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Justin Case: Shells, Smells, And The Horrible Flip-Flops Of Doom (2013)

by Rachel Vail(Favorite Author)

3.94 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

1250027233 (ISBN13: 9781250027238)

languge

English

genre

Humor

publisher

Square Fish

series

Justin Case

review 1: More lovable fun from the most earnest character in young middle grade fiction. Not quite as awesome as the first book (see my reverent review for the first book!), but I think that's only because I adore classroom humor, and this being a summer book, the setting is completely different, all camp and the pool, etc. But the book still delivers lots of heart. I really hope Vail takes Justin to fourth grade!Also, I really like Matthew Cordell's illustrations. They remind me a wee bit of Quentin Blake's fanciful sketches. I like how the illustrations are all done from Justin's point of view. Xavier's kinda evil eyebrows and skull tee-shirt show Justin's fears and ambivalence toward such loud, "runny-aroundy" kids. As with the first book, the diary format and frequent il... morelustrations will keep kids turning the pages.
review 2: Justin Case: Shells, Smells, and the Horrible Flip-Flops of Doom is a hilarious novel by Rachel Vail. Justin is a worried kid. He worried about everything, but now, he has decided to leave that behind and become a runny-aroundy kid. The best way to accomplish this goal is to go to Camp GoldenBrook instead of his usual Science Camp over the summer. But Justin, who gets his nickname from the tasks he completes out of worry “just-in case,” is not exactly a sports playing runny-aroundy kid and soon must deal with all that comes with Camp GoldenBrook. The constant clothes changing, endless sports, and a secret game that Justin is forbidden by his peers to tell any adults about, just to name a few activities. Oh, and the flip-flops that Justin must wear, but hurt between his toes. Justin learns a lot a camp, lessons he never imagined.This book is recommended for grades 3-5. The book is written as a journal and in Justin, the almost fourth grader’s voice. Students will be able to relate to problems they face often as well as Justin’s perception of the situations. Also, the constant humor will keep students engaged. In my classroom, I would recommend this book to any student, especially students who are not “runny-aroundy kids.” Letting them know that they are not alone is very important. Also, this book would be terrific to read in a group to talk about journal writing. The way the author captures Justin’s time at camp is excellent and great for working on description in writing. less

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