thepageladies's review against another edition
3.0
Dear weird toes, crooked nose, stressed out, left out, freaked out
Dear missing parts, broken hearts, picked-on, passed up, misunderstood,
Dear everyone, you are cordially invited, come as you are, this party's for you
Welcome to Pity Party
There's a story about a mood ring that tells the absolute truth.
One about social media follower who literally follow you around.
And one about a kid whose wish for a new, improved self is answered when a mysterious box arrives in the mail. There's also a personality test, a fortune teller, a letter from the Department of Insecurity, and an interactive Choose Your Own Catastrophe.
Thank you, Goodreads and Little Brown Young Readers for a chance to read Pity Party!
This book was full of short funny stories. And some of the stories touched on touchy subject for some people depression and anxiety. But in the end just some funny odd stories. Like the one called “The Voice” {“Good morning, said The Voice. You look awful today.”} It short so it was definitely a fast read. I liked it! It's different and to me I think that is why it stands out. Instead of in-your-face talk about touchy feely things {my son calls it at least} it’s a roundabout way and because of that the people it could help the most may be more willing to read it. Happy reading everyone!
Dear missing parts, broken hearts, picked-on, passed up, misunderstood,
Dear everyone, you are cordially invited, come as you are, this party's for you
Welcome to Pity Party
There's a story about a mood ring that tells the absolute truth.
One about social media follower who literally follow you around.
And one about a kid whose wish for a new, improved self is answered when a mysterious box arrives in the mail. There's also a personality test, a fortune teller, a letter from the Department of Insecurity, and an interactive Choose Your Own Catastrophe.
Thank you, Goodreads and Little Brown Young Readers for a chance to read Pity Party!
This book was full of short funny stories. And some of the stories touched on touchy subject for some people depression and anxiety. But in the end just some funny odd stories. Like the one called “The Voice” {“Good morning, said The Voice. You look awful today.”} It short so it was definitely a fast read. I liked it! It's different and to me I think that is why it stands out. Instead of in-your-face talk about touchy feely things {my son calls it at least} it’s a roundabout way and because of that the people it could help the most may be more willing to read it. Happy reading everyone!
pib003's review against another edition
4.0
This was a thought-provoking title to listen to! I particularly liked the stories about the voice, the ring, and the girl who thinks she died because her friend is ignoring her. Some didn't stick with me as much, but I thought all were valuable food for thought for younger readers.
ashleyaewert's review against another edition
1.0
Found this to be so disconnected and really hard to get through even though I did enjoy the overall set-up of the book.
danyell919's review against another edition
3.0
This was an interesting book. I could have guessed the author was from Portland even before I finished the book. It definitely provided some unique perspective into middle school and the wide range of emotions and feelings kids feel as they grow up and change.
stenaros's review against another edition
5.0
Read for Librarian Book Group
This book is chock full-o-fun! Quizzes, short (some very short) stories, ads. All very tongue-in-cheek and aimed at middle school kids feeling awkward.
This book is chock full-o-fun! Quizzes, short (some very short) stories, ads. All very tongue-in-cheek and aimed at middle school kids feeling awkward.
eehoskins's review against another edition
2.0
ARC from Edelweiss+
Short stories about anxiety, depression, and so many fears faced by students at Bridger Middle School fill this book.
The Voice is the main story found in this book with other stories interjected throughout. As Katya tries to handle being a kid, her efforts are hindered by "The Voice"- giving her more worry and concern than anyone should be dealing with.
Each short story features another student as they deal with something as real as OCD and things as far -fetched as a mood ring that tells you not your mood, but instead the hard truth.
Mixed into all of it are odd advertisements by Happy Head and a Choose Your Own Catastrophe thread.
Overall, it was a bit messy. I found myself wishing that the author would have chosen either all realistic or all fantastic stories. The mixture felt unbalanced. I also feel as though my middle school students would largely be confused by the Happy Head ads. While they were amusing to me as an adult, they were filled with observations about life that I don't think many 12-14 year-old readers will identify with yet.
I would hesitate to recommend this book to many of my readers.
Short stories about anxiety, depression, and so many fears faced by students at Bridger Middle School fill this book.
The Voice is the main story found in this book with other stories interjected throughout. As Katya tries to handle being a kid, her efforts are hindered by "The Voice"- giving her more worry and concern than anyone should be dealing with.
Each short story features another student as they deal with something as real as OCD and things as far -fetched as a mood ring that tells you not your mood, but instead the hard truth.
Mixed into all of it are odd advertisements by Happy Head and a Choose Your Own Catastrophe thread.
Overall, it was a bit messy. I found myself wishing that the author would have chosen either all realistic or all fantastic stories. The mixture felt unbalanced. I also feel as though my middle school students would largely be confused by the Happy Head ads. While they were amusing to me as an adult, they were filled with observations about life that I don't think many 12-14 year-old readers will identify with yet.
I would hesitate to recommend this book to many of my readers.
jamikaye1980's review against another edition
3.0
This was a very different kind of book. There were a few aspects that I liked, but the book doesn't really flow.
pdestrienne's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
4.0
Classic Weird Kid Lit in the vein of Sideways Stories.