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Eighth-Grade Superzero (2010)

by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich(Favorite Author)

3.83 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

0545096766 (ISBN13: 9780545096768)

languge

English

genre

Middle Grade & Children's

publisher

Arthur A. Levine/Scholastic

review 1: Poor Reggie is struggling to have a positive middle school experience. He sincerely wants to do well, make friends and make a difference in his school, but his humiliating first day disaster continues to haunt him and make him a victim of constant teasing. Reggie, and his buddies, are likable, authentic and funny. Their very culturally diverse NYC middle school makes a great setting for a coming-of-age story. Through his church youth group, Reggie volunteers at a neighborhood homeless shelter and sees an opportunity for his school to make a difference in the community and in the lives of the shelter residents. He refuses to be discouraged by the apathy he encounters from school administrators and classmates. Reggie's earnest attempts to conquer his insecurity and social an... morexiety is inspiring. His friends are encouraging, and even when their attempts to help are more silly than helpful, reader's know they care about Reggie. First time author, Perkovich, shows her inexperience when the novel slips in to preachiness, which it does in several key events. Also, I was disappointed that Reggie is the only well developed character. I would have loved to learn more about young activist Ruthie, mr. popularity Justin, and especially Reggie's best friend, Joe C, who seems to be raising himself and doing a splendid job. There is a hint that a sequel may be coming. If so, I'd love to see one of the other characters as the protagonist.
review 2: I really did not want to give this book four stars, I felt like it deserved two 3/4 of the book. I didn't like the premise of the book, the way everything turns out in the end (almost perfect), the amount of preaching about god, and even the "playa" word as black students were ignored (I realize that most of the students are black and that the school is suppose to be one of the best, but I know how 8th graders are.)On the other hand, I felt like I should give the book 5 stars. I felt a personal connection to the book about not being the most popular or getting the girl you want or having you father out of a job.The book was well written and turned out well, four stars. less

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