Book Blurb
JUST JAKE introduces readers to sixth-grader Jake, whose life is turned upside down when his family moves from Florida to Maryland, where Jake must adapt to a new school. Jake has always ranked the kids at school in his hand-made, humorous Kid Cards,” and when he arrives at his new school, Jake starts building a new collection, befriending as many people as he can while staying under the radar from the school bully. But what happens when the school bully decides Jake's next in line for annihilation and his Kid Cards get into the wrong hands?!!
JUST JAKE is a genuine—and as Jake himself would say, AWESOME!—world of school, family, friends, and teachers; it’s the product of a writer talented well beyond his years.
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Toot's Review by Stacy Sabala
Jake is less than thrilled to be moving from Florida to Maryland resulting from his father's job change. However he feels that he will be fine in his new school because he is such an AWESOME kid. He had lots of friends at his old school. So there shouldn’t be a problem.
Unfortunately he does have an annoying older sister, Alexis, who doesn't help. She yells at the neighborhood kids when they make comments on the family's possessions as they are moved into the new house. It definitely leaves a lasting impression.
Things don’t go well when Jake mistakenly goes to a 2nd grade classroom and seems only able to make friends with the misfits. He concedes to the point that having friends is important even if they are the misfits. His interest in drawing also helps when he creates his kid cards. These cards become very popular throughout the school. He is able to showcase his awesomeness.
This book was written by an actual twelve year old and was exactly the way I would expect one of that age to write. The language and popular references were appropriate. The notebook form for the novel included good illustrations, and clip art photos which added interest that grabs the reader. It contains humor that readers can relate to and likable characters. All of the characters were great and the way Jake describes them in both his cards and general descriptions made for such a fun read. I give it a 4 out of 5.
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