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Middle School: How I Survived Bullies, Broccoli, and Snake Hill by James Patterson, Chris Tebbetts
thecorioliseffect's review against another edition
These books are cute and they're fun and they're so easy to get through, I love picking them up between other stuff.
shighley's review against another edition
2.0
Patterson and Tebbetts aim for some of the lowest common denominators of gross out here-eat till you vomit, poop under the cabin, continually trash another group's possessions. I don't think the anti-bullying message is all that effective, as it appears that one of the highlights is Rafe taking revenge on the Bobcats. Even the title seems to be pandering, as broccoli and Snake Hill are but very minor cogs in the plot.
I did like the aspect of Rafe feeling like a leader, having friends, and excelling in something. I wondered how a struggling single mom would be able to afford sending two children off to 8 weeks of camp, and wouldn't you check the actual condition of the camp? And what camp allows counselors to desert their cabins every night? Ah, but yes these are plot devices needed to move along a work of fiction.
They do throw in a few things to ingratiate librarians: mentions of Holes, Hugo Cabret, and calling us wonderful. Sure, I'll buy this book for my library, because the kids will want to read it. Curiously, I listened to this right after Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to Summer Vacation, which was much more positive and genuinely funny.
It is interesting how the book is edited a bit to make references to the audiobook.
I did like the aspect of Rafe feeling like a leader, having friends, and excelling in something. I wondered how a struggling single mom would be able to afford sending two children off to 8 weeks of camp, and wouldn't you check the actual condition of the camp? And what camp allows counselors to desert their cabins every night? Ah, but yes these are plot devices needed to move along a work of fiction.
They do throw in a few things to ingratiate librarians: mentions of Holes, Hugo Cabret, and calling us wonderful. Sure, I'll buy this book for my library, because the kids will want to read it. Curiously, I listened to this right after Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to Summer Vacation, which was much more positive and genuinely funny.
It is interesting how the book is edited a bit to make references to the audiobook.
rawanmanjal's review against another edition
3.0
This was a fun, short middle-grade read to break up all the bad books I've been reading. After reading so many horrible books, I needed a silly little book like this.
We follow this young kid, Rafe, as he goes to a summer camp, and it's just what you would expect: an entertaining, short, silly book.
If you're looking for something serious, then this is an obvious no, but if you just want something fun, then go ahead with this.
We follow this young kid, Rafe, as he goes to a summer camp, and it's just what you would expect: an entertaining, short, silly book.
If you're looking for something serious, then this is an obvious no, but if you just want something fun, then go ahead with this.
rawan_z_m's review against another edition
3.0
This was a fun, short middle-grade read to break up all the bad books I've been reading. After reading so many horrible books, I needed a silly little book like this.
We follow this young kid, Rafe, as he goes to a summer camp, and it's just what you would expect: an entertaining, short, silly book.
If you're looking for something serious, then this is an obvious no, but if you just want something fun, then go ahead with this.
We follow this young kid, Rafe, as he goes to a summer camp, and it's just what you would expect: an entertaining, short, silly book.
If you're looking for something serious, then this is an obvious no, but if you just want something fun, then go ahead with this.
benevolentreader242's review against another edition
3.0
Catchy and the adventure aspect is there. Characters development is good, but quick and the story doesn't end like you thing it would. Good recommendation for anyone who doesn't like to read.