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fl0ralaura's review against another edition
3.0
It was okay. I liked the ending but now I feel like watching Breakfast At Tiffany's and Roman Holiday
jennymock's review against another edition
4.0
I love this book, but the truth is I'm a total geek at heart so I felt it was written for me. :-)
kelleemoye's review against another edition
4.0
I read this book expecting the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid Trekkie" review to fit perfectly, but I found that the book was so much more than that. Yes, it had humor and nerdiness like Diary of a Wimpy Kid, but Lisa Yee really teaches the reader more in Warp Speed than just that being nerdy is funny- she shows that being nerdy is normal. Lisa Yee also deals with many other issues throughout the book, but all in a non-preachy way and a way that will reach students.
*Also, I loved the role that Mr. Jiang played in the life of Marley and his friends. It shows how a teacher can really affect a student.
**I also loved that all of Lisa's characters from past books played some sort of role in this book; I definitely want to read the others now.)
*Also, I loved the role that Mr. Jiang played in the life of Marley and his friends. It shows how a teacher can really affect a student.
**I also loved that all of Lisa's characters from past books played some sort of role in this book; I definitely want to read the others now.)
sandraagee's review against another edition
4.0
This was a surprisingly complex book. There are some very serious issues being takled here, but Lisa Yee manages to handle them all realistically without making the story depressing. A geeky part of me loved all of the Star Trek references. Marley was a fun character to root for, and I really appreciate how Yee incorporated characters from her other books while still allowing this book to stand completely on its own.
ejordan24's review against another edition
5.0
What a wonderful book! I really appreciate this complimentary advance reading copy from the wonderful folks at Goodreads. I understand that this book will be published by Scholastic in March. Young middle schoolers will especially like all of the ups and downs experienced by Marley. Lisa Yee seems to understand many of the challenges faced daily by this age group. This is a great read for anyone who has ever had to deal with "bullying". As a reading specialist, I can't wait to share this book with my students when published. I look forward to reading more books by this author.
wiseowl33's review against another edition
5.0
Live long and prosper! Love this book. Great way to introduce my own child to the wonders of Star Trek without her thinking it was the dumbest thing ever! Love the way Marley finds his footing in the middle school jungle. Wonderful story.
marjorielight's review against another edition
5.0
WARP SPEED by Lisa Yee
I fell in love with Lisa Yee’s writing when I read MILLICENT MIN, GIRL GENIUS years ago. Since then, I’ve shared her novels with my students and they love them, too. Fortunately for us, she has graced her readers with a steady supply of great material over the years. Her latest, WARP SPEED, continues the laughter by focusing on one of the characters introduced in MILLICENT, Marley Sandelski.
Marley is the quintessential middle-school geek: a member of the AV Club, a Star Trek fanatic, and the target of bullies. He goes beyond the stereotypical character, however, with the close relationships he has in his life. The bond between Marley and his parents is a special one. Even when Marley is annoyed with them, their love for one another shines through. Best of all, the parents are layered characters, strong people with believable flaws.
Another focus is his friendship with AV Club members: Ramen, his good friend; and Max, the new kid. While they split hairs over the superiority of Star Trek vs. Star Wars (and a little Batman thrown in for good measure), the three friends have each other’s backs…most of the time. WARP SPEED has layered subplots, too, in both the home and school settings. Woven into the mix is the mystery of Marley’s missing diary (aka Captain’s Log) and whether the culprit will use the information against our ill-treated main character. Yee skillfully blends all of the pieces into a fast-paced read.
Author Lisa Yee writes with humor-filled honesty – from the angst of Marley’s crush on Emily, to his dealings with bullies in the group he calls Gorn, and his run-ins with his chief nemesis, Digger Ronster. In middle schools everywhere, students deal with bullying on different levels, and Marley represents “everyman”. WARP SPEED would be a fantastic classroom read aloud, as the humor and real-life situations will keep students interested, while Yee’s straightforward treatment of bullying would lead to some valuable classroom discussions. Sprinkled among the laughs are some powerful moments when painful secrets are revealed.
I already have a list of kids in my class who want to read WARP SPEED, as I book-talked it last week! Be sure to include it in your classroom, library, or give it as a gift to the readers in your life!
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NOTE: Teachers, parents, and administrators should read WARP SPEED to see if they recognize themselves and the solutions some adults come up with to stop the bullying problems plaguing students.
~Marjorie Light
I fell in love with Lisa Yee’s writing when I read MILLICENT MIN, GIRL GENIUS years ago. Since then, I’ve shared her novels with my students and they love them, too. Fortunately for us, she has graced her readers with a steady supply of great material over the years. Her latest, WARP SPEED, continues the laughter by focusing on one of the characters introduced in MILLICENT, Marley Sandelski.
Marley is the quintessential middle-school geek: a member of the AV Club, a Star Trek fanatic, and the target of bullies. He goes beyond the stereotypical character, however, with the close relationships he has in his life. The bond between Marley and his parents is a special one. Even when Marley is annoyed with them, their love for one another shines through. Best of all, the parents are layered characters, strong people with believable flaws.
Another focus is his friendship with AV Club members: Ramen, his good friend; and Max, the new kid. While they split hairs over the superiority of Star Trek vs. Star Wars (and a little Batman thrown in for good measure), the three friends have each other’s backs…most of the time. WARP SPEED has layered subplots, too, in both the home and school settings. Woven into the mix is the mystery of Marley’s missing diary (aka Captain’s Log) and whether the culprit will use the information against our ill-treated main character. Yee skillfully blends all of the pieces into a fast-paced read.
Author Lisa Yee writes with humor-filled honesty – from the angst of Marley’s crush on Emily, to his dealings with bullies in the group he calls Gorn, and his run-ins with his chief nemesis, Digger Ronster. In middle schools everywhere, students deal with bullying on different levels, and Marley represents “everyman”. WARP SPEED would be a fantastic classroom read aloud, as the humor and real-life situations will keep students interested, while Yee’s straightforward treatment of bullying would lead to some valuable classroom discussions. Sprinkled among the laughs are some powerful moments when painful secrets are revealed.
I already have a list of kids in my class who want to read WARP SPEED, as I book-talked it last week! Be sure to include it in your classroom, library, or give it as a gift to the readers in your life!
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NOTE: Teachers, parents, and administrators should read WARP SPEED to see if they recognize themselves and the solutions some adults come up with to stop the bullying problems plaguing students.
~Marjorie Light
abigailbat's review against another edition
3.0
Marley is used to being an outcast - eating lunch on a broken bench with his AV Club friends, getting punched and spit on by a number of bullies at his school. But when he meets the beautiful and sweet Emily Ebers, Marley thinks it might be time to try to turn things around. This fourth book in the interconnected books of Rancho Rosetta Middle School takes a look at bullying and how people's perceptions affect how they relate to one another. This is a nice addition to the series.
mon_ique's review against another edition
5.0
What a great message! I feel like chanting, "Be a buddy, not a bully" All the time now! Love love love it! :)