Not In The Script By Amy Finnegan

Series: If Only #3
Publisher/Year: October 7th 2014 by Bloomsbury USA Childrens 
Genre: Hollywood
Format: Arc
Source: Publisher


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Millions of people witnessed Emma Taylor’s first kiss—a kiss that needed twelve takes and four camera angles to get right. After spending nearly all of her teen years performing on cue, Emma wonders if any part of her life is real anymore . . . particularly her relationships.

Jake Elliott’s face is on magazine ads around the world, but his lucrative modeling deals were a poor substitute for what he had to leave behind. Now acting is offering Jake everything he wants: close proximity to home; an opportunity to finally start school; and plenty of time with the smart and irresistible Emma Taylor . . . if she would just give him a chance.

When Jake takes Emma behind the scenes of his real life, she begins to see how genuine he is, but on-set relationships always end badly. Don’t they? Toss in Hollywood’s most notorious heartthrob and a resident diva who may or may not be as evil as she seems, and the production of Coyote Hills heats up in unexpected—and romantic—ways.

AfterShock

Dang, this book is good. I read this book fast. Not really giving myself time to breath. But this was because the book was so good. 

My Thoughts

I think the main reason that I enjoyed that I enjoyed this book was because of the main theme: Hollywood. As you may or may not know; I'm an actress. Meaning that I'm always interested in books that talk about the business. 

The second theme is ya romance. *coughs* WHATAWHAT. 

                                        

Two of the best genres in one! I was so excited!

Of course; the book wasn't perfect. There were moments that I felt that were ''fake''. 

But come on; this was Amy's first! This is probably my favorite debut novel evahhh!

My Rating

                   

Who I Recommend It To

I recommend this book to anyone who loves Hollywood and the biz. And anyone who is a fan of YA romance!

The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland By Catherynne M. Valente

The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland by Catherynne M. Valente
Series: Fairyland
Publisher/Year: Published May 10th 2011 by Feiwel & Friends
Genre: Fantasy
Format: Hardcover
Source: Gifted


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The Back Cover:
Twelve-year-old September lives in Omaha, and used to have an ordinary life, until her father went to war and her mother went to work. One day, September is met at her kitchen window by a Green Wind (taking the form of a gentleman in a green jacket), who invites her on an adventure, implying that her help is needed in Fairyland. The new Marquess is unpredictable and fickle, and also not much older than September. Only September can retrieve a talisman the Marquess wants from the enchanted woods, and if she doesn’t . . . then the Marquess will make life impossible for the inhabitants of Fairyland. September is already making new friends, including a book-loving Wyvern and a mysterious boy named Saturday.


AfterShock:
Honestly, my first aftershock was: finally. I couldn't take it anymore. This book drained on and on on.

My Thoughts:
I, personally, did not enjoy the book. Here are some pros and cons:

PROS:
- This book was very uniquely writtten; Valente's writing style is extremely unique.
- The story is so freakin' weird! In a good way. The story is neer before seen. There is another that I have EVER read in any other books.

CONS:
- Valente's style is great at first, but for me, it didn't work.
- This is actual a personal thing (and not the author's fault at all) but the vocabulary was far larger than mine.
- As I mentioned before; this book went on and on on! I got bored very easily!
- At first the specific description was very cool; but afterwards it would get boring and long!
- Honestly, I'm just not a big fantasy fan!

Rating:
                               

Who I Would Recommend It To:
I would recommend it to big fans of fantasy, and people with big vocabularies!

P.S. Be Eleven By Rita Williams Garcia

P.S. Be Eleven by Rita Williams Garcia
Series: The Gaither Sisters (#2)
Publisher/Year: Published May 21st 2013 by Amistad
Genre: Middle Grade
Format: Audiobook
Source: Bought


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After spending the summer in Oakland with their mother and the Black Panthers, Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern arrive home with a newfound streak of independence, and the sisters aren't the only ones who have changed. Now Pa has a girlfriend. Uncle Darnell returns from Vietnam a different man. But Big Ma still expects Delphine to keep her sisters in line. That's much harder now that Vonetta and Fern refuse to be bossed around. Besides her sisters, Delphine's got plenty of other things to worry about-like starting sixth grade, being the tallest girl in her class, and dreading the upcoming school dance (her first). The one person she confides in is her mother, Cecile. Through letters, Delphine pours her heart out and receives some constant advice: to be eleven while she can.

My Thoughts:

As a sequel this book wasn't as good as the first one. But it was still pretty good. I listened to it as an audiobook (it was a good one by the way). 

The first book was such an experience. I was excited for this one. 

I loved to see the difference between the 6os in California and in Birminham

My Rating:

Who I Would Recommend It To:

I recommend this book to anyone who read the first book and anyone who enjoys reading about the civil rights movement.

American Idol 20th Anniversary

American Idol by Shirley Halpirin
Series: None
Publisher/Year: March 1st 2011 by Harry N. Abrams
Genre: Non-Fiction
Format: Hardcover
Source: Gifted


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                                 The Back Cover:

Straight from the photo vault of America's number-one show, American Idol: Celebrating 10 Years, is the official photographic celebration of the first ten years of the television show that changed the face of music and popular culture throughout the world. Vaulting contestants from obscurity to mega stardom in a sensational display, this book celebrates the countless memorable moments over the past decade. With more than seven hundred images--beginning with Kelly Clarkson from the season one finale, to highlights of fan favorites, zany auditioners, the judge's best moments, and everything in between--this book is the ultimate visual history of American Idol. Many never-before-published images from behind the scenes, on stage, in the dressing room, and unforgettable performances, make this collection the ultimate collector's item for every American Idol fan. 


                                  AfterShock:

Honestly, I didn't feel an aftershock, I didn't really feel anything. I was't too excited; but I didn't hate it either. I guess I would call it neutral.

                                                     My Thoughts:

I've never been much of an American Idol fan but, I have watched a couple episodes. Even though obviously scripted; it's still entertaining (television right?).

When I first received this gift I looked through the pages and it looked like a fun, quick read. It's full of pictures but still plenty of text.

At first I zoomed through the first couple of chapters which were about the show in general. The book was pretty cool. 

After a while it started getting boring. As I already said; I'm not much of an American Idol fan. The next chapters were suddenly ALL about the contestants and all that jazz. I didn't really care because I didn't know any of these people! I didn't watch their seasons!

Of course it was still pretty cool to see how famous stars like Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson's beginnings.

                                        My Rating: 

                                   


                                 Factors For Rating:                       

+ Fun to discover how some stars started. Enjoyed learning about past judges      and the reality shows history. I liked the layout.

- More of a personal preference; but too much information on contestants and not as many info on the actual show.


                                  Who I Would Recommend It To:
Anybody who has American Idol on their DVR haha.
                                           

My Sister The Vampire: Love Bites By Sienna Mercer

My Sister The Vampire Sienna Mercer
Published: Scholastic
Genre: Middle Grade
Source: Hand me down
Page Count: 208
Rating: 




Synopsis:
The twins are travelling to Transylvania! Olivia's really nervous because she's meeting her vampire family for the first time. (There's a lot at stake.) Plus it doesn't help that she'll be there for Valentine's Day and her new boyfriend Jackson, the hot movie star, doesn't seem bothered that he won't be with her. But it turns out it's Ivy who feels out of place, despite being surrounded by vampires! And Olivia's been noticed by Prince Alex, a smooth-talking handsome vampire with an eye for non-vamps. Could it be love at first bite? And what about Jackson?! Sink your teeth into Olivia and Ivy's sixth fright-time adventure.

My Thoughts:
As you can see with the last sentence in the synopsis, this is the sixth book. Oops, maybe I shouldn't have read this one first.

So I read this during Booktubeathon, so I was a wreck! When choosing out my books, I was looking for the shortest book that went with the challenges. This went for book with red on the cover.

This book was confusing, and at first I thought it was because I was reading pretty fast, but turns out this is the sixth book in the series. DUMB JULIA!

I guess you could read this book first, maybe search the web for a little background, which is something I could be doing. But emphasis on COULD.

I COULD , but I WON'T. And that's because I could careless about the backstory. Yeah, I just said that. I could care less! 

I was't bored, I was just not really interested. I don't understand why I still tried to read middle grade after The Boy Next Door and Remarkable.

Honestly, read those reviews, and then you'lll now my opinion on this book.

Re-readability:
HECK NO!

Recommend To:
Again, just like Boy Next Door. I felt like it was written for 7 year olds, except it talked about love, and when I was 7, I could care less about boys!!

Monica Teen

Monica Teen By Mauricio De Souza
Genre: Graphic Novel

Source: Brazil (!)
Rating: 


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Reviewer's Note: I know you might be thinking: WHERE IS THE INFO?!?! I know I know..... The thing is, this graphic novel series is only sold in Brazil and Supermercado Brazil so it's not on Goodreads, and that makes it VERY difficult to find any information on it. The book is sold in Portuguese and English.

Also, this review is the whole graphic novel series, not one specific issue.

Synopsis: This graphic novel series follows four friends as they deal with friendship, relationships, parents, school and everything else teens go through! Each issue deals with a different problem a teen might be dealing with.

Book Info: This series also has a middle grade prequel series (that I loved!), but you don't need to read that to read this.

The series had over 100 comics. But you don't to read them in order.

The series is "manga style" except you don't read it that way.

My Thoughts: I love this series so much!! I read the prequel series in elementary school and I loved it, now that I'm reading the teen version, I like it even more. It is so relateable!!!

Pop Culture Correspondences Review

Published: Three Rivers Press

Genre: YA

Source: Publisher

Page Count: 304





Synopsis: 
We all know how Darth Vader shared his big secret with Luke Skywalker, but what if he had delivered the news in a handwritten note instead? And what if someone found that letter, as well as all of the drafts that landed in the Dark Lord’s trash can? In the riotously funny collection Dear Luke, We Need to Talk. Darth, John Moe finally reveals these lost notes alongside all the imagined letters, e-mails, text messages, and other correspondences your favorite pop culture icons never meant for you to see.
 
From The Walking Dead to The Wizard of Oz, from Billy Joel to Breaking Bad, no reference escapes Moe’s imaginative wit and keen sense of nostalgia. Read Captain James T. Kirk’s lost log entries and Yelp reviews of The Bates Motel and Cheers. Peruse top secret British intelligence files revealing the fates of Agents 001–006, or Don Draper’s cocktail recipe cards. Learn all of Jay-Z’s 99 problems, as well as the complete rules of Fight Club, and then discover an all-points bulletin concerning Bon Jovi, wanted dead or alive—and much more.
 
Like a like a bonus track to a favorite CD or a deleted scene from a cult movie, Dear Luke, We Need to Talk Darth offer a fresh twist on the pop culture classics we thought we knew by heart. You already know part of their story. Now find out the rest.

My Thoughts:
I felt like adding a ''dun tun duh'' to the end of that synopsis, but I didn't. Aren't you proud of me? No? Okay, bye (results into sing the rest of Do You Wanna Build A Snowman).

Okay, anyway. This book was really funny... most of the time. At sometimes I felt like putting this book down because it was so boring. But I didn't. Which I am grateful for. I'm not really a ''laugh out loud'' kind of girl, but boy did chuckles come out of me!!

This book was divided into little letters or texts or emails or other types of correspondences. Some were REALLY funny, and some were, umm.... not.

My favorite were the Superbowl halftime ones. They were about how they chose who was going to do their half time and it was funny!

Re-readability:
I would definitely read some parts again. Looking back, I kinda regret tabbing the ones I enjoyed so I could go back to it, but YOLO!!!!! That was weird.

Kidnapped:The Abduction

Kidnapped: Book One The Abduction
Published: Scholastic
Genre: Middle Grade
Source: Paperback Swap
Page Count: 144
Rating: 

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Synopsis:
Gordon Korman offers another edge-of-your-seat action/adventure in a return to the trilogy format that sold more than 1 million copies of Island, Everest, and Dive. 
It's every brother's worst fear: As Aiden and his sister Meg are walking home from school one day, a van pulls over and Meg is kidnapped. There's no way for Aiden to stop it from happening. He's the only witness to his sister's disappearance.
Why has Meg been kidnapped? Is it for ransom? As a vendetta against Meg and Aiden's parents? Or is there an even bigger conspiracy at work?
While Meg fends off her kidnappers and plans an escape, Aiden must team up with the FBI to try to find her--tracking down clues only a brother could recognize.

My Thoughts:

I was terrified to read this book. Don't worry, it's not scary. I was just scared it would be scary. My issue is that my greatest fear is being kidnapped. I held off reading this book for a while, but I was glad I read it. 

I only found out there was a prequel series after finishing the book. But I understood everything. 

The book was nice. Not perfect, but did it's job. It kept me occupied during a road trip and made me turn the pages. 

Meg was independent, smart, brave and strong. She was doing everything she could to escape.

Aiden was also very brave, towards the end of the book especially. 

RE-readability:
Not big, as I've said before, I'm not a big rereader.

Recommend To:
8-12 year olds. A lot of middle grade books are suited for teens, this one can suit a teen too, but I think it was written mostly for tweens.

Final Thoughts:
I would love to read the two other books in the trilogy, maybe if I find them at a used bookstore or something. But I don't see myself buying it in the forseeable future. 

Danny The Champion Of The World By Roald Dahl

Danny The Champion Of The World
Published: Puffin
Genre: Middle Grade
Source: Hand me down
Page Count: 205
Rating: 

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Synopsis:
Danny's dad had a secret, but now the secret's out and it's going to lead Danny on the adventure of a lifetime.

My Thoughts:
I LOVE ROALD DAHL SO MUCH IT HURTS!! His books are so full of... wit.

I loved the father and son relationship. His father didn't treat him like a nine year old (like he is), but more like an adult. He wasn't much like a normal father, he didn't act like a dad, but he was a father. He treated Danny like a true friend. And that was beautiful.


Danny was very mature for his age. Not mature enough to be unbelieveable or annoying, but mature enough to still be nine.

RE-readability:

I might, I don't like rereading a lot. So that doesn't mean I didn't like the book, I just don't find a need.


Recommend To:

Everyone! Nobody is too old for Roald Dahl!!!!!!!!!!

The Magician's Nephew By C.S Lewis

                                                 

The Magician's Nephew By C.S Lewis
Published: Collins
Genre: YA/MG
Source: Hand me down
Page Count: 202
Rating: 




Synopsis:
When Digory and Polly are tricked by Digory's peculiar Uncle Andrew into becoming part of an experiment, they set off on the adventure of a lifetime. What happens to the children when they touch Uncle Andrew's magic rings is far beyond anything even the old magician could have imagined.

Hurtled into the Wood between the Worlds, the children soon find that they can enter many worlds through the mysterious pools there. In one world they encounter the evil Queen Jadis, who wreaks havoc in the streets of London when she is accidentally brought back with them. When they finally manage to pull her out of London, unintentionally taking along Uncle Andrew and a coachman with his horse, they find themselves in what will come to be known as the land of Narnia.

My Thoughts:

Don't get me wrong this book is great, a good way to start the series (which is another post for another time).  Except, I didn't really like the characters. No I didn't hate them, they weren't annoying or anything. I just didn't know them.

C.S Lewis is such a unique writer, with a unique perspective (which I will talk about in another post). I just don't think he did the ''best'' job with the characters. It was alright.

REreadability:

I do see myself reading this in the future, just not the forseeable future (I just quoted The Boy In The Striped Pajamas, did you see that?).

Recommend To:

Now that's a very controvosal topic, that I will discuss later :)

The Fault In Our Stars By John Green

The Fault In Our Stars By John Green

Published By: Dutton Books
Genre: YA
Source: Borrowed
Rating: Yes, 6 stars!

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Synopsis:

Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel's story is about to be completely rewritten.

My Thoughts:

I bet you've heard of this book, who hasn't? Now that the movie is out, practically half of the planet has read it. If you're one of the last people to read TFIOS, let's just say this is your message, your ''sign'. I would like you t o stop reading this, and buy the book, right now. 
Here's a handydandy link, you get free shipping when you use it:

http://www.bookdepository.com/Fault-Our-Stars-John-Green/9780525426004/a_aid=sgajia

Okay, you ordered it. All you can do is wait. AND, read this review.

Characters:

Hazel Grace: This is ultimately my favorite character. Ever. She is so strong and brave. She fights for what she believes in, and I think that is a powerful superpower. And also, isn't that a beautiful name? It's my future daughter's name, too.

Augustus Waters: This is my prince charming.. I want him for myself! The picnic scene was so adorable!

Issac: What can I say? I love how John Green made him 3D even though he was a supporting character.

                                                                RE-READABILITY
Writing this already made me want to reread it!

The Boy Next Door By Laura Dower

The Boy Next Door By Laura Dower
Published By: Scholastic
Genre: Middle Grade
Source: Book Swap
Series: Candy Apple
Rating:





Summary:

A sassy twist on the evolving middle-school friendship between Taryn and Jeff, the boy next door, told from their alternating points of view. One of the first titles in the new CANDY APPLE line!

Taryn and Jeff have lived next door to each other their whole lives. It never really seemed to matter that they were a girl and a boy -- they were just friends. But when they hit sixth grade, everything changes . . . whether they want it to or not.

My Thoughts:

Same deal from Remarkable happened here. One of those books, not great. But I'm not saying it's horrible, I'll just not remember about it for life. Which is what I like in a book. 

Honestly this was worst than Remarkable. Yes this is short. So, I read this in a day. It wasn't boring. But not a page-turner.

The beginning and middle was okay, but then the end was just... blech. It wasn't even an ending. It was not even an ending!

Re-readability: 

HECK NO

Recommendation:

The thing is I feel like it's for 7 and 8 year olds. Except it's about crushes, not intense, but when I was 8 I could care less about boys so......

Film Talk: The Giver (No Spoilers)

The haunting story of THE GIVER centers on Jonas (Brenton Thwaites), a young man who lives in a seemingly ideal, if colorless, world of conformity and contentment. Yet as he begins to spend time with The Giver (Jeff Bridges), who is the sole keeper of all the community's memories, Jonas quickly begins to discover the dark and deadly truths of his community's secret past. With this newfound power of knowledge, he realizes that the stakes are higher than imagined - a matter of life and death. 

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Rating: PG-13
Genre: Drama , Science Fiction & Fantasy
Directed By: Phillip Noyce
In Theaters: Aug 15, 2014 Wide
Box Office: $43.0M
Runtime: 2 hr. 20 min.


Before I start my film talk, I'd just like to say that before watching the movie, I already knew that I was going to do a film talk. I was expecting myself to compare it to the book, create some Pros and Cons chart, things like that. I'm guessing you're expecting that too. So I'd just like to say, nope. I'm not doing that. Why? Because, while watching the movie I decided that the book and the movie, are two different things. Yeah, they both have the same plot. But that's where the similarities end. 


Actors:

Brenton Thwaites:
Honestly, in my opinion Thwaites was an excellent choice. There was a scene where he was playing with a baby that made the whole theater laugh and it was great.

Jeff Bridges:
Another great choice. I can't think of any actor that could make it better. Did you know that Bridges bought the rights to the film 15 years ago, and he was preparing himself and waiting until he was the right age to do the movie?

Meryl Streep:
Good choice. I also think that nobody could do better than her, except herself. What do I mean by that? Meryl Streep is one of the best actresses in the world. She's made so many great movies. And quite frankly, I think that her acting in The Giver was awful compared to some others of hers. But, even though she could've done better, I think that no other actresses could do better than her performance.

Odeya Rush:
She's beautiful, really is. But her acting isn't that great. I feel like she was chosen because of her "look". But her acting... not the greatest.

Taylor Swift:
Don't get me wrong, I enjoy Taylor Swift. And her acting wasn't bad. I just don't think she had a big enough role. I feel like they put Taylor in there, just to have her name, her audience. Think about it this way, how many people do you know that watched the movie because of Swift?

Cinematography:


At first I thought watching the movie in black & white would be boring, but turns out, it helped us understand Jonas a bit more.

Remarkable By Lizzie K. Foley

Remarkable By Lizzie K. Foley
Published By: Dial
Genre: Middle Grade
Source: Bought
Rating:





Summary:

In the mountain town of Remarkable, everyone is extraordinarily talented, extraordinarily gifted, or just plain extraordinary. Everyone, that is, except Jane Doe, the most average ten-year-old who ever lived. But everything changes when the mischievous, downright criminal Grimlet twins enroll in Jane’s school and a strange pirate captain appears in town.

Thus begins a series of adventures that put some of Remarkable’s most infamous inhabitants and their long-held secrets in danger. It’s up to Jane, in her own modest style, to come to the rescue and prove that she is capable of some rather exceptional things.


My Thoughts:

Well, it's not what I would say ''a great book''. It's an okay book, not something that would make you toss and turn at night, not one that you remember for a while, not something that makes  you feel warm inside. Just a average book, a pass time. I don't say that I regret reading the book, it's just... I think I could have read something a little better.

Re-readability:

Not big.

Recommend To:

Children from age 8-10

Yolo Review

Yolo by Lauren Myracle
Published By: Amulet Books
Genre: YA
# of Pages: 208
Source: Received for a honest review

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Rating: 3.5 out of 5


Synopsis:
Through texts and messages, the mega-bestselling, beloved Internet Girls series followed the ups and downs of school for three very different, very close friends. Now it’s freshman year of college for the winsome threesome, and *everything* is different. For one, the best friends are facing their first semester apart. Way, way apart. Maddie’s in California, Zoe’s in Ohio, and Angela’s back in Georgia. And it’s not just the girls who are separated. Zoe’s worried that Doug wants to break up now that they’re at different schools, and Maddie’s boyfriend, Ian, is on the other side of the country.In the face of change and diverging paths, Maddie’s got a plan to keep the friends close, and it involves embracing the present, making memories, and . . . roller derby!

What I Thought:
Well..... this book isn't exactly for me. I think that this is a perfect readathon read. It's really easy to get through. And, I did love the tight friendship of the three girls. These girls have known each other for FOREVER! So I thought that watching the ups and downs of such a beautiful friendship awesome. 


Re-readability: I think that I should give it a re-read when I'm in college. Maybe. Let's see.

Who do I recommend it to:
To people in college, people who love stories about friendship, tech savvy people since the whole book is in IM. 

Bridge To Terabithia

 Bridge To Terabithia By Katherine Paterson
Published By: HarperCollins
Genre: YA/Middle Grade
 # of Pages: 128
Source: Library
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Rating: 5 out of 5

Synopsis:

Jess Aarons' greatest ambition is to be the fastest runner in his grade. He's been practicing all summer and can't wait to see his classmates' faces when he beats them all. But on the first day of school, a new girl boldly crosses over to the boys' side and outruns everyone.

That's not a very promising beginning for a friendship, but Jess and Leslie Burke become inseparable. Together they create Terabithia, a magical kingdom in the woods where the two of them reign as king and queen, and their imaginations set the only limits.

My Thoughts:

I cried, I laughed. I was feeling what the characters were feeling. Honestly this was the first book I cried while reading.  I sadly read this book as a library book, but I want a copy for myself so bad!!!

Who I recommend it to:

Anyone looking for a sweet, gushy book.  It's short, so you could read it during a readathon, but I 

would either recommend you to read it last or give yourself some time after the book!

Super Diaper Baby 2 Review

 SUPER DIAPER BABY 2 BY DAV PILKEY

 Published By: Blue Sky Press/ Scholastic Inc
Genre: Middle Grade/Graphic Novel
Pages: 192
Source: My little brother
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Rating: 2 out of 5

Synopsis:
THE BABY IS BACK! Dav Pilkey's pint-sized powerhouse returns for another amazing adventure! George and Harold (the co-stars of the enormously popular Captain Underpants series) are in big trouble again! Their mean principal, Mr. Krupp, has had it with their comic books. But the boys aren't giving up, and they decide to create an all-new epic novel about a subject they've never tackled before!

Dr. Dilbert Dinkle started his career as an ordinary, everyday evil genius/inventor/bank robber. But when he awakens one day transformed into a walking, talking puddle of pee, he vows to destroy every toilet in town. Will the devious Dr. Dinkle and his conniving cat, Petey, ruin restrooms for the rest of us? Or could this be a job for the death-defying duo of Super Diaper Baby and Diaper Dog?


My Thoughts:
I picked this book up on a whim, I was heading into a reading slump so I picked up the shortest book I could find. I knew I wasn't going to like it, so why did I read it? Who knows!

This book is by the same author of those Captain Underpants books; which I didn't like. The book was disgusting, with the main villain being pee. They would talk about the bathroom way to much!

I thought it was trying to hard to be funny and cool.

                         Overall
This book wasn't for me. Maybe boys from the ages of 6 - 9 would like it.

If You're Reading This Review

If You're Reading This by Trent Reed
Published By: Scholastic
Genre: YA/Historical Fiction
Pages: 352
Release Date: August 26, 2014
Source: Received for honest review
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Rating: 5 out of 5

Synopsis:
Mike was seven when his father was killed in mysterious circumstances in Afghanistan. Eight years later, the family still hasn't recovered: Mike's mom is overworked and overprotective; his younger sister Mary feels no connection to the father she barely remembers; and in his quest to be "the man of the family," Mike knows he's missing out on everyday high school life.


Then, out of the blue, Mike receives a letter from his father -- the first of a series Dad wrote in Afghanistan, just in case he didn't come home, meant to share some wisdom with his son on the eve of Mike's 16th birthday. As the letters come in, Mike revels in spending time with his dad again, and takes his encouragement to try new things -- to go out for the football team, and ask out the beautiful Isma. But who's been keeping the letters all these years? And how did Dad actually die? As the answers to these mysteries are revealed, Mike and his family find a way to heal and move forward at last.

My Thoughts:

                                                   What I Didn't Like
... sorry but I don't know.... I loved everything!

                                                   What I Loved
Where do I start..... THE LOVE INTEREST! Okay, it was no The Notebook, but it was cute! I would kind of get annoyed sometimes, (I'm not telling you why because of spoilers) but when I wasn't annoyed I was wide eyed. I was in love with their love.

Another thing I loved was reading Mike's father's letters. I got to read what Mike was reading and since it was Mike's POV (something else I liked.) I knew what he was thinking.

                                                   Overall
This is a great coming of age story! Now I'm waiting for Mary to receive some letters!