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A review by shighley
The Worst Years of My Life by James Patterson, Chris Tebbetts
3.0
If you listen to the audiobook, be sure to check out the drawings either on the CD, or in a book; it's not the same without them. This is the first time I can remember listening to an audiobook that made references to the fact that it was audio, so some alterations were made; it even referenced drawings by number.
I must say, I was a little disappointed in this book. I had many, many students tell me this was one of the funniest books they had ever read, but I found myself finding it incredibly sad in parts. Sad because I wondered how many students find themselves in similar situations. Sad because kids found this so funny. Sad because I felt so sorry for Rafe, Georgia, and their mom being trapped with a jerk like Bear, and wondering how many of my students are in similar situations. Sad because in this case, bullying actually occurs and it appears that the school didn't really do anything about it. I think in some instances, the mention of bullying is overused, but it should have been addressed in this situation.
However, I can say that the ending of the book was very redeeming. Also, the fact that there was at least one teacher portrayed in the book, Donatello, who was caring and perceptive.
This title was very popular in our bookfair, and I already have copies of the sequel. I realize that what is more important is the fact that my students enjoy it and promote it to each other.
I must say, I was a little disappointed in this book. I had many, many students tell me this was one of the funniest books they had ever read, but I found myself finding it incredibly sad in parts. Sad because I wondered how many students find themselves in similar situations. Sad because kids found this so funny. Sad because I felt so sorry for Rafe, Georgia, and their mom being trapped with a jerk like Bear, and wondering how many of my students are in similar situations. Sad because in this case, bullying actually occurs and it appears that the school didn't really do anything about it. I think in some instances, the mention of bullying is overused, but it should have been addressed in this situation.
However, I can say that the ending of the book was very redeeming. Also, the fact that there was at least one teacher portrayed in the book, Donatello, who was caring and perceptive.
This title was very popular in our bookfair, and I already have copies of the sequel. I realize that what is more important is the fact that my students enjoy it and promote it to each other.