Reviewed by Oscar
Rating: High Five
Who I'd Recommend to: Everyone who loves a very unique, funny, creative, and original story.
Synopsis (from Amazon): There's nothing Jake likes more than some good trash-picking, so when his elderly neighbors move out and leave an especially promising-looking pile of household refuse on the curb, he goes right for it. He only has the chance to grab one box before his mom catches him and orders him in for dinner, though.
When mysterious goings-on begin to occur in the neighborhood, the trio investigates the hidden box from Jack's garage. In it, they find the Secret Parent's Handbook and with it all the means to subvert the irrational rules and petty tyranny of their home lives. No more clean rooms! No more vegetables! No more brushed hair or washed hands! It's all videogames and junk food all the time!
But the authorities -- and the resistance -- have taken notice of the strange goings-on in Jack and his friends' neighborhood. And they are closing in . . .
Rating: High Five
Who I'd Recommend to: Everyone who loves a very unique, funny, creative, and original story.
Synopsis (from Amazon): There's nothing Jake likes more than some good trash-picking, so when his elderly neighbors move out and leave an especially promising-looking pile of household refuse on the curb, he goes right for it. He only has the chance to grab one box before his mom catches him and orders him in for dinner, though.
When mysterious goings-on begin to occur in the neighborhood, the trio investigates the hidden box from Jack's garage. In it, they find the Secret Parent's Handbook and with it all the means to subvert the irrational rules and petty tyranny of their home lives. No more clean rooms! No more vegetables! No more brushed hair or washed hands! It's all videogames and junk food all the time!
But the authorities -- and the resistance -- have taken notice of the strange goings-on in Jack and his friends' neighborhood. And they are closing in . . .
Thoughts: This book blew me away. I know I've said this many times about books, but this book is amazing, amazing, amazing! I loved how Jim Benton added a twist at the end with (spoiler) that the leader of the Resistance is the son of the leader of the Parents Agency. I also loved all the hilarious humor - I was laughing out loud all the time while reading this book. Another thing I cherished about this book is its creativity. The entire story line was so original. Finally, I loved the ending, which can perfectly lead into a sequel to keep the story moving. Overall, this book blew me away with how funny, creative, and amazingly awesome it is.
Note: I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own.
Note: I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own.
