-old.
Will I reread: Yes
Will I recommend to family and friends: Yes
Age range: Tween
Why: There is some mild violence in this book. Otherwise very clean. I would recommend for a tween (10+). Any younger, I would suggest using your discretion.
I would like to thank Liana Gardner, Independent Book Publishers Association, Member’s Titles and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review 7th Grade Revolution.
All opinions stated in this review of 7th Grade Revolution are mine.
I did not receive any compensation for this review.
**I chose to leave this review after reading an advance reader copy**
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