Friday, April 4, 2014

Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to Summer Vacation by Tommy Greenwald



After Charlie Joe Jackson almost fails 6th grade, he has to do something during summer vacation to get his grade up.  Charlie Joe is given two options:  summer school or an academic camp called "Camp Ritahbukkee" (pronounced Read-a-bookie, get it?).  Even though he hates reading, Charlie Joe just might enjoy it after all.

Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to Summer Vacation is written from a first person view, and therefore includes words that are not difficult to comprehend.  Anyone who dislikes or isn't the best reader can understand how the main character feels.  This book wasn't for me because I can't relate to Charlie Joe's feelings on his dislike of reading.

Reviewed by Adrian.

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