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shighley's review against another edition
3.0
I understand what Patterson and the others are trying to do here: make a book that is appealing to middle school students. I'm rating this for myself, but know that the students at my school love these. They talk about how funny they are, when the first word that comes to my mind is "sad". Poor Rafe has gone through so much, and when he finally gets a friend, well, let's just say Matty is not the ideal friend. A few things really bothered me: Rafe ends up breaking many rules, perhaps laws, and a big secret is kept from him, which I think is very unrealistic. I like the fact that there are some teachers again who go to bat for him, and I like the idea of "getting a life". The audio is pretty well done.
epeman28's review against another edition
4.0
It wasn't as good as the first one, but it was still good.
kariadams's review against another edition
2.0
I think if I was a 12- year old boy I would like this book a lot, but since I'm not it wasn't my favorite. I do know the true audience for the book and I think it is a great book for reluctant readers and has a positive message in the end.
julia_reads_yay's review against another edition
4.0
it describes middle school in a stereotypical way of a loser
if you are starting middle school read this book and learn not what to do
if you are starting middle school read this book and learn not what to do
sue_from_stack_those_books's review against another edition
5.0
Listen to this on a road trip with the family. Everyone seemed to love this one. It was funny while also hitting on some things that a middleschooler may go through. My son chose this and loves this whole series. If you have a boy who doesn't like to read, you might give theses a try.
tmaluck's review against another edition
3.0
This is the second James Patterson (Tebbetts) book I've ever read, and the writing style is as plot-driven as the first "Middle School" book. I would agree with the series's naysayers who say these stories are like "fruit loops," with little substance behind Rafe's hijinks, except the emotional content is spot-on, especially in two rather understated scenes regarding Rafe's absent father. Patterson (Tebbetts) captures the feelings of overwhelmed adolescence in Rafe's illustrations that came off as honest to me.
I think that "Middle School" and middle-grade or YA titles like it make for fun reading, and if young people can see some of their own vulnerability or irresponsibility in Rafe's life, then all the better.
EDIT: I just re-read this and didn't know about the first time? Talk about oblivious deja vu...
I think that "Middle School" and middle-grade or YA titles like it make for fun reading, and if young people can see some of their own vulnerability or irresponsibility in Rafe's life, then all the better.
EDIT: I just re-read this and didn't know about the first time? Talk about oblivious deja vu...
blonde_byfrankocean's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
5.0