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ethan_bluestone's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
eleek0609's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
neffcannon's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
treylaura's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Another hit from Gordon Korman! Imagine being moved up from the middle school to play JV sports for the high school only to find out that means you did not earn your middle school PE credit. NOw you will be stuck in summer school taking PE with a bunch of kids labeled slugs because they spent three years avoiding PE. While you are stuck in Slugfest, a new kid has come along threatening to take your place on the HS sports team that you have been banned from practicing with.
Our characters grow and mature together over the summer as these opposite types of students learn to appreciate and support each other.
Our characters grow and mature together over the summer as these opposite types of students learn to appreciate and support each other.
readforever8's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
sarahvlovestoread's review
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
courtnayy_j's review
5.0
Slugfest is about Yash, an 8th-grade athlete extraordinaire who has been moved up to JV-level sports in lieu of attending his middle-school PE class. As a result, he is informed at the end of the year that he is missing his gym credit and won't be able to attend high school next year unless he attends summer school to earn his credit. Yash begrudgingly attends gym with the other "slugs" who all failed gym for various reasons. Over the course of the summer, this rag-tag group bands together to train and in the end might gain more than just a class credit.
This story is one of perseverance and community. The characters show tremendous growth personally throughout the book and demonstrate great models of what sportsmanship and character should look like to middle-level readers. This story is wholesome, enjoyable, and a great addition to any classroom library.
This story is one of perseverance and community. The characters show tremendous growth personally throughout the book and demonstrate great models of what sportsmanship and character should look like to middle-level readers. This story is wholesome, enjoyable, and a great addition to any classroom library.
mblair8506's review
5.0
I have been a huge fan of Gordon Kidman since reading Restart. I love how his characters, in this case, Yash, and the other “slugs”.
All of the characters were in summer school for different reasons and came from different backgrounds but they found a way to work together for the common good.
I really enjoyed this book. Thank you for allowing me to read this advanced copy.
All of the characters were in summer school for different reasons and came from different backgrounds but they found a way to work together for the common good.
I really enjoyed this book. Thank you for allowing me to read this advanced copy.