July 2015, Abrams, 240 pages, Hardback, Review copy
Content: craziness, humour
Summary from Abrams
It’s the first week of middle school, i.e., the Worst Place in the
Entire World. How do you survive in a place where there are tough kids
twice your size, sadistic teachers, and restrictions that make jail look
like a five-star resort? Easy: with the help of Max Corrigan, middle
school “expert” and life coach. Let Max teach you how to win over not
just one, but all of the groups in school, from the Preps to the Band
Geeks. Along the way, Max offers surefire advice and revealing tips on
how to get through universal middle school experiences like gym class,
detention, faking sick, dealing with jocks and bullies, and acing exams
(without getting caught cheating).
Nayu's thoughts
On
seeing this for reviewing I had to have it, as it reminded me of a
similar title I read when I was at school (I can't remember the
title, which is rather annoying!) It is bonkers, a lot of the secrets
would not
help you survive at school (& would get you in trouble), but
that's the fun of it. It deals with every subject under the sun that
you can think of regarding school with much humour.
I think it will
help those starting school relax a little, knowing that what they
experience shouldn't be as bad as what's in the book. The manga style
illustrations will help coax reluctant readers to take a peek, and
provide more laughs for all who open the pages. There's nothing wrong with the book regarding grading, it just isn't a perfect read for me.
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Available at most bookstores including NRC affiliate Foyles
Suggested read
This makes me think of the funny readMiddle
School: Save Rafe by James Patterson, Chris Tebbetts, and Laura Park
(Children's, 9 years +, 9/10E, short 'n' sweet review)
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