How I Survived My Summer Vacation: And Lived to Write the Story

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Summary: The Great American Novel
Review: Jackie Monterey, and his struggle to write a novel over his summer vacation, but can't seem to get past the opening line. Jackie's friends are no help. Nick and Garus, are always trying to get Jackie to do stupid adventures with them. Nick, is always checking out the ladies. Garus, (Gary) is trying to copy Nicks slick moves to get the ladies, and trying to perfect his "English Accent." Mallory is a theme park fanatic. She is trying to write a essay to win five tickets to "Kingdom of Magic" ( a famous theme park). Jackie's parents are reporters and tell Jackie to write what he knows. Jackie's parents, are very weaird and cautious on what they eat. Jackie reminds me of a real life kid. He has trouble with girls, his parents are weaird, and he wants to write a novel. So, if you like a book where you can relate to the character's, "How I Survived My Summer Vacation and Lived To Write The Story" is the book for you.

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Summary: Following your dreams. . .
Review: Like the main character in my book, I've wanted to be a writer since I was five years old. Even though it can be incredibly frustrating to keep writing when all you're getting are rejection letters, I urge anyone who wants to be an author to NEVER GIVE UP. It took me four years, but I finally made it. I do hope you enjoy my book. Please email me your comments at [e-mail].

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Summary: Summer fun
Review: Poor Jackie! He's caught up with the ambition to write a novel before he begins highschool but had no idea how difficult it would be. His friends are no help as they are caught up with their own summer obsessions: his best freind Mallory, a theme park fanatic, is trying to win a contest so she can go to the Kingdom of Magic, Nick is too busy checking out girls, and Gary is too busy idolizing Nick (when he's not trying to perfect his english accent). Things get even more complicated (and fun) when almost everyone gets involved with new romances. So how is Jackie ever going to finish -- much less start -- his novel?

This is a funny, sometimes realistic, sometimes wacky book about the changes that take place between grade school and highschool. I enjoyed the reliving some of my own escapades and confusions of tis time of life. Jackie Monterey and his friends are a hoot. This is a delightful book perfect for some light over-the-summer reading...and it may even inspire a novel or two from your own kids.

Rating:
Summary: Summer fun
Review: Poor Jackie! He's caught up with the ambition to write a novel before he begins highschool but had no idea how difficult it would be. His friends are no help as they are caught up with their own summer obsessions: his best freind Mallory, a theme park fanatic, is trying to win a contest so she can go to the Kingdom of Magic, Nick is too busy checking out girls, and Gary is too busy idolizing Nick (when he's not trying to perfect his english accent). Things get even more complicated (and fun) when almost everyone gets involved with new romances. So how is Jackie ever going to finish -- much less start -- his novel?

This is a funny, sometimes realistic, sometimes wacky book about the changes that take place between grade school and highschool. I enjoyed the reliving some of my own escapades and confusions of tis time of life. Jackie Monterey and his friends are a hoot. This is a delightful book perfect for some light over-the-summer reading...and it may even inspire a novel or two from your own kids.

Rating:
Summary: A Summer to Live for
Review: This book is fun. The innocent hi-jinks, the troubles Jackie and his friends get into are the same troubles kids always experience and somehow manage to get by. The awkward first interest in girls, the bonding of the guys and the terribly embarrassing parents - we can all relate to these things. I brought this book on a bus trip with a group of young kids recently and the book went happily from one to the other.

Rating:
Summary: A Summer to Live for
Review: This book is fun. The innocent hi-jinks, the troubles Jackie and his friends get into are the same troubles kids always experience and somehow manage to get by. The awkward first interest in girls, the bonding of the guys and the terribly embarrassing parents - we can all relate to these things. I brought this book on a bus trip with a group of young kids recently and the book went happily from one to the other.