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A review by suzannedix
The Fourth Stall Part III by Chris Rylander
3.0
Book three picks up as the founders of the school’s criminal syndicate, Mac and Vince, are entering 7th grade and enjoying retirement (albeit a forced one). Both boys have come to realize that the evil of their ways, though lucrative, was immensely time-consuming and stressful. Mere days into the new shcool year go by before they find themselves embroiled in new and nefarious events: co-opting their defunct business to a new kid at school, dealing with their old nemesis Staples and looking into competition from a 3rd grade crime boss at the local elementary school. Mac and Vince, despite facing expulsion, dive back into their old way in an effort to save their school from underhanded hijinx at the hands of Kinko. The same cast of characters from Part I and Part II find a new role in this series.
While the plot was amusing and certainly a go to pick for 6th & 7th grade boys, the plot was so convoluted that it would be difficult for a reader to jump into this storyline. The characters were interesting and you do genuinely like Mac and Vince. Much like Joey Pigza in its appeal to reluctant readers, this series also walks a fine line between humor and moral appropriateness. That said, this seems to be a winning series in terms of large appeal to the middle school student.
Recommended for optional purchase.
While the plot was amusing and certainly a go to pick for 6th & 7th grade boys, the plot was so convoluted that it would be difficult for a reader to jump into this storyline. The characters were interesting and you do genuinely like Mac and Vince. Much like Joey Pigza in its appeal to reluctant readers, this series also walks a fine line between humor and moral appropriateness. That said, this seems to be a winning series in terms of large appeal to the middle school student.
Recommended for optional purchase.