School, drool, and other daily disasters / by Rachel Vail ; illustrated by Matthew Cordell.
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Kenton County.
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- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Covington Branch | J VAIL R (Text) | 33126017495080 | JFiction Paperback | Available | - |
Independence Branch | J VAIL R (Text) | 33126016086104 | JFiction | Available | - |
- School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2010 May
Gr 2â4âHonest and full of heart, Justin Case is a story for an oft-ignored segment of kids: the sensitive, introverted, and observant. Those youngsters will see themselves in third grader Justin Krzeszewski, a full-blown worrywart with good intentions. He wants to be a good student. He wants to make friends. It's just that sometimes things don't work out, often with humorous results. Through his journal entries during the course of the year, readers see his changing friendships, embarrassments, a "be careful what you wish for" new pet, and the dreaded gym-class rope. His voice is authentic, and touches of playdates and "screen time" will ring true with today's youngsters. The format will remind many readers of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" (Abrams), but with fewer illustrations and a more reflective tone than Jeff Kinney's series. Cordell's intermittent doodles pair nicely with the personal quality of the text. Readers who are looking for plot-driven excitement will have to look elsewhere. Justin Case is about the feelings that kids experience as they navigate the roller coaster of family and school life. This is subtly satisfying storytelling. No miraculous character overhaulsâjust a boy growing up and, hopefully, becoming a bit braver.âTravis Jonker, Dorr Elementary School, MI
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