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gracepizza40's review against another edition
3.0
3.2
The second half was not as fun as the first half- the events just kept happening like a list, with Jacky's narration. I used to like it more, but now it's become just another James Patterson(TM) book. (His books are: pretty sexist, have kids with sassy attitudes to make seem relatable[they're actually just annoying.], and lots of stereotypes that are supposed to make the book funnier.)
The second half was not as fun as the first half- the events just kept happening like a list, with Jacky's narration. I used to like it more, but now it's become just another James Patterson(TM) book. (His books are: pretty sexist, have kids with sassy attitudes to make seem relatable[they're actually just annoying.], and lots of stereotypes that are supposed to make the book funnier.)
rato_de_biblioteca's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
leilaroseg's review against another edition
4.0
Cute read. I was emotional so it made me cry and giggle and re-live when I first read the book and made me remember why I like James Patterson as a writer so much.
btpbookclub's review against another edition
4.0
Another children’s book I have devoured today at over 300 pages long. This book is extremely similar to Jacqueline Wilson style & her characters which I absolutely adore. An easy read with plenty of illustrations throughout.
Meet Jacky. Class clown. Funny. Sometimes naughty. Mischievous. Top of the class for receiving detentions. But in this story she finds something to put all her attention into. Maybe this is how she could turn herself around? Be someone to be proud of. A brilliant story of using her attitude and jokes for the better… This is Jacky writing to her daughters about her younger years.
Short chapters. Funny. Determined character. I loved Jacky. Highly recommend! A well deserved four stars from me. There is also a follow on from this which I have not found yet. This is book one.
Meet Jacky. Class clown. Funny. Sometimes naughty. Mischievous. Top of the class for receiving detentions. But in this story she finds something to put all her attention into. Maybe this is how she could turn herself around? Be someone to be proud of. A brilliant story of using her attitude and jokes for the better… This is Jacky writing to her daughters about her younger years.
Short chapters. Funny. Determined character. I loved Jacky. Highly recommend! A well deserved four stars from me. There is also a follow on from this which I have not found yet. This is book one.
danicamidlil's review against another edition
2.0
Strange mostly. Would have been less strange if it were written by a woman perhaps...
fynsstars's review against another edition
4.0
may 2nd 2021: reread number 27 at this point? this is my comfort book so
michellew123's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
shighley's review against another edition
4.0
This book was pretty close to a '5' for me; if it had been a little less formulaic, it would be pretty near perfect. A small subplot with the dad was not my favorite part.
First of all, the book is actually funny without belittling others. Second, it has a wonderful family of supportive sisters. Third, it shows the difference that one teacher can make. Fourth, it pays tribute to our military. Fifth, I think that students will really enjoy it, and the somewhat cliched parts will go right over their heads. Even thought the cover is pink, I think many boys would enjoy it.
I listened to the audiobook, which was very well done; at times, it was like listening to standup. When I had the privilege of seeing James Patterson last month (he was even better than I expected), he mentioned that he was proud of this book. Having met both him and Chris Grabenstein, I could hear them in the book's words and attitude. I have a feeling that Jacky's school life (she describes working her way through elementary school) could have been much like that of some comedians growing up. Students who have considered things like acting or speech would really enjoy this; I like the description of being in a play as "creating something no one could do alone," which applies to things like band, orchestra, and choir as well.
I have a feeling that Patterson and Grabenstein were paying tribute to others in small ways in the book; there's a mention of Tasty Kakes (as in Maniac Magee), Joyful Noise ala Fleischman poems, books without pictures, and more. I look forward to booktalking this with my students, but I'd better buy more copies, because the one we have is rarely in, anyway. Because I listened to the audiobook, I missed out on the illustrations as I "read" the book. I looked at them later, and think that they will add quite a bit to the students' enjoyment (as they did mine).
First of all, the book is actually funny without belittling others. Second, it has a wonderful family of supportive sisters. Third, it shows the difference that one teacher can make. Fourth, it pays tribute to our military. Fifth, I think that students will really enjoy it, and the somewhat cliched parts will go right over their heads. Even thought the cover is pink, I think many boys would enjoy it.
I listened to the audiobook, which was very well done; at times, it was like listening to standup. When I had the privilege of seeing James Patterson last month (he was even better than I expected), he mentioned that he was proud of this book. Having met both him and Chris Grabenstein, I could hear them in the book's words and attitude. I have a feeling that Jacky's school life (she describes working her way through elementary school) could have been much like that of some comedians growing up. Students who have considered things like acting or speech would really enjoy this; I like the description of being in a play as "creating something no one could do alone," which applies to things like band, orchestra, and choir as well.
I have a feeling that Patterson and Grabenstein were paying tribute to others in small ways in the book; there's a mention of Tasty Kakes (as in Maniac Magee), Joyful Noise ala Fleischman poems, books without pictures, and more. I look forward to booktalking this with my students, but I'd better buy more copies, because the one we have is rarely in, anyway. Because I listened to the audiobook, I missed out on the illustrations as I "read" the book. I looked at them later, and think that they will add quite a bit to the students' enjoyment (as they did mine).
thebookishlibrarian's review against another edition
Jacky is a funny girl who has a stutter and loves to make kids laugh. Because she’s always making jokes during class, she accumulates a lot of detention time. Then Ms. O’Mara makes Jacky an offer. She can join the school play and attend rehearsals instead of sitting in detention every day after school. But can Jacky get her stutter under control to feel confident enough to act in the play? Read Jacky Ha-Ha by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein to find out.