surpriseitem's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book. It was a nice quick read, hilarious, and just plain old amazing. I loved the pictures, but something about this book missed the big ...imagination of the last one. I was looking foreward to seeing a lot more of things like the dragon lady. I didn't get much of that.
the_coriolis_effect's review against another edition
Adorable. I love how quick this series is. And I love Rafe.
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...