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jennybeastie's review against another edition
3.0
Funny school story, where Miss Daisy convinces the 2nd grade class that she doesn't know how to do arithmetic or read. Fortunately, they've got her back.
okiecozyreader's review against another edition
Fun books for kids who may not be into reading. They are all kind of similar. Funny and easy reads.
soulfulsin's review against another edition
3.0
I'm going to review this once as myself and once as a kid encountering this book. Here goes:
(Me) "Huh, I'm not terribly fond of the 'adults are idiots' trope and it seems prevalent in this book. This irritates the crap out of me. But, wait, there's a twist. Hmm...maybe this book isn't as terrible as I thought."
(As a child) "I love the idea, as a kid, that I can outsmart an adult. It makes me feel powerful in a world where I don't have that much power. I also like the idea that kids know more than adults, so that way they're not always teaching us everything."
Closing thoughts: I can see why kids would like this series, as well as why adults might not. It reminded me a little of Wayside School (I miss that series) and it's cute enough that I might want to look into the sequels if I happen to come across them.
(Me) "Huh, I'm not terribly fond of the 'adults are idiots' trope and it seems prevalent in this book. This irritates the crap out of me. But, wait, there's a twist. Hmm...maybe this book isn't as terrible as I thought."
(As a child) "I love the idea, as a kid, that I can outsmart an adult. It makes me feel powerful in a world where I don't have that much power. I also like the idea that kids know more than adults, so that way they're not always teaching us everything."
Closing thoughts: I can see why kids would like this series, as well as why adults might not. It reminded me a little of Wayside School (I miss that series) and it's cute enough that I might want to look into the sequels if I happen to come across them.
antsneversleep's review against another edition
2.0
Funny story, the 3rd grade narrator's voice sounded authentic. Though, I'd hesitate to enthusiastically suggest it because of the whole 'girls-are-yucky-boys-rule' theme and the way two female characters are portrayed as rivals & disliking each other because of a boy.
chelseymarie's review against another edition
3.0
These are easier than I was expecting, probably the easiest series I've seen - sight word wise, easier than Geronimo. Some parents on here complain about AJ's slightly grumpy attitude (he complains and calls things dumb), but for most families these will be a good first chapter book.
nerdybkwrm's review against another edition
3.0
As an adult this book series is eh . But my daughter really enjoys the silliness and it makes her want to read more. So kudos to the author for thinking like a kid.
akvegida's review against another edition
3.0
I read this with a literature circle for two different second grade classes and they absolutely loved it. There are so many activities you can do with this book!
ashlyn_f_stel's review against another edition
3.0
This book was good, but not that great. It’s probably better for younger kids but overall it was okay.
mancolepig's review against another edition
3.0
I see these My Weird (weirder/weirdest/weirderest etc.) School books at the library all the time and had to see why they're so popular. I get why now. They are perfect for reluctant readers. Miss Daisy is Crazy! is short, simple, and has a main character who hates school and loves video games and sports trying to understand why his teacher acts the way she does. I get that the author is going for kind of a mean main character who calls everything "dumb" or "weird" who is redeemed by the end, but there is absolutely no arc. AJ is just a jerk.
I'm torn. I want to blast this character more, but I also want to roll my eyes at the pearl-clutching a lot of adult readers are doing upon reading this. This is certainly not a pillar of children's literature, or a story with a particularly good lesson or moral, but it is a book that reluctant readers actually WANT to read. I could see myself as a kid enjoying this book. Having said this, there are better books out there for reluctant readers (Bad Guys, Captain Underpants, etc). I'll split it down the middle and round up.
I'm torn. I want to blast this character more, but I also want to roll my eyes at the pearl-clutching a lot of adult readers are doing upon reading this. This is certainly not a pillar of children's literature, or a story with a particularly good lesson or moral, but it is a book that reluctant readers actually WANT to read. I could see myself as a kid enjoying this book. Having said this, there are better books out there for reluctant readers (Bad Guys, Captain Underpants, etc). I'll split it down the middle and round up.