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stefaniejane's review against another edition
2.0
Didn't like the attitude of the narrator, but I totally understand why these series are popular. It was funny but detrimental. Makes it cool to not like things. Also the Puerto Rican girl is blond?
angshine01's review against another edition
3.0
I just read this book with my 5yr old. He loved it. Although it was a cute tale and a fun read,I wish the main character wasn't so negative. I did order the next few in the series for my son because he did enjoy it a lot.
wendyk's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
A crazy zoo visit for one third grade class. Funny story and funny illustrations make this an appealing and easy chapter book for young readers.
mckenzierichardson's review against another edition
1.0
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This is the first book I have read in any of the My Weird School series.
I could see this being a popular book for reluctant readers, but it was not for me. I found the narrator irritating. He is extremely negative and makes fun of everyone, calling them crybabies and know-it-alls. People are also made fun of for being excited, being scared, and being interested in something. Miss Child is very passionate about animals and their treatment and is thus made fun of, her dialogue usually devolving into "blah blah blah". This message of not carrying about animals is continued as the children literally bully the animals at the zoo and promote killing a pest after the trip.
I really disliked this book. To me, it came off as very mean and does not promote empathy or an understanding of others.
Very simple text with fine illustrations. A very quick read, but I really did not like the messages it put forth. From the first page I was irritated with the ridiculous characters and it all went downhill from there.
This is the first book I have read in any of the My Weird School series.
I could see this being a popular book for reluctant readers, but it was not for me. I found the narrator irritating. He is extremely negative and makes fun of everyone, calling them crybabies and know-it-alls. People are also made fun of for being excited, being scared, and being interested in something. Miss Child is very passionate about animals and their treatment and is thus made fun of, her dialogue usually devolving into "blah blah blah". This message of not carrying about animals is continued as the children literally bully the animals at the zoo and promote killing a pest after the trip.
I really disliked this book. To me, it came off as very mean and does not promote empathy or an understanding of others.
Very simple text with fine illustrations. A very quick read, but I really did not like the messages it put forth. From the first page I was irritated with the ridiculous characters and it all went downhill from there.
ophiliae's review against another edition
2.0
When I’m reading a book to my nephews, I don’t want a rude character. Like,, ugh it’s just exhausting. The whole vibe of the book was negative and rude. They enjoyed the animals. Didn’t like the main character though
staceym's review against another edition
2.0
I have to say, I didn't think anything at the school or fieldtrip to the zoo was that weird. As an adult I have always struggled to enjoy many early chapter books and this was no exception. (When I was in school I loved the Polk Street School books by Patricia Reilly Giff as my first chapter books.) Dan Gutman is a great author and does have some interesting sentences in here. I'm sure kids enjoy this book more than I do.
vickiannie's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
glove's review against another edition
1.0
Bored at the chess tournament. There's plenty of good early reader books. This is not one of them.
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