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Reviewed by Karen Pirnot for Readers' Favorite
Besides being a genius with words, author James Patterson has chosen a great co-author in Chris Tebetts and a superb illustrator in Laura Park for the sequel to his book about Rafe trying to survive middle school. Rafe is now about to begin the seventh grade and much to his consternation, the diner in which his mother works has burned down to the ground, leaving the family without financial resources. Rafe's mother moves Rafe and his younger sister to the big city where Rafe knows for certain he will meet his demise. Much to his amazement, he is accepted at a prestigious art school and he believes his year just might be survivable. Little does he know what awaits him in the form of a couple of school bullies and a best friend called Matty the Freak. Rafe encounters one challenge after another, his most urgent being to try to Get a Life.
The illustrations alone would entice most younger children to read the book so as to verify what they imagine the illustrations portray. The combination of words and pictures is perfect for youngsters who tend to be visual learners and it will be a pure delight for those already skilled in reading who wish to supplement their own imagination. Rafe is such a believable screw-up and his ongoing inner thoughts of lack of self-belief are surely thoughts with which most children can identify. Indeed, for the more shy reader, Rafe will speak their thoughts for them. Congratulations Patterson and crew; you've done it again!
