Humorous
I Funny: A Middle School Story by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Feb.09, 2014, under Bullying, Humorous, Illustrated, Real life, Sam's Reviews
Who would like tho book? Boys or girls, grades 4 to 7, who like puns and jokes that make you laugh in spite of yourself.
The goods on this book: Jamie Grimm has a tough life. He’s in middle school, he’s in a wheelchair, he lives with a new family in a new city, and his new brother is the biggest and meanest bully in his middle school. How does he handle it all? By telling jokes. Really lame jokes, such as the one about what the teacher said during roll call one day:
“Are you chewing gum, young man?”
“No, I’m Jamie Grimm.”
Jamie, it turns out, has a talent for telling jokes and an obsession with learning everything having to do with comedy. He also has two geeky friends, an uncle who combines yo-yoing with cooking, and a couple of girls who show an interest in him. When Jamie secretly enters a local comedy contest, the pressure is on to be funny. Throughout this book, the jokes come fast and furiously, both in the text and in the entertaining drawings. It is very difficult to argue with Jamie’s self-assessment: “I funny.”
The details: 303 pages; 2012 Review by Samrarian
I Represent Sean Rosen by Jeff Baron
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Feb.07, 2014, under Humorous, Student Reviews
Review by Spencer D.
Who would like this book? Anyone who likes to read about mystery, suspense, and adventure! This book takes you on an adventure of reading!
The goods on this book: Sean Rosen, a 13-year-old and the main character, creates a fake manager to get through to a company that creates movies, to tell them his idea about changing the way people see entertainment. His “manager” Dan Welch (yes, like the juice) tells them that Sean has an idea for a movie, which he doesn’t, and that he wants to meet them! Things get chaotic, as Sean creates more trouble and soon wants his way, even if it means losing $10,000 or more! Read to find out what happens to Sean and the amazing idea he has!
The details: 345 pages; 2013 Review by Spencer D.
The True Meaning of Smekday by Adam Rex
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Jan.28, 2014, under Adventure, Humorous, Science Fiction, Student Reviews
Review by Silas L.
Who would like this book? Anyone above the age of about 8, only because of the long story and somewhat-complex words. It is sort of a sci-fi plot but you don’t need to like sci-fi to like this book.
The good on this book: The True Meaning of Smekday is the story of a young girl writing a story for a time capsule. She is recounting the Alien Invasion that happened in 2013 for future people. She starts with the story of her beloved mother, who was stolen by the Alien force, the Boov. When they make themselves present with their superior weapons, they force every human into one part of their country. On the way to find her mom she meets a Boov, who isn’t as bad as he looks. Follow Gratuity; her cat, Pig; and the Boov, J.Lo, as they travel across the country and back, visit Happy Mouse Kingdom in Orlando, and meet a new Alien Presence who are the most feared in the universe…
The details: 423 pages; 2007 Review by Silas L.
Charlie Joe’s Guide to Summer Vacation by Tommy Greenwald
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Jan.24, 2014, under Humorous, Student Reviews
Review by Spencer D.
Who would like this book? Anyone who read the first two books and people who love to hear about Charlie Joe at Summer Camp would like this book! Oh no!
The goods on this book: Charlie Joe, as announced in the second book, has to go to Summer Camp and some of his friends are there. It’s a reading and writing camp, so of course, Charlie wants a prison break. Many things go on involving Charlie actually reading a BOOK, and him joining a newspaper place at camp! Why has Charlie changed? Has he been brainwashed? Or is it just a good, plain ol’ book about ___________! (Sorry, no spoilers! :D) Read with friends or alone, and find out what happens to Charlie Joe and this camp full of book reading nerds!
The details: 231 pages; 2013 Review by Spencer D.
In a Glass Grimmly (A Tale Dark and Grimm #2) by Adam Gidwitz
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Jan.15, 2014, under Adventure, Fairy Tale, Humorous, Student Reviews
Review by Spencer D.
Who would like this book? Anyone who loves danger, excitement, and adventure! This book’s a real page-turner!
The goods on this book: This book is crazy! The book has it all: Danger, cliff hangers, adventure, and more! If you’re bored, and can’t think of a good book, this is a book for YOU! I couldn’t get up from where I was sitting, it was that good! Read more, and the first book, and find out their true endings! The story takes place in a kingdom, with two kids, Jack and Jill, where they are cousins, and hang out with each other. They meet a frog, named Frog, who joins them on their adventure! They fight giants, escape giants, fight goblins, and avoid singing mermaids! Read more, and the first book, and find out their true endings!
The details: 192 pages; 2012 Review by Spencer D.
Potterwookie: The Creature From My Closet by Obert Skye
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Jan.14, 2014, under Humorous, Real life, Student Reviews
Review by Spencer D.
Who would like this book? Anyone who read the first book, and loves to read about a kid’s problems, and crazy creatures!
The goods on this book: This book is the sequel to Wonkenstein: The Creature From My Closet, and it brings in another creature (when will it end?). Rob, with help from his friends, can control him, so he’s not so crazy or wild. Potterwookie (or Hairy) helps Robert with a cooking show, and more, including the school bully, and his other daily problems! As Robert says: “Who’s next?”
The details: 245 pages; 2012 Review by Spencer D.
Diary of A Wimpy Kid #8: Hard Luck by Jeff Kinney
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Jan.13, 2014, under Humorous, Real life, Student Reviews
Review by Spencer D.
Who would like this book? Anyone who has read the rest of the books of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and loves to read about Greg’s failures and triumphs!
The goods on this book: This book is hilarious! Greg starts out alone with no friends, not even Rowley, who now has a girlfriend and has no time for Greg! Greg struggles to find friends and has to start at square one: Fregley! He tries to turn him into shape, like Rowley, and ends up making Fregley “Most Popular” in the yearbook! This book has a lot to offer, plus a few laughs and fist bumps (possibly) and, especially, an awesome ending! Read more to find out how it ends!
The details: 217 pages; 2013 Review by Spencer D.
Wonkenstein: The Creature From My Closet Book 1 by Obert Skye
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Jan.13, 2014, under Humorous, Real life, Student Reviews, Supernatural
Review by Spencer D.
Who would like this book? Anyone who would like to read about supernatural things coming from your closet, or things that happen to kids that change their lives!
The goods on this book: The main setting is in a cul-de-sac where all of Robert’s friends live and play together, either at one of their houses, or the island, or next to Robert’s house in an empty lot. As you heard, the main character’s name is Robert (his mom calls him Ribert) and the conflict is his closet! When he was little, his closet didn’t have a door. His dad, a playground “seller” (I think) goes to a garage sale and gets him a closet door (which is quite heavy and hard to open) with a golden handle, with some bearded man’s face on it. (Robert calls him Beardy.) Robert wanted to turn his closet into a chemical lab, but his parents said “No.” He had to make his own chemicals with random things around the house. When he grew older, he would make his room messy, like a lot of people. He would stuff everything into it, and the “chemicals” with the books, toys, and everything would mix together to bring weird creatures into his world that change his life forever!
The details: 224 pages; 2011
Middle School: Get Me Out Of Here! (Middle School Book 3) by James Patterson and Chris Tebbetts
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Jan.13, 2014, under Humorous, Real life, Student Reviews
Review by Spencer D.
Who would like this book? Anyone who likes mischief, and who wants to read the rest of the series of Middle School: The Worst Years Of My Life!
The goods on this book: Rafe Katchadorian is being sent to the big city, where his mom used to live and where his grandma lives now, to an art school, and he thinks he doesn’t have a chance against the competition! He finds a friend, who acts a little weird, but is better than some other people! (Read the book to find out.) Things go a little weird, and Rafe finds his UNCLE, who happens to be quite hairy and works at a barbershop. (His uncle, not Rafe :D) Rafe finds out a little bit of information on his family (quite sad, really) and more, in this AMAZING book!
The details: 257 pages; 2012 Review by Spencer D.
My Brother is a Big, Fat Liar (Middle School: Book 3) by James Patterson and Lisa Papademetriou
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Jan.13, 2014, under Humorous, Real life, Student Reviews
Review by Spencer D.
Who would like this book: Anyone who loves mischief, and wants to read the rest of the series of Middle School: The Worst Years Of My Life!
The goods on this book: This book, different than the other two before, is told by Rafe Katchadorian’s SISTER, and she tells us her story, which is quite sad, because everyone thinks she is JUST LIKE RAFE! The story progresses, and she learns that the Battle Of The Bands is up, but thinks her band, The Awesomes, aren’t ready. Of course, Rafe thinks differently, but he put their name down as We Stink! Things get crazy, and it involves a garage sale, and lots more. A group at her school called The Princesses are kind of RICH, so they treat everyone ELSE like they’re poor, or have horrible clothing. Read on, in this exciting, fast-paced book, about Middle School!
The details: 275 pages; 2013 Review by Spencer D.
