Review: The MIS-Adventures of Phillip Isaac Penn by Donna L. Peterson

The MIS-Adventures of Phillip Isaac Penn by Donna L. Peterson


Details: Paperback, 96 pages
Published: June 14th 2011 by Bonneville
Source: I got it for review.
My Rating: 4/5
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Summary: Pip, whose real name is Phillip Isaac Penn, feels that the world is against him as he struggles to deal with angry parents, a bossy older sister, a frazzled teacher, and memorable characters such as Bully Bart, Cheater Chaz, Know-It-All Nell, Liar Lizzy, Stealer Steffan, Conman Cody, and Tattle-Tale Tess. Every day of the week brings another challenge that Pip handles in his own endearing way. Yet, no matter how hard he tries, he realizes that it’s just not easy being a kid.

My Review: Pip really dislikes his name and no matter how hard he tries to be good, he always seems to get into trouble at home and at school.

I was smiling the whole time I read this book. It is such a cute, fast read. Pip is a really great character. He reminded me of myself when I was younger. I was always getting yelled at.

I will definitely be recommending this book to everyone. It's a great book for younger teens and kids, but it's so much fun that older teens and adults will enjoy it too.

Review: The Fourth Stall by Chris Rylander

The Fourth Stall by Chris Rylander

Details: Hardcover, 314 pages
Published: February 8th 2011 by Walden Pond Press
Source: I got it for review.
My Rating: 4/5
Buy It: The Book Depository

Summary: Chris Rylander delivers a funny Ferris Bueler-style middle grade novel with The Fourth Stall.

Do you need something? Mac can get it for you. It's what he does—he and his best friend and business manager, Vince. Their methods might sometimes run afoul of the law, or at least the school code of conduct, but if you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can pay him, Mac is on your side. His office is located in the East Wing boys' bathroom, fourth stall from the high window. And business is booming.

Or at least it was, until one particular Monday. It starts with a third grader in need of protection. And before this ordeal is over, it's going to involve a legendary high school crime boss named Staples, an intramural gambling ring, a graffiti ninja, the nine most dangerous bullies in school, and the first Chicago Cubs World Series game in almost seventy years. And that's just the beginning. Mac and Vince soon realize that the trouble with solving everyone else's problems is that there's no one left to solve yours.

My Review: The Fourth Stall is a fun read. It was surprisingly intense and very well written. It wasn't as light as I thought it was going to be and there was a lot of action.

The kids in this book are so brave, smart and tough. I wouldn't want to go up against them.

Rylander creates an exciting, unique story that is impossible to stop reading. This is a very hard book to put down. I definitely recommend it.