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The Berenson Schemes (Jack The Castaway, #1) (2014)

by Lisa Doan(Favorite Author)

3.93 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

1467710768 (ISBN13: 9781467710763)

languge

English

genre

Middle Grade & Children's

publisher

Lerner Classroom

review 1: Jack has lived with his aunt Julia most of his life, until her untimely death at the beginning of the book. Saying that Jack’s parents are irresponsible is an understatement. Now that Julia has died, Jack’s parents must take him along on their impractical, ill-planned, get rich quick adventures. Jack likes order and the predictable. He is NOT happy being in the Caribbean with his parents. Because of the thoughtlessness of his parents, Jack gets stranded in a small boat in the ocean and spends some time alone on a deserted island. This experience causes Jack to loosen up and his parents to, ever so slightly, be more careful. Getting through this book was a chore. The humor seemed forced and everything is over the top. Perhaps younger students will like this and the seri... morees could get better, but my third grader just shrugged his shoulders when I ask ed if he liked the parts I read to him.
review 2: For years, Jack Berenson's parents have flitted about the world trying one get-rich-quick scheme after another. Jack was quite content to live a peaceful and stationary life with his aunt. Unfortunately she died and Jack's parents made the decision to reclaim him before moving onto their next venture - a snorkeling business in the Caribbean. Without any other options Jack tries to make the best of his situation and keep himself and his parents safe. However, that is quite difficult as his parents have no concept of rules and safety. As a result, Jack ends up stranded on a deserted island. He uses his smarts to make a shelter, find food and water and even friends of a sort. The big question is, will his parents find and use their smarts to retrieve their one and only son?This series opener is a fast and fun read for kids around 3rd grade. The black and white illustrations well-done and add to the quirkiness of the story. less

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